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Working Title: Community Action Grant Manager

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76484

• 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 : 05/07/2024

• Closing Date : 05/20/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DHS / Children and Family Services / Office of Economic Opportunity

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / 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.

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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. This position will become a part of DCYF.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

**Travel is required 25% of the time throughout the state to monitor and support grantees. There is also as some travel to local and national conferences and trainings.

The Community Action Grant Manager for the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) plans, develops, organizes and manages policy and program development for Community Action, asset building, financial education, and self-sufficiency initiatives.

In this position you will:

• Manage and monitor federal, state and private funds to expand entrepreneurial self-sufficiency initiatives and to build the capacity of nonprofits engaged in these initiatives.

• Direct, plan, organize and manage policy and program development for Community Action, asset development, financial education and economic opportunity activities.

• Initiate, build and sustain strategic partnerships essential to carry out the mission of the office and advancing innovative policy and program initiatives to increase economic self-sufficiency.

• Direct, organize and manage information-sharing, training and technical assistance to build the capacity of nonprofit agencies.

• Develop and implements a request for proposal (RFP) process to aid in the distribution of funding that is in compliance with state and federal grant requirements.

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, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of professional experience in a human services/social services setting in which at least two (2) years are experience working with programs serving low-income populations. Experience must demonstrate:

• Experience working with, nonprofit organizations and/or tribal nations.

• Grant or program management experience with state and/or federal funding streams.

• Experience working with low-income populations.

• Knowledge of racial justice and the impact of racism on poverty.

• Experience working with diverse communities.

• Working knowledge of Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in local, state, or federal policy field.

• Knowledge of Community Action.

• Lived experience with anti-poverty programs or benefits.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on training, public speaking, and ability to establish rapport with a wide range of people.

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

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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.