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Job Class: Group Supervisor Assistant
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 11/13/2023
• Closing Date : 11/28/2023
• Hiring Agency : Department of Human Services
• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Forensic Services
• Work Shift : Primarily 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, some evening hours
• Days of Work : Primarily Monday - Friday, some weekends
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $28.29 - $41.03/hourly; $59,070 - $85,671/annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes
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Job Summary
Candidates may be eligible for hiring bonus up to $2,500!
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services within the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division of agency.
The Forensics Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment
The Forensic Services Security Department is looking for an Assistant Group Supervisor! The Assistant Group Supervisor will provide direction and leadership in the Security Services department. This role will help ensure quality of care in a safe and secure environment.
Responsibilities may include:
• Supervise Security Services staff
• Develop procedures within the Security Services department
• Assess qualifications of candidates and hire employees, manage employee performance
• Establish service delivery expectations as well as the safety and security of the facility as defined by program policies and procedure
• Utilization, management, and training others on security systems
• Managing assigned security projects
• Assist in critical incident management on campus
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, applicants must have:
• One (1) year supervisory experience in a therapeutic, residential, or corrective environment;
OR
• Two (2) years lead work or professional experience in a therapeutic, residential, or corrective environment providing counseling, rehabilitative patient care, or direction of client care programs.
OR
• Three (3) years paraprofessional experience in a therapeutic, residential or corrective environment providing counseling, rehabilitative patient care, or direction of client care programs.
A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Rehabilitation Therapy, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field may be substituted for six (6) months of experience OR one (1) year of supervisory experience may be substituted for a maximum of 6 months of experience.
OR an equivalent combination of the above.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience utilizing and/or managing security systems or related technology in a secure or locked setting including:
Utilizing video surveillance systems
Managing access control systems
Managing two-way radio systems and utilizing them for emergency response
Experience with electronic monitoring of individuals including the use of GPS
• Experience with critical incident management and emergency response
• Lead projects from assignment and planning through deployment, including:
identifying schedules and scopes
budget estimations
implementation plans and risk mitigation needs
• A background that includes training others on systems, processes, or techniques
• Ability to adapt their leadership style based on the situation
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide documentation to demonstrate proof of education if required for the position.
Application Details
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 .
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date.
If you have questions about the position, contact Dan Seaquist at Daniel.M.Seaquist@state.mn.us or 507-985-2125 .
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 Susan Mwangi at susan.mwangi@state.mn.us .
About Human Services Dept
DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
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
• 12 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 Employment Type: Full-Time