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Working Title: Homeless, Housing and Support Services Tribal Liaison

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86311

+ **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** : 05/16/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/05/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Division Director

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, (Approximately 25% for meetings)

+ **Salary Range:** $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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._

This position exists to lead the Homelessness, Housing and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) efforts to promote and maintain positive working relationships with the Tribal Governments and American Indian communities, both tribal and urban, related to HHSSA’s regulatory and program integrity missions. This includes work related to grant administration, program development, and program integrity oversight. It also involves providing policy direction to the administration and technical assistance to Tribal Governments and American Indian homelessness and housing programs statewide. Collaborating closely with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Indian Policy and DHS Tribal Liaisons, this role ensures seamless coordination and alignment of efforts associated with Tribal Government engagement.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ Manage and provide leadership on HHSSA’s engagement with Tribal Nations and American Indian Communities across the state.

+ Foster the HHSSA’s partnerships with Tribal Nations and American Indian communities.

+ Lead the development of agency, interagency and interdepartmental policy initiatives, and legislative proposals to ensure a continuum of services that support and strengthen services and programming for American Indians.

+ Develop training materials and resources to build and promote the engagement and sovereignty of Tribal Nations for DHS, Tribal Nations, counties and providers.

Minimum Qualifications

_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._

Three (3) years specialized experience working with various level of government affecting Tribes and American Indian Communities promoting the interest housing and support services.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Knowledge of human service delivery systems, and federal and state programs as they occur on tribal lands.

+ Knowledge of State and local service delivery systems and funding streams for homeless and housing services, older adults, adult and children with disabilities, and mental health and chemical health treatment

+ Experience with public benefits, programs and services such as Social Security advocacy services, MN Supplemental Aid, General Assistance, Emergency General Assistance, Housing Stabilization Services, Housing Support Program, and homelessness and housing grant programs

+ Lived experience in an urban American Indian community impacted by housing and mental health delivery services or experience working with American Indian communities providing supportive services.

+ Understanding of the roles and relationships of county, state, tribal, federal and community partners.

+ Project and/or program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

+ Experience working with Tribal Nations and/or American Indian Organizations and Programs.

+ Actively involved in the American Indian’s communities.

+ Trained at facilitating group dynamics and coalition building to reach a consensus.

+ Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.

+ Strong presentation skills and experience facilitating discussions to guide, solicit and explore diverse perspectives.

+ Ability to direct the execution of work plans and processes, anticipate and address problems, evaluate program and system results, and execute appropriate follow-up.

+ Experience developing, reviewing, and providing technical assistance on legislative proposals.

Additional Requirements

+ MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

+ Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance.It alsoincludes contact 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.