Working Title: Community Connected Integrations Specialist
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 94315
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/19/2026
Closing Date : 05/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD Prevention & Recovery
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, (Up to 50% for meetings)
Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 01/01/2028
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 is a temporary unclassified position that includes state benefits! **
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 incumbent in this position will provide leadership, direction and collaboration of the phases of grants and contracts process across multiple program lines or aspects of a specific program's operation including pre-award, award, post- award, monitoring and close out phases of the grants and contracts process in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and mandates including Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, Office of Grant Management (OGM) policies; Department of Human Services Contracts, Legal and Compliance Division policies and procedures; and Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services standard operating policies and procedures.
The incumbent will develop, coordinate and manage request for information and proposal processes; draft, execute and manage contract and contract amendment processes; lead contract and grant monitoring efforts including site visits, financial reconciliation, invoice oversight and approval, program and financial reporting; final close-out contract evaluation; and consultation/technical assistance with contractors and grantees. The incumbent will collaborate on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with other Behavioral Health, Housing, and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies. The incumbent will be involved in providing technical assistance and consultation regarding all phases of the grants and contracts processes and program operations with a variety of stakeholders including county and tribal governments, public health agencies, treatment and other social service providers, advocacy and other interested groups. The incumbent, reporting directly to the Special Projects Manager, will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes to other supervisors and managers within the agency, division or department.
The incumbent's primary program focus will be grants for community members and culturally specific providers for grant writing training for substance use and recovery-related grants. The incumbent will support new and prospective culturally specific providers to navigate complex systems, advocate for systemic simplifications, and support the expansion of culturally specific programs. The incumbent will be available to support programs one to one in the areas of education, empowerment, and resources so programs can be successful in procurement processes and know how to access business development resources. The grants will also include financial support for the providers to expand their capacity to serve clients. The incumbent will develop the templates of project proposals from providers, aid the providers to complete requests and present the recommendations for funding to the management team, among other tasks listed below. The incumbent will also make and manage other behavioral health-related grants.
Domain of responsibilities includes:
Lead, direct and coordinate the grant and contract processes in assigned program/project/service area during pre-award, award, post-award, monitoring and close-out phases. Activities include request for information and proposal development and execution; determining; proposal collection, evaluation, selection and awarding processes; contract and contract amendment development and execution; program/project/service reporting development and review; site visit preparation, implementation and review; contract close preparation, implementation and review including final reporting and grantee or contractor evaluation.
Lead, direct and coordinate partner and community engagement in assigned project/program/service area. Activities include interagency work, advisory councils, RFI and RFP processes, partner community group participation and engagement and presentations regarding project/program/service area.
Lead, direct and coordinate the budget and business processes in program/project/service area assigned. Activities include financial reporting, review, financial reconciliation, budget development, invoice and budget revision approval.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of subject matter related to the Culturally Informed and culturally Responsive Taskforce and other pertinent behavioral health subject matter, and related policy and operational trends. Maintain working knowledge of other subject matter as the need arises. Attend conferences and trainings. Seek out and consume emerging content.
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 experience demonstrating expertise with government grants and/or contract competencies.
Experience must clearly demonstrate:
Strong understanding of core contract and/or grant management standards and practices that include managing RFPs.
Understanding of grant knowledge roles and relationships of county, tribal, state, and federal governments.
Experience negotiating contracts terms with a wide variety of contractors and/or grantees.
Data research skills are sufficient to identify best practices, abnormalities and track measurable results.
Program and project management skills that also include tracking grant budgets and presenting program efforts.
*Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public Health, or another 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.
Knowledge of Minnesota's Human Services Behavioral Health Programs and/or delivery systems.
Experience presenting data.
Certified by the National Grant Management Association (NGMA).
Engagement and outreach skills to negotiate a variety of interests to reach consensus.
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
Experience working in or with culturally specific providers of SUD or related services.
Demonstrated knowledge of culturally informed services and the unique needs of culturally specific providers
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally-resonate evaluation practices.
Additional Requirements
MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthis position.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.
