Working Title: American Indian Substance Use Disorder Grant Manager
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 88557
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 : 08/28/2025
Closing Date : 09/11/2025
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 : 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 American Indian Substance Use Disorder (AI SUD) Grant Manager exists to provide leadership, direction, and coordination for all phases of culturally specific grants and contracts processes, with a focus on substance use disorder treatment and opioid abuse services are available. 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. This role also involves the development, coordination, and management of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes; contract drafting and execution; grant monitoring; and providing technical assistance to grantees. 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 SUD Clinical Policy Team 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 tribal liaison duties with 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 responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Provide leadership in grants management for all partners toward increasing local capacity building activities for implementation of Medicated Assisted Treatment and Substance Use Disorder services. Plan with partners to develop and enhance local capabilities to deliver treatment support and recovery services for Opiate Abuse in a flexible, integrated, person-centered, cultural, and community-based service system that meets the individuals, families and communities needs holistically.
Lead RFP development for culturally specific SUD/Opioid Abuse grants, ensuring inclusive andcomprehensive solicitation processes.
Budget and Financial Administration
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 advanced level experience managing Tribal/American Indians Urban grants.
Experience must demonstrate:
Knowledge of culturally specific invention models related to mental health treatment services.
Experience managing mental health related grants.
Understanding of Minnesota Health Care Programs to include Medical Assistant, General Assistance Medicare, and Minnesota Care.
Lived experience in an Urban American Indian community or experience working with American Indian communities providing services.
*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 others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Experience working with local tribes and/or American Indian Organizations and Programs.
Actively involved in the American Indian's communities.
Trained at facilitating group dynamics and coalition building to reach a consensus.
Background in human development, counseling, substance abuse and mental health, and prevention theories.
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
Ability to give presentations and to facilitate discussions to guide, solicit and explore diverse perspectives.
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 job performance.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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
