Working Title: Housing Stability Programs Supervisor
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Housing Finance Agency

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/16/2023
• Closing Date: 05/30/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-MMA
• Division/Unit: Payroll Processing / HS-Supervisor
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.10 - $49.13 / hourly; $71,200 - $102,583 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We believe there should be joy in the work we do. We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Housing Stability Programs Supervisor. This newly created position manages the Housing Stability Programs Team. The Housing Stability Programs Team scope of work includes administering programs across the state to help prevent and end homelessness. This is accomplished by working with and supporting community partners including Tribal Nations, non-profit organizations, Continuums of Care regions, Coordinated Entry systems, and people with lived experience of homelessness.

Essential Job Duties

This supervisory position develops, administers, implements, and evaluates the state public programs that are funded via state and federal appropriations and generally implemented through local program administrators. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP)
• Homework Starts with Home (HSWH)
• Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
• Bridges and Bridges Regional Treatment Center (Bridges)
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

This position will direct their efforts to effectively implement the assigned housing stability programs and provide an advanced level of professional program expertise regarding program implementation and decision making. Additionally, this position will coordinate with Data Analysts and Research staff to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of these programs and provide direction to program staff to enhance them as needed.

Understanding the importance of government interactions with the public, the incumbent will represent the state in community settings and actively help broaden access to these state and federally funded programs for all eligible community providers and people, particularly those who have been shut out or have faced barriers in trying to access them in the past.

This position will support the Grants Team to continue to learn, grow and understand how it works and operates within system of institutional racism. It is the team’s collective commitment to have the awareness that we are not perfect in this area; that when we do stumble, we own it and recommit to advancing equity and taking anti-racist actions in our daily work.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years professional experience in state and/or federal programs that focus on preventing and ending homelessness.

A Master’s degree in housing, political science, urban planning or project management may substitute for 18 months of experience or a Bachelor’s degree in these fields may substitute for one year of experience.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following is also required:

• Two (2) year of demonstrated leadership experience as a supervisor, manager, team leader, or other leadership role, that includes developing staff members and fostering a positive, innovative, and productive atmosphere.
• Sufficient knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate public programs and results.
• Commitment to and experience with diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Comprehensive understanding of the homeless response system, including how program administrators and stakeholders operate in the environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one’s own world view and that different world views exist.
• Knowledge and experience with the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program, Housing Trust Fund program, Bridges and Bridges Regional Treatment Center programs, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).
• Working knowledge of Minnesota Housing technology applications, procedures, and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and the applicability of the Minnesota Office of Grants Management’s policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.

Additional Requirements

• Reference Checks.
• Job related background checks.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Ayo Jones at ayo.jones@state.mn.us or 651-215-5976.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Ayo Jones at ayo.jones@state.mn.us.

About Housing Finance Agency

At Minnesota Housing, we know that affordable housing is an essential part of Minnesota’s infrastructure. When you work here, you’re helping to build stronger communities. We also have a national reputation as one of the finest housing finance agencies in the country.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.