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Working Title: Supervisor of Clinical Programming- Therapeutic Recreation

Job Class: State Program Administrator Supervisor Principal

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 83012

• 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 : 01/04/2025

• Closing Date : 01/17/2025

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

• Division/Unit : MSOP Clinical/Medical / MSOP SP Clinical Prog

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/ Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,177 - $101,602 / 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 (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.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides comprehensive services to 740 civilly committed clients. Services include sex offense specific treatment, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming and volunteer services, and health and wellness.

Our team in St. Peter, MN is seeking a dynamic, dedicated individual to join us for a unique and rewarding career opportunity as a Supervisor of Clinical Programming- Recreation. This position provides supervision to professional staff in development and implementation of clinical programming.

Responsibilities may include:

• Directing department staffing including hiring, training, assigning/delegating employee work tasks.

• Evaluating and managing employee performance.

• Developing, overseeing, and providing ongoing supervision of Clinical Programming to ensure quality and consistency in the delivery of therapeutic recreation.

• Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience that 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) - must include: 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, 100+ hours per year time commitment; AND one of the following

Three (3) years professional level of experience in a mental health, substance use disorder, and/or sex offender specific treatment setting demonstrating the following:

• Direct care of clients and/or patients including conducting recreation therapy programs and facilitating recreation activities.

• Planning and development of therapeutic recreation programming activities to maintain departmental goals.

OR

Three (3) years of experience in rehabilitation services demonstrating the following:

• Experience planning, organizing, and overseeing rehabilitation programs.

• Knowledge of how to create, evaluate, and improve services that meet the needs of the population served.

• Providing leadership in the development, expansion and maintenance of departmental priorities, tasks, and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least One (1) year ofexperience in mental health and/or sexual offender treatment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Park & Recreation, Corrective Therapy, Physical Education, or related field.

• One (1) year of experience as a Recreation Therapist with responsibility for developing group and individual therapeutic recreation and/or corrective therapy programs, and monitoring and evaluating client progress.

• 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 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.