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Join our dedicated Housing Support Program (HSP) team in the Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) where you will play a vital role in shaping, applying, and enhancing HSP policy. In this role you will develop, apply, and modify HSP policy, ensure HSP providers receive needed training, and oversee the program’s quality assurance process. This position provides extensive training and technical assistance to HSP providers as well as county and tribal contract managers and planners. You will also work to ensure that issues and concerns are logged and resolved in a timely fashion. You will represents the HSP on a variety of workgroups and coordinates across state government to ensure that HSP is an included response in efforts to end and prevent homelessness for people with disabilities and older adults. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Leads HSP policy development and interpretation, program improvement, and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with program-related standards as outlined in the HSP Agreement. -Participates in the development and interpretation of HSP policy, trains internal and external partners, and establishes best practices and standards for the HSP. -Develops and executes training materials designed to provide prospective, new, and experienced providers with information related to HSP. -Coordinates county and tribal contract manager and planner meetings to address programmatic issues and provide guidance around HSP policy and standards. -Provides technical assistance related to HSP upon request from internal and external partners. -As assigned, manages projects, participates in collaborative efforts, and assists with development activities underway in HHSSA and other areas of state government affecting the planning for housing-related services and supports.

Three (3) years of advisory or strategic-level experience in government or non-profit agency focused on supportive housing, housing assistance, housing support, or another related programs. Demonstrated experience must include: -Working knowledge of the role of income support programs in Minnesota’s human services and community health systems. -Skilled in developing and presenting training material in a variety of formats, supporting a wide range of learning styles and accessibility needs. -Contract management and/or basic financial management/budgeting practices. -Practical understanding of eligibility, payment, and tracking systems such as MAXIS, MMIS, and HMIS. -Skilled in program design, implementation, management, and policy development. -Knowledge of continuous improvement methods. -Proficiency in initiating, tracking, and completing project work. A bachelor’s degree in social work, public policy, public administration, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. A master’s degree in social work, public policy, public administration, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

In addition to the minimum qualifications noted above, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate: -Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -In-depth understanding of eligibility and quality assurance standards for HSP. -Comprehensive understanding of all HSP setting types, including their unique requirements and best practices, and the ability to apply this knowledge in training and technical assistance. -In-depth understanding of the role and function of eligibility, payment, and tracking systems such as MAXIS, MMIS, and HMIS. -Experience in analyzing and addressing quality assurance issues. -Skill in clearly communicating complex information to diverse audiences. -Expertise in developing training materials and technical assistance tools. -Experience working with training development software such as Articulate 360. -Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws. -Strong facilitation skills for guiding discussions and soliciting diverse perspectives. -Proven ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple partners. -Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and responsiveness. -Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures, processes, laws and rules, state information technology practices and issues.