Working Title: Assistant Licensing Consultant
Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 1
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 91136
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 : 12/31/2025
Closing Date : 01/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS - Central Office / OIG-LIC HCBS Licensing AFC
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8;00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, (Approximately 15% for meetings)
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 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.
This position, acting under limited supervision, exists to execute the Commissioner of Human Services responsibility for administration and oversight of licensing functions related to adult foster care, community residential settings, child foster residence settings, and family adult day services which are delegated to county licensing agencies; and for certifying county agencies to perform licensing functions. This is accomplished by providing oversight, direction, and expert consultation to county agencies licensing activities so that their licensing activities are conducted in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 245A and 245C, and other applicable laws and rules so that the health, safety, and rights of vulnerable adults and children served in these programs are protected.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to will:
Licensing Actions - Review, evaluate and write licensing actions recommended by county licensing agencies.
Technical Assistance and Training - Provide technical assistance and training to county agency licensors.
Rule 13 Reviews - Assist a licensing consultant in conducting ongoing licensing reviews for the county and private agencies through the Rule 13 review process to ensure that licensing rules and laws regarding child foster care services are uniformly enforced throughout the state.
Variances, Extensions, Child Foster Residence Setting Applications and Moratorium exceptions - Evaluate and approve routine licensing variances, license extensions, new child foster residence setting applications and moratorium exceptions.
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 high-level work experience with licensing functions related to one or more of the following areas/settings: adult foster care, community residential settings, child foster residence settings, or family adult day services.
Experience must clearly demonstrate:
Utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate findings and support challenges to Department of Human Services licensing actions.
A broad range of state and federal rules, regulations, and laws governing licensed facilities and programs, or experience with similar regulatory activities.
Understanding of current methods used in providing services to children in licensed programs.
Basic investigative methodology.
Practical understanding of administrative, civil and criminal law affecting the licensing function sufficient to evaluate findings and determine appropriate licensing actions.
*Bachelor's degree or higher in human services, counseling, social work, 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.
Working knowledge of computers and data entry into databases sufficient to learn and adapt to new technologies used to complete assigned duties.
Data research skills sufficient to identify best practices, irregularities, and track and present program results.
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former 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.
