Family Supports Unit Director - State Program Administrator Manager

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Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: Family Supports Unit Director
Job Class: State Program AdministratorManager
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 12/27/2023
• Closing Date : 01/23/2024
• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit : Family Supports
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes, up to 20% of the time
• Salary Range: $36.52 - $52.79 / hourly; $76,253 - $110,225 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.
Job Summary
The Family Supports Unit Directorleads a dedicated group of staff in creating equitable opportunities to meet the needs of incarcerated persons and their families. Responsibilities include:

• Navigate existing family-focused systems and providers to create supports and services for justice-impacted persons and their families and children.
• Ensure departmental policies and services reflect families and parents to decrease (further) systemic harms.
• Provide quality services through using evidence-based or promising practices, showing measurable outcomes.
• Manageand direct staff within the provisions of the various labor contracts, plans, administrative procedures and policies.
• Develop and manage unit budgets, grants and contracts to support effective services and interventions

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position will require sporadic in-person meetings as needed. 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.
Qualifications
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 designing, implementing, and evaluating programming/services for correctional clients or clients on community supervision.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  • A Master's degree inCriminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, or closely related field may substitute for one and a half (1.5) years of experience.

Applicants who meet the experience requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following:

• Capacity to lead, motivate, and delegate work to staff to ensure that objectives are clearly defined, attainable, and that efficient progress is made towards work goals
• Knowledge of family services such as child support, child welfare and custody, family court, and the policies, people, partners, and resources coordinating these sytems and services sufficient to design and implement family supportive policies and services.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to develop and/or administer budgets.

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

• Master's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, or closely related field.
• Experience working in a secured or correctional setting, such as a Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF), county jail, or workhouse.
• Supervisory experience and/or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI).

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.
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 .
If you have questions about the position, contact Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us or 651-361-7304 .
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 Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us .
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence.Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
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
• 11 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)
• 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.