**Working Title: County Program Advisor** **Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 88522 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - in office 50% of the time + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 08/27/2025 + **Closing Date** : 09/09/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office + **Division/Unit** : Health Care Administration / Integrity and Accountability + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 exists to maintain and develop the state supervisory role of the county programs. Specifically, this position is responsible for developing and supervising the county estate recovery program. He or she serves as the primary point of contact for the county estate recovery program for all 87 county offices. This position teaches and mentors county collection workers. **Minimum Qualifications** Three (3) years professional public programs experience working directly with trusts, estates, probate, and/or real estate property law. Experience must demonstrate: + Ability to interpret and explain federal law and Minnesota Statutes as it pertains to Recoveries and State Policy and Department practice in Estate Recovery + Extensive knowledge of the Estate Recovery and MA/NPC lien laws and operations + Comprehensive knowledge eligibility and claims payment systems such as (MAXIS, METS, and MMIS). + Knowledgeable about data privacy law and policy as it applies to estate recovery practices. + Experience with probate and non-probate collections procedure from estates + Experience teaching and developing learning materials; ability to communicate on a variety of levels _***Bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, health policy, law, or related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience_ **_OR_** _Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, health policy, law, or related field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience***_ **Preferred Qualifications** + The ability to negotiate claims and deal with difficult persons or situations. + The ability to analyze cases, situations and circumstances and make appropriate decisions. + Continuous improvement experience and/or certification. + Good interpersonal relations skills; executive-level verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to produce desired outcomes under broad policy direction. + Skills-training, public speaking, and meeting facilitation skills. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** 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. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.