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Working Title: Compliance Rate Policy Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89911

+ **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** : 10/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/12/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / ADSA DS ComplianceCoordination

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10%

+ **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

_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._

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.

The Compliance Rate Policy Specialist will:

+ Lead implementation of DHS’s CFSS transition as the tiered rates SME for self-directed LTSS

+ Translate policy into system and contract specifications

+ Coordinate multi-agency testing and vendor delivery

+ Produce implementation materials for required legal, labor, procurement, and technical review

Responsibilities include:

+ Coordinate compliance initiatives for self-directed services that adhere to federal rules as required by the Center of Medicaid and Medicare services, the State and the collective bargaining agreement

+ Coordinate, and deliver audience-specific communications and training for program participants, direct support workers, providers, and lead agencies to ensure clear understanding and consistent application of rate and wage requirements under federal, state, and SEIU collective bargaining agreement

+ Advise division and department staff on policies, processes, reports, and training for home care and self-directed services participants, families, providers, and lead agencies to ensure participant rights, provider compliance with the SEIU collective bargaining agreement, and adherence to applicable state and federal program and employment laws

+ Short-term project support, coverage and back-up, special event support, policy or technical triage, data and reporting assistance, and continuance improvement tasks and other duties as assigned

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, day and year for each job held.**_

2 years professional experience in policy analysis, compliance, or program administration within health and human services, government, or a related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Experience with and knowledge of relevant policy, program rules, stakeholder contexts, and familiarity with Minnesota’s Medical Assistance (MA) long-term services and supports, including Personal Care Assistance Choice, Consumer Directed Community Support, Consumer Support Grant, and Community First Services and Supports

+ Experience developing and writing operational protocols, procedures, technical specifications, and implementation artifacts, with general knowledge of business, management, and procurement processes such as RFPs and contract deliverables

+ Understanding of Disability Services Division (DSD) priorities, DHS values, and related reform efforts, including working knowledge of federal and state employment laws as they apply to self-directed services

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

Preferred Qualifications

+ Analytical reasoning and policy analysis (applies trained techniques and methods to model fiscal and operational impacts)

+ Advanced communication; requires written and oral communication skills, translation of technical content for diverse audiences and draft partner communications and decision memos

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and ability to learn new systems (Electronic Visit Verification, Medicaid Management Information System, MnCHOICES assessment

+ Knowledge of requests for proposal and contracts

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