Family-Child Health Program Consultant - Human Services Program Consultant

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* Working Title:

Family-Child Health Program Consultant*
* ** Job Class:
Human Services Program Consultant*
* ** Agency:
Human Services Dept*
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** Job ** : 97590

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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** : 10/08/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/21/2026

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

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** Division/Unit** :
Health Care Administration / Health Improvement and Benefit Design

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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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

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.

** 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 is primarily responsible for developing, monitoring, and implementing family-child health grants and programs within the Health Improvement and Benefits Design division. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and agency requirements for assigned grants, including proper controls to combat fraud, waste, and abuse. The incumbent will serve as a partner and advisor to staff in designing and administering two statewide programs impacting the health of pregnant and postpartum members, infants, children, and teens.

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* Responsibilities include:

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* + Co-lead the Integrated Care for High-Risk Pregnancies Program (ICHRP) initiative. Develop and implement innovative initiatives and policies to improve health outcomes for birthing people and infants.

+ Support statewide grant program activities related to infant, child, and teen health, including supporting the operations of the Child & Teen Checkup (C&TC) program.

+ Lead the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC). Research clinical and health services literature and guide expanded research of the literature to inform HSAC recommendations on DHS policies and programs.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Three (3) years of maternal and/or child health professional experience in health care, health policy, or a related setting.*
* Experience must demonstrate:

+ Expertise in the health care delivery systems or health policy with a focus on implementation of policies, programs and measures that will create change in provider behavior, patient experience, or health outcomes.

+ Knowledgeofindustrystandardsforhealthcaresuchasresearch,protocols,guidelines,quality assurance,etc.

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Experience with leadingandcoordinatingcomplexprojectswheretheinputandcollaborationofmultiplesectorsofthehealthcare industry is required.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Knowledgeoffederal,tribal,stateandcountygovernment,laws,rules,regulationsandguidelinesregarding

Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care programs.

+ Knowledgeofstateandagencyrequirementsandproceduressufficienttodraftandmanagecontracts.

+ Knowledge ofresearchmethodology,particularlyclinical,healthservicesandepidemiological research, including data collection and program planning and evaluation

+ Excellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskillssufficienttocreatenecessarydocumentationofpolicywhilealso articulating rationale for complex changes.

+ Expertiseintheconceptoffee-for-servicepurchasing,costcontainmentandperformancemeasurement.

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