County Advisor - Human Services Program Consultant

County Advisor - Human Services Program Consultant

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Working Title:

County Advisor

Job Class:
Human Services Program Consultant

Agency:
Human Services Dept

• Job
• 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: 01/03/2026
• Closing Date: 01/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / 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 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 invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

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.

• Three (3) years professional public programs experience working directly with collections, trusts, estates, probate, and/or real estate property law.
• Ability to interpret and explain federal law and Minnesota Statutes.
• Extensive knowledge of Medical Assistance, County administration, and legal processes.
• Knowledge of data privacy law.
• Experience with collections, the fair credit reporting act, or supervising work including collections.
• Experience with probate or civil actions.
• Experience teaching and developing learning materials; ability to communicate on a variety of levels.

• 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.

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.

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