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Working Title: American Indian Harm Reduction Grants Manager

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89684

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/17/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/30/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD AI Team

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

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

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

+ **Salary Range:** $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

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

+ **End Date** : 10/06/2027

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 is a temporary position that is anticipated to last until 10/2027 with state benefits._** _**_

This position is eligible for** telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **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.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

The Harm Reduction Grants Manager exists to provide leadership, direction, and coordination for all phases of culturally specific grants and contracts processes, with a focus on harm reduction initiatives across multiple program lines. This includes overseeing the pre-award, award, post-award, monitoring, and close-out phases of the grant process in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and mandates. The Grants Manager will collaborate with internal teams, Tribal Nations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure culturally specific needs are met effectively. Additionally, this position will partner on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with the Harm Reduction Policy Lead and other Behavioral Health Division staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies. The incumbent will be involved in providing technical assistance, consultation and be the tribal liaison for the Harm Reduction Policy Lead, as Harm Reduction services are increased within the Tribal Nations. This includes significant stakeholder engagement and program area expertise. The incumbent, reporting directly to the AI Team Supervisor, will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes to other supervisors and managers within the agency, division or department.

Some additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ Harm Reduction Tribal Liaison and Community Engagement.

+ Grant and Contract Management.

+ Budget and Financial Administration.

+ Ethical and Professional Conduct.

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._

Two (2) years of high-level work experience in Behavioral Health or Harm Reduction program that includes grant or contract management demonstrating the following:

+ Practical understanding for grant and/or contract management process that includes both budget tracking and RFPs.

+ Knowledge of harm reduction principles and philosophies and/or experience working in Minnesota’s Harm Reduction Community.

+ Understanding of project management skills to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

+ Lived experience in an American Indian community or experience working with American Indian communities providing services.

+ Experience using MS Office Suite and video conferencing programs.

_*Bachelor’s degree in public health, behavioral health, or another closely related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._

Preferred Qualifications

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with people from backgrounds and cultures different than one’s own.

+ Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

+ Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures, processes, laws, and rules; state information technology practices and issues.

+ Knowledge of the nonprofit safe syringe exchange programs in Minnesota including detailed knowledge of funding services through grants.

+ Experience with plan, managing, and facilitating meetings; elicit opinions, ideas, and concerns, and identify issues to facilitate consensus within diverse groups.

Additional Requirements

+ The MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS) will conduct criminalbackgroundchecksonallfinalistsforthis position.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.