Residential Mental Health Program Policy Analyst / Human Services Program Consultant

Working Title: Residential Mental Health Program Policy Analyst

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80505

• 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 : 12/21/2024

• Closing Date : 12/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) LS Data Policy Reports

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• End Date : 09/13/2027

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services (DHS) 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.

*If you previously applied to this posting from 9/25/2024, you do not need to apply again.

*This position is Temporary Unclassified.

**_*_** Telework (~~~) (within Minnesota or neighboring States) and flexible hours options are available.

This Temporary Unclassified position exists to partake in the rulemaking process to update the licensing rules for residential programs for adults with mental illness (informally referred to as Rule 36) and implement updates and revisions to these requirements.

This position exists to assist the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policy Manager and the Licensing Division Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Manager to initiate policy improvements to enhance communication, enforcement, monitoring, and compliance for adult residential mental health programs. Under administrative direction of the OIG Policy Manager, the position assists Licensing Division leadership by providing leadership and performing work regarding analysis, development, and implementation of revised rules for adult residential mental health programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Provide the Department direction on the strategic planning and policy development for determining revisions to requirements for adult mental health residential programs.

• To lead teams of department, cross-agency and other partners to update statewide licensing standards for adult mental health residential programs including a lower residential level of care and secure treatment settings.

• To identify, design, implement and evaluate data, trends, policies, and procedures impacting adult residential mental health programs.

• Lead policy development, rule and statute changes, communications, reports, and stakeholder engagement efforts for adult residential mental health programs and facilities.

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 experience developing and recommending planning and policy strategies in a licensed program.

Experience must demonstrate the following

• Identify and evaluate information or data.

• Develop policy and program recommendations.

• Demonstrated research and analysis skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability todemonstrateknowledgeand skillsinthecomplexitiesof licensing and certification work responsibilities and in the application of appropriate statutes, rules, protocols, and procedures.

• Experienced in project management.

• Draft legislation.

• Efficient responses, including technical assistance and communications related to stakeholder proposals impacting the work of the Background Studies division.

• Written reports and summaries are clear and concise and address all required elements.

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.