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 Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Licensing Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions of the Licensing Division’s EIDBI Licensing Unit, including directly supervising the supervisors of EIDBI licensing teams.  The incumbent ensures that the division adheres to relevant statutes and rules governing the licensing of EIDBI providers under the Human Services Licensing Act (MN Statutes, Chapter 245A) and EIDBI Standards (MN Statutes, Unit 256B.0949), and the incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in laws and rules relating to licensing functions, maltreatment of children and vulnerable adults, background studies, data practices, and related due processes.

The domain of responsibilities include: 

Supervision and management.  Supervision of the Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) licensing unit supervisors.  Manage areas of responsibility in a manner which supports the department’s core values and the division’s mission, goals, and objectives, consistent with state and federal law.  Ensure the unit has available, sufficient, and qualified personnel so that monitoring reviews and investigations are carried out in accordance with law, policy and rules, and violations are identified with changes effected for the welfare of the people served in licensed services. 

Managing program development and operation.  Participates with the Deputy Inspector General, assistant director, and the management team in the planning and development of new initiatives, including legislation, rule development, and other projects vital to the success of the division in fulfilling its duties and meeting its overall mission, goals, and objectives.

Licensing actions.  Oversees issuance of licensing actions in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A, including denials, conditional licenses, fines, suspensions, revocations, and temporary immediate suspensions.

Legislative and intergovernmental activities.  Assist the Deputy Inspector General and assistant director in identifying and developing legislative initiatives related to EIDBI.

Program integrity monitoring.  Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, forms, and referral systems of the EIDBI licensing unit in monitoring high-risk providers related to program integrity and fraud. 

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include: 

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead; 
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4); 
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee 
• (e.g. ERG) - Experience must include: 

AND

Five (5) years of experience: (a) managing and overseeing services licensed by the with Department of Human Services (DHS), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), or similar services licensed in other states; or (b) as a licensor, licensing supervisor or manager of such services. 

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Develop laws, rules, and/or regulations.
• Review all relevant operational and statistical reports showing data from business units, particularly EIDBI licensing unit. 
• Review, approve, and sign program licensing actions to assure compliance with Minnesota statutes and rules.
• Plan, organize, assign, and/or direct licensing work activities of the business unit’s leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to Department of Human Services (DHS) licensing functions.
• Sufficient knowledge in prevailing philosophies, trends, and methods of service delivery used in services for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
• Knowledge of Public Employment Labor Relations Act (MN Statutes, Chapter 179A) supervisory duties as well as union contracts.
• Ability to allocate, evaluate, and reallocate staff resources to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Licensing Division.
• Ability to direct group problem solving and negotiation processes to achieve measurable results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to provide effective presentations.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Master's degree or above in social work, sociology, psychology, or another human service-related field.