CFSS Development and Policy Consultant​/Human Services Program Consultant

Position: CFSS Development and Policy Consultant / Human Services Program Consultant
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* Working Title:

CFSS Development and Policy Consultant*
* ** Job Class:
Human Services Program Consultant*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 97478

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/05/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/19/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / ADSA DS Home Care&Case Mgmt

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 5%

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** Salary Range:**  $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

_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.

** 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.

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.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* 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

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Demonstrate…