Working Title: Program Planner/Grant Manager
Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 88093
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 : 08/07/2025
Closing Date : 08/20/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5%
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 Program Planner/Grant Manager is responsible for planning human services through design and delivery of programs that meet the access to specialized skilled professionals that help maintain or improve the independence of Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind, late deafened, and hard of hearing and their families. The work includes needs assessments, program and systems planning, grant development, distribution and monitoring, program and systems evaluation, and consultation regarding accessible communication and programs. The population served includes pre-certified and certified ASL interpreters, people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families. Responsibilities include:
Grant Contract Oversight: Lead, direct, manage, and coordinate grants, contracts, and related budgets. Activities include but are not limited to grantee/vendor technical assistance, progress reporting, invoice review/tracking budget development, and budget/grant revisions. Develop and administer grant contracts between DHS and community-based providers to ensure that state grant dollars are used as effectively and efficiently as possible and in accordance with contract specifications and Minnesota law
Program Development: Promote development or modification of existing statewide human service programs and/or service delivery systems for people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families to make those programs and/or service delivery systems as effective and efficient as possible
Project Evaluation:Evaluate the human service needs of people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing and their families and monitor new and existing human services to determine whether they are accessible to and effective in meeting the identified human service needs
Program Recommendations: Develop and communicate to State Services management recommendations regarding how the current human service delivery system could be made more effective and efficient in addressing identified human service needs for deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind Minnesotans
Legislative Expertise: Lead in the development of draft legislation, rules, policies, and recommend amendments to existing statutes, rules, and policies as needed to ensure that effective, efficient, and accessible human services are available to deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Minnesotans and their families
Web Content: Provide support to the State Services Communication Coordinator when modifying State Services web content so that accurate and timely data, information, and relevant links are posted
Minimum Qualifications
3 years professional experience in program planning, grant management, or service coordination in a human services or disability services setting. Experience must include the following:
Experience in grant and contract management, including budgeting, technical assistance, invoice review, and ensuring compliance with state laws
Experience developing or improving human service programs, especially those serving individuals who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing
Experience working with individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have multiple disabilities, with demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity [SL1] [SL2]
Signing Skills sufficient to communicate fluently in American Sign Language
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Social Work or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR Master's degree in Human Services, Public Policy, Social Work or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Written communication, including computer literacy, due to the number and expert quality of reports, policies, procedures, and correspondence
Communication and organizational skills necessary to present and facilitate meetings and training sessions
Self-initiation and self-management practices in the development and execution of projects
Extensive knowledge of, and ability to understand and interpret, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and policies which directly or indirectly affect persons who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and those with additional disabilities
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
