CFSS Development and Policy Consultant​/Human Services Program Consultant

CFSS Development and Policy Consultant / Human Services Program Consultant

When all employees are embraced, respected and heard, we will build a collaborative, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist culture where everyone thrives.

Working Title: CFSS Development and Policy Consultant
Job Class:
Human Services Program Consultant
Agency:
Human Services Dept

• Job : 97478
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 10/05/2026
• Closing Date
  : 10/19/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit
  : DHS-Central Office / ADSA DS Home Care&Case Mgmt
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, up to 5%
• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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.

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.

The CFSS Development and Policy Consultant will coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of a major service option, Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).

Responsibilities include:

Direct the design and development of new CFSS services

Direct the development of a comprehensive CFSS implementation plan conducts policy and budget analysis

Develop and facilitate stakeholder engagement

Provide consultation, communication and planning to support CFSS implementation

Other duties as assigned

CFSS is replacing Medical Assistance’s (MA) Personal Care Assistance (PCA) services as part of two federal State Plan Amendments (1915K and 1915I). The incumbent manages complex statewide systems change using strong policy/procedural knowledge, leadership, analytics and stakeholder relation skills. CFSS is part of MA Reform and involves an array of stakeholder and functions crossing DHS administrations, other state agencies, lead agencies and disciplines.

3 years of professional experience in Home and Community Based Services. Experience must include the following:

• Knowledge of and experience with legislative process, state government and DHS policies, procedures, processes, laws and rules, including Medical Assistance and Home and Community Based Services
• Advanced experience with planning, policy analysis, budgetary analysis and systems design processes necessary to carry out project management principles, methods and techniques
• Statistical and/or other research methods sufficient to design and prepare reports, analyze results and critique the analytical methods and results of other professionals

• Demonstrate leadership sufficient to establish project goals and expectations, anticipate problems, plan contingencies, evaluate results, provide focused feedback, direct work and advise others
• Create operational plans/reports; organize/monitor detailed individual project work plans; prioritize work
• Plan, manage and facilitate meetings; elicit opinions, ideas and concerns, and identify issues to facilitate consensus among a variety of stakeholders, interest groups and constituents
• Work collaboratively with policy leads and others as well as independently in order to achieve project goals and work within project/grant/contract deadlines, respond flexibly to shifting conditions and expectations
• Analyze, document and report on complex legislative, policy and budgetary information; prepare and disseminate information on changes in policies, procedures and protocols
• MMIS experience
• Knowledge/experience in lead agency responsibilities, assessment and case management
• Variety of experiences…