**Working Title: Housing Stabilization Services Eligibility Review Specialist Supervisor** **Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 1** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 87812 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - we would consider hiring someone for this position who livers outside of the 50-miles radius of our office. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 07/25/2025 + **Closing Date** : 08/07/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / HHSSA Community Living + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, approximately 5% for meetings + **Salary Range:** $30.10 - $43.59 / hourly; $62,848 - $91,015 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **_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 is responsible for leading and supervising the Housing Stabilization Services Eligibility Review Specialist team, including overseeing application processing and systems work. The position is also responsible for advising on eligibility related policy. The incumbent oversees processes and supervises staff for complying with federal and statutory requirements, working with community partners, working with other policy divisions and systems staff, and processing applications and exception requests. The incumbent supervises a team of staff that includes Human Services Program Specialist and State Program Administrator Technical Specialist levels. **Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:** + Provide supervision and leadership to the HSS eligibility review specialist team. + Serve in a leadership role in the Housing and Support Services Division, specifically with the Housing Stabilization Services program. + Supervise staff to ensure high levels of productivity, dedication to quality output, and job satisfaction are fostered and maintained. Oversee and conduct all human resources functions for supervised staff. Ensure strong communication and working relationships across groups the staff works with and supports. + Supervise and provide leadership for the overall administration of Housing Stabilization Services to support systems, policy, and procedural changes which have the potential to improve internal operations and customer relations. **Minimum Qualifications** Two (2) years of advanced level working experience in the field of public assistance and/or housing stabilization providing services and/or supporting eligibility determination processes. **Experience must also include:** + Understanding of the roles and relationships of county, state, tribal, federal and community partners related to economic support programs, housing options, and/or other social and community services programs. + Experience working with both internal and external customers. + Experience working as a member of a team to support people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. + Broad-based, integrated understanding of federal/state law and policies relating to economic support programs, housing options, and/or other social and community services programs. **_*Bachelor’s or higher degree in human services, social work, psychology, or another related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._** **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with project and program management. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. + Skilled at prioritization,coordination,decision-making,operationalmanagement,strategicanalysis, project management, the ability to manage crisis situations, and the ability to maintain extensive and complex relationships. + Abilitytomanagehumanresourceprocesses andprovidedirectionandcoachingtoadiversegroupofprofessionalswith multiple responsibilities and functioning at a high level of independence. + Highly developedcommunicationskills,includingwritten,verbal,andinterpersonalskills,withtheabilitytopresent complex and sometimes controversial information in a comprehensive way. + Strong organizational skills and lead-worker capabilities necessary to leadership and direction to the staff performing the unit’s functions. + Respectforculturalandotherdifferencesthathe/shewillencounterininteractionswith coworkersandinservingour customers. + Abilitytoestablishproblemsolvingmechanismsusingstaff,technologyandothermeanstoinfluencethe redirection of resources to meet deficiencies. + Knowledgeoffederalandstatelegislation,rules,policies,proceduresandintentgoverningthedeliveryof human services programs. **Additional Requirements** + MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck. + Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s). 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.