County Advisor - Human Services Program Consultant

County Advisor

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Department

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

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

Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Integrity and Accountability

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

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $35.96 - $53.32 / hourly; $75,084 - $111,332 / 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: Yes

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. 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 required to work out of the St. Paul office building during their probationary period. Once passed, they are expected to be in the office 50% of the time. This position owns oversight and responsibility of county policy and procedure for Medicaid collections. Specifically, this position is responsible for developing and supervising the county recovery programs in compliance with state and federal medical assistance and debtor-creditor laws. He or she serves as the primary point of contact and program director for the county recovery programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years professional public programs experience working directly with trusts, estates, probate, and/or real estate property law. Experience must demonstrate:

• Ability to interpret and explain federal law and Minnesota Statutes as it pertains to Recoveries and State Policy and Department practice in Estate Recovery
• Extensive knowledge of the Estate Recovery and MA/NPC lien laws and operations
• Comprehensive knowledge eligibility and claims payment systems such as (MAXIS, METS, and MMIS)
• Knowledgeable about data privacy law and policy as it applies to estate recovery practices
• Experience with probate and non-probate collections procedure from estates
• Experience teaching and developing learning materials; ability to communicate on a variety of levels

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to negotiate claims and deal with difficult persons or situations. The ability to analyze cases, situations and circumstances and make appropriate decisions. Continuous improvement experience and/or certification. Good interpersonal relations skills; executive-level verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to produce desired outcomes under broad policy direction. Skills-training, public speaking, and meeting facilitation skills. 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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.