Group Supervisor Assistant

Working Title: Group Supervisor Assistant

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 82590

• Location : St. Peter

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/17/2024

• Closing Date : 01/06/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DCT St. Peter Region MMA

• Division/Unit : St Peter / Security Services Supervisors

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.19 - $45.24 / hourly; $65,124 - $94,461 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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.

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.

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.

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

• 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

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.