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Working Title: Supportive Services and National Family Caregiver Support Program Administrator

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 85313

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : **Yes, see changes below, effective 06/01/2025**

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 05/14/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / ADSA AG/AS LiveWellAtHome FCar

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

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

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ **Re-Posting** : Yes, (If you previously applied to this posting and currently listed as under consideration, this is no needed to reapply, you still remain under consideration.)

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

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.

_*This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state to Minnesota and live 50-miles or less from the primary/principal work location. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time._

_** Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval._

The Supportive Services and National Family Caregiver Support Program Administrator will manage Federal Older Americans Act (OAA) funded Supportive Services and National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), and coordination of state funded self-directed services grants to sustain family caregivers in the caregivers’ roles so older adults can remain at home longer. Responsibilities include:

+ Strengthen caregiving and supplemental services and Caregiver Consultation capacity statewide in partnership with Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).

+ Assist with compliance monitoring, and federal reporting efforts as it relates to OAA Title III-B Supportive Services and Title III-E NFCSP services.

+ Ensuring that the most effective services are offered to individuals caregiving to sustain them in their role while also maintaining their own health.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years highly skilled professional experience performing administration services for community-based aging services program, i.e. meal delivery, transportation, and/or chore services.

Experience must include the following:

+ Experience with funding of caregiver support services, including Title III-B Supportive Services, Title III-E, and the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).

+ Working knowledge of the relationship between Older Americans Act (OAA) funded services, Alternative Care (AC), Elderly Waiver (EW), and Essential Community Supports (ECS) programs.

_Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Gerontology or related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience OR Master’s degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Gerontology or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience_

Preferred Qualifications

+ Thorough understanding of the federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements driving payment for and the delivery of older adult supplemental and caregiver support services

+ Understanding of planning principles, strategies, and techniques.

+ In-depth knowledge of the range of caregiver and supplemental support services and experience in overseeing a caregiver support program including best practices and evidence-based models that work effectively for older adults and caregivers of color and American Indian caregivers.

+ A thorough understanding of the needs of caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, and the strategies to support them most effectively.

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

Additional Requirements

+ MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

+ Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.