Program Integrity & Systems Coordinator - Human Services Program Consultant

Minnesota Department of Human Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking a Human Services Program Consultant to provide leadership across HHSSA programs. You will coordinate program integrity, compliance, system development, and operational improvement with DHS and external partners.

The role requires independent analysis of complex issues, setting objectives, and implementing processes and measures to strengthen accountability and reduce risk while delivering equitable human services.

Responsibilities

• Leadership across HHSSA programs for program integrity, compliance, system development and operational improvement.
• Independently analyzes complex issues, establishes objectives, and coordinates cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and accountability.

Job description

Working Title: Human Svcs Prog Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

• Job ID: 97133
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/19/2026
• Closing Date: 09/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / HHSSA AC Office
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, (5% for meetings)
• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Working Title: Human Svcs Prog Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 97133
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Location: St. Paul
• Date Posted: 09/19/2026
• Closing Date: 09/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / HHSSA AC Office
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, (5% for meetings)
• Salary Range: $36.59 - $54.25 / hourly; $76,399 - $113,274 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

This position provides administration‑wide leadership and coordination for program integrity, compliance, system development, and operational improvement across the Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services Administration (HHSSA) programs and in partnership with other areas of DHS, state and federal agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders. The position will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HHSSA programs that ensure consistent operational practices, effective policy administration, risk management, and organizational accountability. The incumbent independently analyzes complex programmatic, organizational, operational, and regulatory issues; establishes objectives and priorities; develops and implements processes, delivery systems, controls, and performance measures; and coordinates cross‑functional initiatives to improve program effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and compliance. The position exercises considerable independence and delegated authority to identify systemic risks and opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and coordinate changes affecting multiple programs and organizational areas, while providing senior leadership with recommendations on matters requiring executive direction. The position serves as a key resource for interpreting and implementing changing federal and state requirements, strengthening program integrity, mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensuring effective stewardship of public resources while supporting equitable and effective delivery of human services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: