Working Title: 1115 Traditional Healing Waiver Lead
Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 91271
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 : 01/07/2026
Closing Date : 01/21/2026
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: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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.
This position exists to provide leadership and strategic oversight for the integration of traditional healing services into Minnesota's 1115 SUD System Reform federal demonstration project. The position serves as the primary lead for implementing, managing, and monitoring traditional healing services established under legislative directives to tribal nations and urban Indian communities.
The incumbent will coordinate the integration of traditional healing practices into the continuum of substance use disorder care, ensuring compliance with federal Standards and Conditions (STCs) issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) while respecting tribal sovereignty and culturally congruent service delivery models. This position is critical to building capacity among culturally specific providers in the behavioral health workforce and ensuring equitable access to traditional healing services for American Indians experiencing substance use disorders.
The position requires expertise in traditional healing practices, knowledge of tribal consultation processes, understanding of federal Medicaid waiver requirements, and the ability to navigate complex relationships between state government, tribal nations, urban Indian communities, and federal agencies.
Some responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Traditional healing administration and oversight
1115 demonstration federal compliance and reporting
Sustainable funding strategy and policy development
Stakeholder engagement and technical assistance
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.
Three (3) years of highly skilled experience with American Indian traditional healing and cultural knowledge in the field of substance use disorder and/or mental health services.
Experience must clearly demonstrate:
Understanding of indigenous healing modalities, ceremonies, and cultural protocols
Experience working with American Indian communities, preferably on a reservation or with a tribal organization in behavioral health services or be an American Indian familiar with behavioral health services.
Understanding of public administration, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
Working knowledge of in the development of recovery models of mental health and substance abuse services delivery for adults and children.
Knowledge of Minnesota's social services and health care delivery and finance system, including Behavioral Health Fund, Medicare, Medicaid, and related federal programs.
Understanding of federal 1115 waiver requirements, Medicaid regulations, and reporting requirements.
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Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.
**Master's Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or related field can substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Familiarity with tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and government-to-government consultation processes.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing behavioral health services and grants.
Familiar with Department of Human Services (DHS) programs and services delivery options.
Knowledge of indigenous evaluation best practices and tribally driven, community-based participatory research methodologies.
Familiarity with the legislative process.
Experience managing budgets.
Program management skills to employ creative strategies and techniques.
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
