Eligibility & User Support Specialist - Human Services Program Specialist

• Location: Brainerd
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Job : 92051
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 02/07/2026
• Closing Date: 02/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Eligibility and Operations
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / Varies
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / 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: 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.

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 investments in employees through benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*** This posting may be used to fill multiple openings***

This position will be based out of the Brainerd, MN central office campus and is subject to the return to office requiring 50% of the incumbent’s time to be spent in the office.

The incumbent serves as a technical resource for DHS divisions, MNsure, counties, tribes, and Health Care Consumer Support teams identifying potential system defects, implementing approved solutions, escalating complex issues, and proactively leveraging system‑generated and ad‑hoc reports to identify and resolve emerging consumer concerns before they affect service delivery. The purpose of this position is to act as an expert contact to resolve MHCP system problems to ensure that MHCP applicants and recipients receive accurate eligibility determinations, benefits, and service delivery while maintaining precise premium and billing activities whenever system problems or processing discrepancies are identified.

• Three (3) years of health care eligibility and system experience demonstrating the following:
• Knowledge of health care systems:
  Minnesota Eligibility Technology System (METS), Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) including financial technology, and MAXIS.
• Experience interpreting/applying state and federal regulations governing Medicaid, Minnesota Care, MNsure and/or Qualified Health Plans and policies, application processes, eligibility criteria and enrollment operations.
• Ability to analyze data to detect discrepancies and implement solutions.
• Experience with system procedure manuals (such as ONEsource, MMIS user manual, etc).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in health care administration, business administration or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in both writing and speaking, with the capacity to explain basic technical or system information in a straightforward, user‑friendly manner for non‑technical customers.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Demonstrated basic problem‑solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify straightforward issues and apply logical steps to resolve them.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with internal team members and interact professionally with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures in day‑to‑day interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage basic multiple tasks or priorities in an organized, efficient, and timely manner.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

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