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Working Title: Compliance Representative

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80761

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/07/2024

• Closing Date : 10/21/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA DS ComplianceCoordination

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 10%

• Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States)¿and Flexible Hours Options Are Available

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Compliance Representative acts as a resource responsible for supporting the coordination, monitoring, organization, and operationalization of activities undertaken by the Compliance Coordination team. This position will provide operational and organizational support to assure compliance with the labor agreement between the State of Minnesota and Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa (SEIU) for the direct support workers in self-directed long term supports and services (LTSS), including Personal Care Assistance (PCA) Choice, Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS), the Consumer Support Grant (CSG), and Community First Services and Support (CFSS). Responsibilities include:

• Organize and conduct communication, evaluation and reporting activities to help assure that deliverables are accomplished, and timelines are met and that ongoing operational activities are carried out

• Implement and evaluate activities related to the processing and resolution of grievances related to the labor agreement between the State of Minnesota and SEIU for the direct support workers in self-directed long term supports and services

• Provide administrative, analytical, and technical assistance to support the compliance coordination across the division as well as quality assurance and improvement activities across LTSS programs, including:

• Home and community-based waiver services (HCBS)

• Home care and self-directed services

• Create, maintain, and retool shared team sites used for Compliance Coordination projects, including:

• Analyzing documents to assure that the most updated information is available for project and

• Lead policy staff and other policy staff to assist in understanding, documenting and communicating project and operational issues, strategies, data and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

2 years professional experience establishing project goals, design, and implementing work plans. Experience must demonstrate:

• Work management principles and practices including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure

• Familiarity with Minnesota’s Medical Assistance program, Home and Community-based Services and related reform efforts

• Experience in developing and writing operational protocols and procedures and other documents

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Social Services or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Social Services or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and professionally with a variety of individuals and groups, in-person, on-line, and in writings (e.g., technical, statistical, rules/policies, narrative, non-narrative documents), tailoring communications to the needs and preferences of different audiences

• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with team members and external stakeholders

• Work effectively as a team member and independently, often in ambiguous and changing circumstances, responding to multiple priorities and within tight timeframes

• Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.