American Indian Substance Use Disorder Grants Manager

Working Title: American Indian Substance Use Disorder Grants Manager
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 89935
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/30/2025
• Closing Date: 11/13/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD AI Team
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, (Approximately 25% for meetings)
• Salary Range: $ $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / 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: 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.
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, direction, and coordination to develop strategies that reduce problems caused by substance abuse for American Indians in Minnesota in accordance with tribal, state and federal policies and regulations.

The incumbent will ensure that holistic, comprehensive substance abuse services are available to American Indian individuals, families, communities, counties, and tribes by providing leadership, direction, and coordination of major service delivery, design and implementation based on research and evidence-based best practices. The incumbent will be expected to develop strategies for how chemical health services will be funded, managed, delivered and evaluated. The incumbent will have responsibility to work with federal issues regarding financing for American Indian programs, with focus on Indian Health Services funding and its relationship to Medicaid and the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund and to assure that revenue enhancement activities, including case management and social rehabilitation options are integrated into overall framing of the American Indian programs. The incumbent will participate in the development of partnerships/linkages with other Department of Human Services programs and the Indian Affairs Council.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of community-based health initiatives and will assist in the establishment and evaluation of program goals and objectives designed to develop and maintain effective and flexible comprehensive prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and training programs within the framework of the Department's state plan as it pertains to the American Indian population.

The person in this job must be sensitive to and respectful of the cultural and other differences that will encounter in interacting with co-workers and in serving our customers. At times it will be necessary to be the "cultural expert", (The person who knows from experience and education the American Indian experience).

Some additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership in grants management for tribal and urban grantees toward local capacity building activities for implementation of chemical health strategies. Plan with communities to develop and enhance local capabilities to deliver prevention, intervention, treatment support and recovery services in a flexible, integrated, person-centered, cultural, and community-based service system that meets the individuals, families and communities needs holistically. Grant and Contract Management.
• Improve the delivery of substance abuse services to American Indians in Minnesota. Provide technical assistance (TA) to tribal and county placing authorities and providers. Monitor Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund (CCDTF) placements and expenditures through the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). Provide technical assistance to tribal and urban American Indian grantees by 1) providing bidders conference for Requests for proposals that originate with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, grants team, and American Indian section. 2) TA on process evaluation (i.e. MDS), 3) TA for substance abuse prevention specialists working with American Indians. Informing all tribal and other partners/clients when system changes are occurring and how those changes may affect tribes and urban programs. Ethical and Professional Conduct.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate procedures to track CCDTF revenues and expenditures in cooperation with other divisions.
• Develop, implement, and communicate chemical dependency services coverage policy for the CCDTF and the statewide Minnesota Health Care Programs, including Medical Assistance, General Assistance Medical Care, and Minnesota Care, in coordination with funding sources in related areas such as mental health, managed health care, private insurance and others.
• Analyze and research federal Medicaid and Medicare law and regulation, and analyze, research, and propose state law and rule related to chemical dependency treatment services, so that CCDTF payments and procedures follow federal requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of high-level working experience supporting a behavioral health or substance use disorder program that includes grant or contract management demonstrating the following:

• Practical understanding for grant and/or contract management process that includes both budget tracking and RFPs.
• Familiar with a variety of culturally specific and meaningful intervention models will be essential in assisting the incumbent to evaluate current and proposed systems.
• Understanding of project management skills to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Practical experience in and ability to understand social and cultural problems related to substance abuse problems.
• Lived experience in an Urban American Indian community or experience working with American Indian communities providing services.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and video conferencing programs.
• Bachelor's degree in public health, behavioral health, or another closely related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with people from backgrounds and cultures different than one's own.
• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.
• Experience designing resources to inform consumers, policy makers or public.
• Knowledge of DHS policies, procedures, processes, laws, and rules; state information technology practices and issues.
• Background in human development, counseling, substance abuse and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention theory, health and human services systems, substance abuse and mental health, physical and psychological dimensions.
• Experience with plan, managing, and facilitating meetings; elicit opinions, ideas, and concerns, and identify issues to facilitate consensus within diverse groups.

Additional Requirements

• The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct criminal background checks on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

How To Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at or email For additional information about the application process, go to

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Christine Renville at

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 89935, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dennis Stevenson at

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at or DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN for assistance.

About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

• Fertility care, including IVF

• Diabetes care

• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies
based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at or email and let us know the support you need.