Program Integrity & Systems Coordinator - Human Services Program Consultant

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.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

This position provides administration-wide leadership and coordination for program integrity, compliance, system development, and operational improvement across the Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) programs and in partnership with other areas of DHS, state and federal agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders. The position will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HHSSA programs that ensure consistent operational practices, effective policy administration, risk management, and organizational accountability. The incumbent independently analyzes complex programmatic, organizational, operational, and regulatory issues; establishes objectives and priorities; develops and implements processes, delivery systems, controls, and performance measures; and coordinates cross-functional initiatives to improve program effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and compliance. The position exercises considerable independence and delegated authority to identify systemic risks and opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and coordinate changes affecting multiple programs and organizational areas, while providing senior leadership with recommendations on matters requiring executive direction. The position serves as a key resource for interpreting and implementing changing federal and state requirements, strengthening program integrity, mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensuring effective stewardship of public resources while supporting equitable and effective delivery of human services., * Administration-Wide Program Integrity Coordination, Strategic Direction, And System Development

• Design, Implement, And Coordinate Administration-Wide Systems and Processes to Mitigate Risk of Fraud, Waste, And Abuse.
• Coordinate With All Areas of DHS On Agency-Wide Program Integrity and Compliance Initiatives

The Incumbent Will Participate Fully in Administration-Wide Activities Including Equity Work, As Well As Documenting and Creating Standard Templates and Processes for Their Key Responsibilities to Ensure High-Quality Work., * Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant’s former employer(s)., * A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

Three (3) years of work experience providing consulting services, advisory, or strategic oversight for housing, homelessness, or support services program.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Analytical skills to evaluate program integrity trends, payment integrity findings, and continuity of care outcomes using and analyzing data from state and federal reporting and compliance systems (e.g., the Homeless Management Information System, Excel, Contracts Integration System, etc.).
• Project and change-management skills in the areas of program integrity, compliance, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations of federal and state homeless response funding and managing responses to state and federal audits and litigation related to fraud, waste and abuse.
• Experience providing direct oversight and monitoring of providers receiving state funding including grantmaking.
• Experience managing teams or projects., * Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Technical and analytical knowledge sufficient to assess, design, implement, and evaluate complex organizational processes, management systems, methodologies, and practices.
• Ability to assess how economic trends, shifts in the role of government, demographic changes, technological developments, and other environmental factors may affect HHSSA’s operations, resource utilization, organizational effectiveness, and ability to achieve strategic objectives.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills to evaluate complex issues, synthesize diverse information, develop alternatives, and communicate recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize diverse information and communicate recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Advanced technical and analytical knowledge sufficient to assess, design, implement, and evaluate complex organizational processes, management systems, methodologies, and practices.
• Master’s Degree or higher in health sciences, public health, psychology, or related degree.

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support