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Working Title: American Indian Team Grants Assistant
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Technical Specialist
Agency: Human Services Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 03/07/2024
- Closing Date: 03/20/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office AFSCME
- Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / BHDH ADAD Native American
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: yes, ( Approximately 5% for meetings)
- Salary Range: $22.26 - $31.38 / hourly; $46,478 - $65,521 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
- Work Area: K-Operations
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
- Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.
This position affords the incumbent to opportunity of working for a team that helps each other when help is needed, team members will offer help when they see a need. We are serious about helping our relatives, but we also have fun doing this when we can.
This position exists to provide grant administrative services for the American Indian team section to contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the unit, thereby enabling grant managers to focus on the fulfillment of liaison duties, providing technical assistance, request for proposal (RFP), grant, and contract responsibilities.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Serve as a subject matter expert regarding administrative aspects of grant and contract process, including compiling, reviewing, and maintaining program records.
- Assist with the organization of substance use disorder/mental health meetings and perform administrative duties before, during and after the meetings.
- Provide miscellaneous administrative support to team members.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience working with grants/contracts supporting a human services program.
Experience must demonstrate:
- Working with RFPs which includes collecting, tracking, and scoring.
- Reviewing supporting contract documents and preparing invoices for review.
- Performing administrative actions that includes scheduling meetings, preparing/maintaining contact lists and, responding to internal and external partners.
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook along with Adobe Acrobat for creating, reviewing, and editing documents.
- Lived experience in an Urban American Indian community or experience working with American Indian communities providing services.
Preferred Qualifications
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience working with local tribes and/or American Indian Organizations and Programs.
- Actively involved in the American Indian communities.
- Knowledge of Behavioral Health programs.
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).
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Don Moore at donald.w.moore@state.mn.us.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 74674, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dennis Stevenson at dennis.b.stevenson@state.mn.us.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
