JOB SUMMARY

This posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies.
The GEAR Grants Administrator will provide technical assistance, develop proposals, and manage grants associated with the Grants, Equity, Access and Research Division (GEAR) within the Aging and Disability Services Administration. The GEAR Division support’s multiple grant and contracted services for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) funded by 2023 Minnesota Legislature. These include grants for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)provider capacity expansion grants in rural and underserved areas, workforce capacity grants for new Americans, respite care grants, workforce development grants, research contracts for financing of long-term services and supports, and additional other projects as determined by needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop manage vendor grants and contracts
• Manage contractor performance to assure compliance and performance outcomes
• Provide support and technical assistance so that contractors and grantees may conduct their work and meet their goals
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to new, potential and existing partners and vendors, providing education and engagement on funding opportunities, proposal development, program expectations and DHS contracting guidelines and expectation
• Support the development and implementation of skills training to grant recipients and ensure vendor compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3 years professional experience with DHS policies, procedures, processes, rules and laws pertaining to services for older adults. Experience must include:

• Program development and planning
• Grants and/or contract management
• Needs assessment and evaluation methodologies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among various ethnic and cultural groups (e.g., African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Somali, Hmong)
• Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among new Americans and immigrants regardless of immigration status
• Methods and processes for developing RFPs and contracts and for contract management; unit, agency, state and federal contracting requirements
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or 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.

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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.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop manage vendor grants and contracts
• Manage contractor performance to assure compliance and performance outcomes
• Provide support and technical assistance so that contractors and grantees may conduct their work and meet their goals
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to new, potential and existing partners and vendors, providing education and engagement on funding opportunities, proposal development, program expectations and DHS contracting guidelines and expectation
• Support the development and implementation of skills training to grant recipients and ensure vendor complianc