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The incumbent in this position will provide direction and coordination of all phases of grants and contracts process across multiple program lines within the Behavioral Health Administration, including pre-award, award, post-award, monitoring and close out phases of the grants and contracts process. Grants will include those awarded federal funding through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA),. Grant processes must be completed in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and mandates including Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, SAMHSA, Office of Grant Management (OGM) policies; Department of Human Services Contracts, Legal and Compliance Division policies and procedures; and Behavioral Health Administration’s standard operating policies and procedures. The incumbent will develop, coordinate and manage request for proposal processes; draft, execute and manage contract and contract amendment processes; lead grant monitoring efforts including site visits, financial reconciliation, invoice oversight and approval, program and financial grantee reporting; final close-out grantee evaluation; and consultation/technical assistance with grantees. Responsibilities will include federal block grant data reporting. The incumbent will partner on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with other Behavioral Health Administration’s staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies. The incumbent will be involved in providing technical assistance and consultation regarding all phases of the grants and contracts processes and program operations with a variety of stakeholders including county and tribal governments, public health agencies, treatment and other social service providers, advocacy and other interested groups. The incumbent, reporting directly to a supervisor, will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes as required. Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Lead, direct and coordinate all grant and contract processes for all assigned Behavioral Health Administration grants and contracts during pre-award, award, post-award, monitoring and close-out phases. Activities include grant development, crafting request for proposals, selection of grantees, negotiating terms, contract and contract amendment development and execution; grant budgeting and oversight, program/project/service reporting, outcome and data review; site visit preparation, implementation, fiscal reconciliation, grant close preparation, and review including final reporting and grantee evaluation. Work in collaboration with BHA’s federal block grant staff, ensuring all grant data is analyzed, collated and entered federal data bases as required by SAMHSA. -Lead, direct and coordinate stakeholder and grantee engagement for assigned grant projects and expansion related efforts. Activities include interagency work, stakeholder workgroup participation and engagement and presentations regarding project/program/service area. -Lead, direct and coordinate the budget and business processes in program/project/service area assigned. Activities include financial reporting, review, financial reconciliation, budget development, invoice, and budget revision approval.

Two (2) year of experience working with grants that support mental health programs and initiatives. Experience must clearly demonstrate: -Understanding of grant core management standards and competencies. -Practical knowledge of current mental health evidence-based practices and treatments. -Understanding of Minnesota’s healthcare system and behavioral health services and policies. -Skilled in completing program reviews,evaluating grant data and outcome measures and using results to develop and inform improved program strategies. -Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. *Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, social work, public health, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

-Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -Experience integrating, coordinating and/or reconciling the interests, mandates, responsibilities, goals and perspectives of a complex and diverse set of stakeholders across agencies and disciplines. -Experience providing provide technical assistance and policy consultant expertise to counties, providers, and other stakeholders. -Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns. -Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse groups; ability to facilitate, guide and support positive problem-solving activities. -Project management skills and experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. -Experience providing provide technical assistance, training and consultation to grantees and other stakeholders.