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Working Title: Tort Recovery Unit (TRU) Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89649

+ **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** : 10/16/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/29/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Health Care Administration / Integrity and Accountability

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,177 - $101,602 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ 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 for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The Tort Recovery Unit (TRU) is in the HCIA (Health Care Integrity and Accountability) division. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the TRU team and their work. TRU exists to assure that Medicaid is the payor of last resort in those cases where a third-party is liable to reimburse for medical expenses paid by DHS. _The tort recovery unit identifies, investigates, and recovers third party funds for cases in which Medical Assistance (MA), General Assistance (GA), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), or MinnesotaCare funding was used to pay for injuries covered or partially covered by Workers’ Compensation (WC), No Fault Auto, Third Party Insurers, or in response to associated legal proceedings._

_The TRU Supervisor is the subject matter expert for the staff on the processes for tort and workers’ compensation subrogation to ensure that DHS’ interest is asserted in litigation. The TRU Supervisor is responsible for the process and outcomes for over 3,000 active cases per year impacting over $3-7 million in Medicaid and subsistence funds (MFIP, GA, GRH, etc.)._ _They will engage staff, MNIT, vendors, CMS and other partners as we modernize our MMIS TPL subsystem, develop a case management system and ensure all business activities meet federal and state standards. They will work on implementation of TPL improvement project for the Health and Human Services Blue Ribbon Commission._

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Three (3) years of professional work experience with health care programs demonstrating the following:

+ Knowledge or background with Minnesota Statutes and federal regulations.

+ Systems used to determine eligibility and coverage for MA (such as; MMIS, MAXIS).

+ Knowledge of the data warehouse and database design

+ Research and data analysis methodologies

+ Advanced knowledge and comfort working with Microsoft Office Suite products, including ability to create and edit documents and spreadsheets and maintain unit internal resources

+ Knowledge or background with legal procedures, subrogation, workers’ compensation, auto or other

+ third-party liability cases.

+ Knowledge or background with MA, Medicaid, MN Care and Medicare.

+ Knowledge or background with _General Assistance (GA), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and other subsistence programs._

+ Experience or background with legal case management processes.

_*Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, human services or related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience OR Master’s degree in health care administration, human services or related field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.*_

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience using DHS developed software (MMIS and MAXIS) and commonly used Microsoft systems such as Word, Excel, Outlook; web-based programs and internet resources.

+ Experience with system modernization and planning

+ Law office experience

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

+ Experience with subrogation, workers’ compensation, auto or other third-party liability legal cases.

+ Experience with OAH C-Track electronic case management system.

+ Experience with DOLI Campus electronic case management system.

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