**Working Title: Opioid Response Grant Manager** **Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 81519 + **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** : 11/02/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/18/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / BHDH BH SOR Team + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : yes, ( Approximately 5% for meetings) + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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. **_*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available._** This position manages grants and contracts processes for Opioid Response projects. The role focuses on improving services, addressing disparities, and increasing access to medications in response to Minnesota's opioid crisis. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage full grant lifecycle from RFP development through end of contract evaluation. - Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations. - Coordinate stakeholder and community engagement. - Manage program budgets and financial processes. - Provide technical assistance to grantees. **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 experience demonstrating expertise with program budgets, contracts, and grants. **_Experience Must Clearly Demonstrate:_** + Understanding of core contract and grant management standards and practices that include managing request for proposals RFPs. + Grant knowledge, roles and relationships of county, tribal, state, and federal governments. + Experience negotiating contracts terms to a wide variety of contractors and/or grantees. + Budget management skills or professional billing experience and reporting. **_*Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or other related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience_** **_._** **_**Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, public health, or other related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience._** **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience using Foundant Grant Lifecyle Manager. + Experience with Minnesota’s grant management systems, such as the Contract Integration System, Enterprise Grant Management System, and SharePoint. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. + Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns. + Knowledge of Minnesota’s Human Services Mental Health Programs and/or delivery systems. + Demonstrate a high level of soft skills to work collaboratively across divisions, administrations, and in partnership with community organizations. + Certified Grant Management Specialist Certification. + Project Management along knowledge continuous improvement methods. + Practical experience in a harm reduction program, SUD prevention program,or opioid treatment program. + Practical experience with mental health or substance use disorder treatment program. **Additional Requirements** + The MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS) will conduct criminalbackgroundchecksonallfinalistsforthis position.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck. + Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. 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