**Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position.**

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 serves as the principal staff specialist for 811 Housing Access, ensuring that the program operates effectively and efficiently. This position is responsible for complex statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of the 811 Housing Access Program. This work includes legislative analysis, program implementation, report design, and managing all aspects of the 811 Housing Access Program. This position involves direct management and oversight of the statewide program. This position is required to work across divisions, administrations, and state agencies to achieve program efficacy, as well as with external partners in the fields of disability services, homelessness response system, and housing development and financing fields. Additionally, this program provides support to the administration of the HB101 website and grants relevant to the Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration. The HB101 website provides statewide information that assists individuals and community partners in accessing and sustaining available housing resources and support in their community. Domain of Responsibility includes, but is not limited to: -The principal staff specialist responsible for ensuring that the 811 Housing Access Program operates effectively and efficiently through planning, program administration, program development and policy implementation for the 811 Housing Access Program. The 811 Housing Access Program is statewide and requires coordination across multiple divisions, administrations, and state agencies, as well as coordination and collaboration with community partners in disability services, homelessness response system, and housing development field. This position advises on how to adapt to changes by providing analysis and recommendations, based on engagement with community partners. As a technical expert on multiple areas, this position devises new ways to conduct work processes to improve efficiency to better meet the objectives of the 811 Housing Access Program, including the development of work plans, making recommendations, and creating solutions independently. -Manage development, implementation, and programmatic oversight of other housing-related grants in coordination with Moving Home Minnesota. These grants are multi-faceted and require coordination across divisions, administrations, and state agencies. -Responsible for supporting the implementation of the HB101 Website.

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 experience working within home-and-community-based waivered services, homelessness, or affordable supportive housing programs. Experience must clearly demonstrate the following: -Expertise with disability services, homelessness response system, and/or housing development and finance. -Work with counties, housing developers/providers, healthcare systems, and/or disability services. -Knowledge/experience with federal/state/local housing programs and systems. -Knowledge of state income support and healthcare programs and associated data systems. -Areas of expertise and vision as it relates to the community living supplements and housing needs of low-income Minnesotans. *Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, social work, public health, or another related fields may substitute one (1) year of work experience.? **Master’s degree in psychology, human services, social work, public health, or another related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

-Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -Demonstrating initiative and adaptability in a fast-changing environment. -Applying analytical and innovative thinking to improve systems and processes. -Interpreting and explaining policies, procedures, and federal regulations accurately. -Presentation skills to explore and solicit discussion from a diverse group to stakeholders for facilitation of goal-oriented outcomes. -Project management skills. -Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.