- Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title: Licensor II, Home and Community-Based Services

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

- Job ID: 97778
- 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: 10/16/2026
- Closing Date: 10/22/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: DHS - Central Office / OIG-LIC HCBS Licensing 1
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes, (Approximately 50% for Inspections, Meetings, and Trainings)
- Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Skilled 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.

Responsibilities

This position exists to execute the responsibilities of the Commissioner of Human Services pursuant to the provisions of the Human Services Licensing Act, the Background Study Act, Reporting of Maltreatment of Minors Act, Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Act (VAA), Minnesota Data Practices Act, and the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act and other applicable state and federal laws and rules governing the provision of services by a DHS licensed program or service. Licensors in this position:

- Assist unit supervisor/manager in tasks that support the unit such as distribution of caseloads, data and trend analysis, data reporting, researching complex policy and protocol issues.
- Train new licensors on division protocols, resources, and systems. Review and edit compliance orders of new staff to assure that they comply with division protocols and standards.
- Conduct licensing inspections, investigate complaints of alleged licensing violations, evaluate applications,



changes in the terms of a license and variance requests to determine compliance with and to enforce licensing requirements. The requirements apply to a wide range DHS licensed residential and nonresidential programs serving children, vulnerable adults, including adult day services.
- Develop and enforce corrective action plans and interventions, as applicable, to assist license holders in complying with regulations that ensure the ongoing protection of the health, safety, and rights of the children and adults served in these facilities.
- Interpret the requirements of laws and regulations that apply to all DHS licensed programs as listed above.
- Assist unit supervisor/manager with the development of licensing policies, procedures, protocols, and forms that are designed to achieve a high level of quality and consistency in investigations, inspections, and subsequent actions. Exercise independent judgment in the application of agency policies and procedures.
- Complete licensing actions that are subject to public scrutiny through the license holders’ and applicants’ rights to due process and through public posting of the most frequently requested licensing action on the DHS website. Work must be able to be upheld under legal challenge, including administrative reconsideration, and licensors are called upon to testify in contested case hearings. Adhere to state and federal data practice requirements.
- Coordinate work with other divisions and external state and federal agencies related to funding and fiscal program integrity issues. This includes joint investigations when the issues extend beyond program licensing standards (e.g., fraud investigations).
- Work with

📌 Licensor II, Home and Community-Based Services (St Paul)
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