Early Childhood Mental Health Liaison - Grants Specialist Intermediate

Minnesota Department of Human Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking an Early Childhood Mental Health Liaison - Grants Specialist Intermediate. This role involves grant management, training activities, and data collection for the Early Childhood Mental Health System. Candidates should have experience with government grants and a relevant degree. The position offers telework eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with government grants or contracts.
• Knowledge of grant management and government agency collaboration.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide grant management support for various mental health grants.
• Support training of early childhood mental health professionals.
• Collaborate with consultants to collect outcome data.

Skills

Grant management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Outreach abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related fields

Job description

Early Childhood Mental Health Liaison - Grants Specialist Intermediate

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Working Title: Early Childhood Mental Health Liaison

Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

• Job ID: 86325
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes, effective 06/01/2025
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/19/2025
• Closing Date: 05/27/2025

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.

This position supports grant management, training activities, and outcome data collection for Minnesota's Early Childhood Mental Health System. Responsibilities include:

• Providing grant management support for various mental health grants
• Supporting training of early childhood mental health professionals and trainees
• Collaborating with contracted consultants to collect outcome data

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience with government grants or contracts, demonstrating knowledge of grant management, government agency collaboration, contract review, research, data analysis, and organization. A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related fields may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with diverse backgrounds, knowledge of Minnesota’s behavioral health programs, data presentation skills, outreach abilities, and experience with online trainings.

Additional Requirements: Background checks and reference checks are required.

How to Apply: Click “Apply for Job” or contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or [e-mail]. Send application materials to Dennis Stevenson by the closing date for Connect 700 applicants.

Benefits include: Health insurance, paid leave, holidays, retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, professional development, and more.

Equal Opportunity: Minnesota encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.