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Working Title: Homelessness Program Grants Manager

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90774

+ **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** : 12/11/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/17/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Shelter/CLI Grants

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, (25% for statewide travel)

+ **Salary Range:** $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / 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 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 Homeless Program Manager serves as a principal subject matter expert for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and supports the administration, strategic planning, and oversight of a statewide portfolio of homelessness assistance programs. With a high degree of independence, this position provides leadership in policy development, federal and state grant management, compliance enforcement, and system-wide coordination with external and internal partners. It carries primary responsibility for ensuring the effective implementation of ESG and contributes substantially to shaping statewide efforts that improve housing stability for people experiencing homelessness across Minnesota. Operating with minimal oversight, the position manages multiple funding streams, develops policy and operational strategies, ensures adherence to evolving federal and state requirements, and influences statewide service delivery systems. This role integrates complex financial, legal, and programmatic information to ensure compliance, performance, and innovation across housing and homelessness systems.

Some responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ ESG Program Leadership: Serves as a statewide lead and primary author of federal grant specific policy for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. Has sole authority and leadership on ESG program planning, implementation, and compliance. Directs program operations across DHS and subgrantees, aligning federal, state, and agency goals. Ensures ESG execution meets HUD requirements and leverages cross-agency coordination with HUD, Minnesota Housing, and DEED.

+ Policy Development & System Integration: Functions as a lead policy strategist and statewide liaison for homelessness program integration. Supports legislative analysis, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and training activities that strengthen program effectiveness and foster system-wide alignment.

+ Portfolio Grant Administration: Leads grant management functions for a portfolio of housing and homelessness assistance programs, including but not limited to the Emergency Solutions Grant, Emergency Services Program, Transitional Housing Program, and Homeless Youth Act. Directs full grant lifecycle processes and ensures alignment with legislative mandates and financial regulations.

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 expert experience working in a homelessness or housing stability program or delivering services.

Experience must include:

+ Knowledge of various federal/state homelessness policies (e.g., ESG statute, Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) /McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, etc.).

+ Practical experience with state and/or federal reporting tools and systems.

+ Practical experience of contract negotiation, grant management, and financial/budget oversight.

+ Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

* **_Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related fields can substitute for one (1) year of required work experience._**

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

+ Experience with the federal Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) and state grant management platforms (EGMS, Foundant, and/or CIS).

+ Presentation skills to explore and solicit discussion from a diverse group to stakeholders for facilitation of goal-oriented outcomes.

+ Experience integrating, coordinating and/or reconciling the interests, mandates, responsibilities, goals and perspectives of a complex and diverse set of stakeholders across agencies and disciplines.

+ Program management skills including prioritization, coordination, decision-making, strategic analysis, flexibility, and the ability to manage crisis situations while maintaining extensive and complex relationships

+ Understanding of the legislative process.

Additional Requirements

+ MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthisposition.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.