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State of Minnesota State Program Administrator Director / Assistant Director of Social Work in St. Peter, Minnesota

Working Title: Assistant Director of Social Work

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Human Services Department

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 04/20/2024

  • Closing Date : 05/06/2024

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

  • Division/Unit : St Peter / Forensic Behavioral Health

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : No

  • Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually

  • Classified Status : Classified

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

  • FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

  • Telework Eligible : No

  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

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, Forensic Nursing Home, and Community Integrated Services. 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.

Our team is seeking to fill an Assistant Director of Social Work role.

Duties:

  • Assist in managing fiscal, human, and technical resources sufficiently to meet assessed needs.

  • Assist with management of Social Services, including planning, implementing administrative processes, and evaluating clinical services.

  • Ensure that service delivery is consistent with Forensic Services Strategic Plan.

  • Ensure the competency of department staff members and ensures their quality of work and standards of practice align with standards established by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, the National Association of Social Work, and national trends in the field.

  • Serve on statewide committees to support best practices and recommend updated practice standards, direct implementation of needed changes and influence the development of strategic plans.

  • Provide administrative supervision and leadership in social work service delivery and the establishment of best practices for Forensic Services. While collaborating with community stakeholders (e.g., county leaders, the judiciary, etc.) and other divisions of DCT to ensure high quality social service provision to patients served.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, you must be licensed to practice social work in the state of Minnesota; OR be currently licensed to practice social work in another jurisdiction and must obtain licensure in Minnesota prior to appointment. Licensed holder must be active and be in good status with the Board.

In addition, you must satisfy one of the following combinations of licensure and experience:

  • Licensed in the State of Minnesota

  • 3 years’ of experience supervising staff who are working with people with mental illness and clinical expertise specific to patient populations and treatment modalities, and knowledge of relevant and current mental health practices.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant resources within the forensic continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, and community support services.

Leadership experience can include:

  • Skill in monitoring, documenting, and evaluating various processes.

  • Skill in mentoring & facilitating others' constructive participation & support for the program mission.

  • Ability to collaborate with others to develop and implement services to address service needs.

  • 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: o 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions. o 100+ hours per year time commitment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have at least 2 years (4000 hours) of direct Social Work experience.

  • Have at least one year (2,000 hours) of professional experience in providing clinical or practice-based supervision equivalent leadership.

  • Have a foundational knowledge of Forensic policies and procedures.

  • Experience working with forensic populations and/or evidence-based treatments for clients with complex trauma, severe persistent mental illness, developmental disabilities, intense behavioral needs, substance abuse and other co-occurring disorders.

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.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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