Interest Bidders: Please have an updated resume ready to submit to the hiring supervisor/manager when requested. This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework. Approximately, 25% travel. This posting is used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position, acting under limited supervision, exists to execute the Commissioner of Human Services responsibility for administration and oversight of licensing functions related to adult foster care and community residential settings which are delegated to county agencies. The Human Services Program Representative 1 assists in certifying county agencies to perform licensing functions. The Human Services Program Representative 2 certifies county agencies to perform licensing functions for adult foster care and community residential setting services. All of this is accomplished by providing oversight, direction, and consultation to county agencies so that their licensing activities are conducted in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 245A, 245C, 245D, and other applicable laws and rules so that the health, safety, and rights of vulnerable adults served in these programs are protected.

Three (3) years of professional experience performing delegated licensing functions for adult foster care, community residential settings, or child foster care at a county licensing agency; or managing or overseeing regulatory compliance for services delivered in a Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed residential program serving vulnerable adults and/or children. Experience must demonstrate the following: • Knowledge of licensing laws and regulations as they interface with the statewide delegated licensing systems for adult foster care, community residential settings, home and community-based services, and other services provided by the Department. • Basic investigative methodology and techniques, and their application to various situations • Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships with counties, coworkers, supervisors, and representatives of other state agencies and the general public • Experience using multiple electronic databases and computer applications (i.e. Microsoft office) • Ability to develop and deliver training on a wide range of licensing activities, standards and/or requirements. • Provide information and technical assistance regarding a wide range of licensing and related rules and laws including but not limited to: the Human Services Licensing Act; the Background Study Act; Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act; and, licensing rules for adult foster care. • Interpret statutory requirements and serve as technical expert. • Coherently and effectively communicate verbally (in-person, by telephone or other electronic video/audio mediums) and in writing sufficient to obtain and share necessary information.