Working Title: Human Svcs Prog Consultant
Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 97133
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 : 09/19/2026
Closing Date : 09/28/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA AC Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, (5% for meetings)
Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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 provides administration-wide leadership and coordination for program integrity, compliance, system development, and operational improvement across the Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) programs and in partnership with other areas of DHS, state and federal agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders. The position will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HHSSA programs that ensure consistent operational practices, effective policy administration, risk management, and organizational accountability. The incumbent independently analyzes complex programmatic, organizational, operational, and regulatory issues; establishes objectives and priorities; develops and implements processes, delivery systems, controls, and performance measures; and coordinates cross-functional initiatives to improve program effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and compliance. The position exercises considerable independence and delegated authority to identify systemic risks and opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and coordinate changes affecting multiple programs and organizational areas, while providing senior leadership with recommendations on matters requiring executive direction. The position serves as a key resource for interpreting and implementing changing federal and state requirements, strengthening program integrity, mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensuring effective stewardship of public resources while supporting equitable and effective delivery of human services.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Administration-Wide Program Integrity Coordination, Strategic Direction, And System Development
Design, Implement, And Coordinate Administration-Wide Systems and Processes to Mitigate Risk of Fraud, Waste, And Abuse.
Coordinate With All Areas of DHS On Agency-Wide Program Integrity and Compliance Initiatives
The Incumbent Will Participate Fully in Administration-Wide Activities Including Equity Work, As Well As Documenting and Creating Standard Templates and Processes for Their Key Responsibilities to Ensure High-Quality Work.
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 work experience providing consulting services, advisory, or strategic oversight for housing, homelessness, or support services program.
Experience must clearly demonstrate:
Analytical skills to evaluate program integrity trends, payment integrity findings, and continuity of care outcomes using and analyzing data from state and federal reporting and compliance systems (e.g., the Homeless Management Information System, Excel, Contracts Integration System, etc.).
Project and change-management skills in the areas of program integrity, compliance, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness.
Working knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations of federal and state homeless response funding and managing responses to state and federal audits and litigation related to fraud, waste and abuse.
Experience providing direct oversight and monitoring of providers receiving state funding including grantmaking.
Experience managing teams or projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Technical and analytical knowledge sufficient to assess, design, implement, and evaluate complex organizational processes, management systems, methodologies, and practices.
Ability to assess how economic trends, shifts in the role of government, demographic changes, technological developments, and other environmental factors may affect HHSSA's operations, resource utilization, organizational effectiveness, and ability to achieve strategic objectives.
Highly developed conceptual, analytical, interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills to evaluate complex issues, synthesize diverse information, develop alternatives, and communicate recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Ability to synthesize diverse information and communicate recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Advanced technical and analytical knowledge sufficient to assess, design, implement, and evaluate complex organizational processes, management systems, methodologies, and practices.
Master's Degree or higher in health sciences, public health, psychology, or related degree.
Additional Requirements
MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthis position.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.
