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Working Title: Elderly Waiver Policy Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/17/2024

• Closing Date : 04/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / ADSA AG/AS HCBS Policy & Prgm

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

a) 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.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Elderly Waiver Policy Consultant will manage and coordinate the Elderly Waiver (EW), Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS), Personal Care Assistance (PCA), and the recently approved Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) program to offer home and community-based services for older adults statewide. The position is responsible for:

• Managing state and federal compliance reporting and renewals

• Establishing and implementing all approved program parameters

• Maintaining fiscal and policy directives

• High-level and detailed analysis of related state and federal program regulations, initiatives and interrelated state directives and reform efforts

• Developing impact statements

• Recommending policy directions

• Advising management in program policy formulation

• Managing legislative activities related to both internal and external proposals

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of specialized professional experience in Medicare and Medicaid policy and benefits for older adults. Experience must demonstrate the following:

· Experience with Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) for older adults and persons with disabilities

· Experience interpreting federal and state laws and regulations governing state and federal health care program eligibility requirements

Knowledge of Managed Care concepts and federal requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Analyze and write complex technical documents including legislation, bulletins, legislative reports, and procedures

• Understanding of county, tribal and managed care organizational structures and delivery of long term care benefits

• Ability to Identify, articulate, analyze, and resolve complex problems having short and long term policy and fiscal implication

• Communicate with strong oral and written communications skills

• 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.