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Working Title: Skills Development Specialist

Job Class: Skills Development Specialist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 87665

+ **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** : 07/18/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/31/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / MAPE Forensics

+ **Division/Unit** : MSOP Support Functions / MSOP CPS Vocational

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 serves people who are court ordered to receive sex offense specific treatment via the civil commitment process. Program staff provide comprehensive services including therapy, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming and volunteer services, to clients in a therapeutic environment where safety and security are at the forefront of all campus activities.

The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Skills Development Specialist in St. Peter, MN.

In this role, the Skills Development Specialist provides therapeutic principles of positive work habits, job skill development and personal growth through the supervision and training of clients in the disbursement of orders, manufacturing processes, quality initiatives, inventory control for Minnesota State Industries product lines. In addition to providing technical expertise to the Minnesota State Industries operation in the manufacture, sale, transportation, repair, maintenance and upgrading of its product lines in a manner that facilitates delivery of treatment, therapy and education systems to clients.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

+ Provide administrative control and direction in the treatment/training/education of clients in production and logistical services for MSOP vocational product lines.

+ Provide work direction, technical and administrative support, and coordination to MSOP clients, production staff, and customer service representatives in the areas of production and logistical support of Minnesota State Industries product lines.

+ Oversee client's completion of documentation for the movement of raw materials and finished product and the development and management of a record keeping system for inventory control purposes.

+ Manage on duty time and leave time so that the client's work is completed and the goals and objectives are met.

+ Effectively function as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing a safe and secure facility so that clients receive quality professional serves in a therapeutic environment that is safe for clients and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must have:

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND

Two (2) years of administrative support, paraprofessional, or technical experience in a manufacturing or therapeutic services environment demonstrating the following:

+ Developing, facilitating, and/or evaluating programming aimed at improving client or staff success through instruction, training, and/or practice of independent living and positive socialization skills.

+ Advanced computer software skills sufficient to track shipments, file claims, develop schedules, and compile and document information.

+ Organizational and human relation skills sufficient to handle concerns of customers, staff, and clients.

+ Ability to teach complex concepts to clients or staff of varying levels of ability and comprehension.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in business management, rehab therapy, or behavioral or social science field.

+ Working knowledge of scheduling systems, database management, and/or e-commerce systems.

+ Possess Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement Process training/certification.

+ 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 – Direct Care & Treatment 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.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.