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Working Title: Trust Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89789

+ **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** : 10/22/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/31/2025

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

+ **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:** $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 will work out of the St Paul office building for the first six months of employment. 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 Special Recovery Unit ensures that Medicaid (Medical Assistance or MA in Minnesota) is the payer of last resort by recovering resources owned by individuals after death, to help pay for the medical care they received. This position is part of a team that is responsible for monitoring approximately 4000 trusts, providing education and guidance to lay-trustees, ensuring that DHS protects its legal interests in trusts, and recovering on the trusts after the death of the primary beneficiary. This position is responsible for reviewing, entering, and updating data into the system database to maintain accuracy and efficiency. This position is responsible for identifying possible legal issues in trusts and coordinating with the lead worker to address the issues and determine next steps.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in a position that requires critical thinking to analyze cases and situations that deal with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Ability to research, interpret and apply Federal Regulatory Guidance and Minnesota Statutes.

+ Familiarity with accepted accounting methods and fiduciary responsibility.

+ Database management skills sufficient to navigate multiple databases, systems and screens simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Paralegal degree/certification or five (5) years’ experience as a legal assistant/secretary.

+ Knowledge of the MAXIS, MNsure and MMIS eligibility and claims payment systems and claims resolution.

+ Strong Interpersonal relation skills; high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce desired outcomes.

+ Maintain database and prepare reports, case files, etc.

+ Ability to apply logic in a work environment.

+ Ability to be flexible and quickly respond to changing situations.

+ Ability to work independently, prioritize work load, allocate time in an efficient manner, and meet deadlines.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.