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Working Title: Incarceration Alternatives Program Director

Job Class: Corrections Program Director

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 81767

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/14/2024

• Closing Date : 11/25/2024

• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

• Division/Unit : Community Reentry

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Mon-Tues 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Thurs 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Thursday

• Days Off: Friday - Sunday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time

• Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

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 is a temporary position anticipated to last three (3) years.

This position directs and manages a statewide approach to the Department of Corrections' (DOC) programs and initiatives in providing alternatives to incarceration for supervision clients in violation of conditions of release. This position designs strategies, guides, coordinates and networks with various other government and community organizations whose resources or services impact successful release interventions and support; identifies, manages and finds solutions to reentry issues that affect available services and resources which would positively reintegrate clients; and develops, awards and monitors grants and contracts awarded to government and community organizations in delivering interventions. This position also provides program direction and supervises staff associated with the Opportunity for Change (O4C) Program.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position is eligible to telework up to 20 hours per week. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Four (4)years of experience with clients from a diverse background in the fields of corrections, social work, social services, education, chemical dependency, mental health, residential treatment, or related field.(NOTE:A Doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; Associate’s degree may substitute for six months (6) of experience.)

• Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI), or comparable leadership program.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications listed above will be further assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of human resources principles, procedures and systems sufficient to manage and maintain a harmonious labor relations environment in accordance with collective bargaining and affirmative action/equal opportunity policies.

• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to relay sensitive information to staff, the public, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, incarcerated individuals, and other state agencies and; to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated individuals to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting safety and security.

• Human relation and conflict resolution skills sufficient to effectively solve problems in a manner that is sensitive to organizational structures, cultures, as well as the needs of groups and individuals; and to elicit cooperation from staff and incarcerated individuals to resolve difficult and potentially dangerous situations affecting safety and security.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Completion of a degree in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education, Law, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or a Human Services related field with an emphasis in corrections/criminal justice.

• Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience in a correctional environment with experience in designing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs.

• Supervisory experience directing client/resident living units or corrections program services/activities/security sufficient to plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates in a correctional setting.

• Experience in committee and/or project leadership/management.

• Training or experience in Evidence Based Practices (EBP) designed to reduce criminal thinking and behaviors

• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of correctional programs, which provide a direct service to and interaction with incarcerated individuals and includes program/service management.

• Experience in designing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of processes, practices and policies.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.