Working Title: Waiver Policy Lead

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 80321

• 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 : 09/18/2024

• Closing Date : 10/01/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Aging and Disability Services /Disability Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day shift, 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

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

This team is currently Teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice

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.

The Waiver Policy Lead coordinates the management all federal quality assurance (QA) compliance reporting across the Disability Service Division's four home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver programs (Bl, CAC, CADI, DD) serving upwards of 41,800 Minnesotans.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assessing and interpreting federal compliance requirements

• Researching and developing federal reporting measures

• Developing state policy and local agency protocols to support compliance reporting

• Collecting, statistically analyzing, and summarizing complex and multi-faceted QA data to meet reporting requirements

• Writing annual and 5-year federal compliance reports and follow-up responses for the division's Bl, CAC, CADI, and DD disability waiver programs

• Writing federal QA submission and follow-up responses supporting amendments and 5-year renewals

• Preparing draft responses to federal QA program directives and corrective action orders

• Independently or with project teams, developing and designing strategic solutions

• Proposing and coordinating the implementation of complex, multi-faceted systems change to support compliance initiatives and QA objectives

• Working across administrations in developing consistent responses for companion HCBS Elderly Waiver and Alternative Care programs

The scope of the responsibilities reaches across the Aging and Disability Services Administration and the Health Care Administration (HCA) and to divisions in other administrations which license and oversee benefits and services to people with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of specialized professional experience interpreting federal and state laws and regulations governing state and federal health care program eligibility requirements. Experience must include:

• Thorough knowledge of Long-Term Care programs and eligibility for public financing parameters and procedures

• Knowledge of Minnesota's legislative processes, document formats and accepted procedures for introducing and supporting proposed legislation

• Understanding of Minnesota's health care systems, health care provider roles and responsibilities, and financing alternatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and effectively in public situations

• Present in front of large groups of people, including colleagues, business partners, and stakeholders

• Translate technical policy language into understandable terms for listeners

• Draft and support technical documents, i.e., bulletins, statutes, rules, budget documents, and reports

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.