American Indian Substance Use Disorder Block Grant Manager - Grants Specialist Senior

About the role

In coordination with the Central Grants Office, the Substance Use Disorder Grants Manager provides leadership and direction for the lifecycle of culturally specific grants and contracts processes, with a focus on substance use initiatives across multiple program lines. This includes facilitating the pre-award, RFP and RFP process, award, post-award, monitoring, and close-out phases of the grant process in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and mandates.

The Grants Manager will collaborate with internal teams, Tribal Nations, urban American Indian community leaders, and other partners to ensure culturally specific needs are met effectively. Additionally, this position will partner on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with the American Indian Substance Use Policy Lead and other Behavioral Health Administration staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies.

The incumbent will be involved in providing technical assistance, consultation and serving as the tribal liaison for the Substance Use Block Grant within the Tribal Nations and urban American Indian communities. This includes significant partner engagement and program area expertise.

The incumbent reports directly to the AI Team Substance Use Supervisor and will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes to other supervisors and managers within the agency, division or department.

Responsibilities

• Substance Use Disorder Tribal Liaison and Community Engagement
• Grant and Contract Management
• Budget and Financial Administration

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience working with grants and/or contracts for a human services or mental health program. Experience must clearly demonstrate:
  • Knowledge of current substance use disorders prevention service strategies and evidence-based best practices.
  • Strong understanding of core grant management standards and practices.
  • Project and program management skills that include evaluation and tracking grant budgets.
  • Lived experience in an Urban American Indian community or experience working with American Indian communities providing services.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or other related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Knowledge of Minnesota’s Behavioral Health service delivery systems.
• Community engagement experience.
• Ability to deliver and train on specific aspects substance use prevention programs.
• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted 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 and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).