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Working Title: Unit Supervisor

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 90401

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 11/20/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/03/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-LIC MHSUD Unit Supervisors

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $38.16 - $54.97 / hourly; $79,678 - $114,777 / 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 Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 position is eligible for_** telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **_for applicants who reside in Minnesota_** **_or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._

_*Approximately, 35% travel and overnights to provide supervision and oversight of licensors._

This position exists to supervise statewide licensing of mental health, substance use disorder, and children’s residential facilities licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS). This includes supervising staff who conduct inspections and investigations related to licensing, evaluating and approving licensing actions, developing policies, processes, and tools to most efficiently complete the work, and interacting with multiple stakeholders to promote understanding of the licensing processes and compliance with the regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

_**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.**_

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience 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) - experience must include:

o 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

o 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of experience with methods to investigate issues or monitor compliance with regulatory requirements related to mental health, substance use disorder, and children’s residential facilities.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Develop and maintain policies, procedures, protocols, and/or tools to direct staff in completing work, including updating policies as needed.

+ Identify and/or resolve problems and case or regulatory or compliance issues.

+ Knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations and laws governing licensed facilities and programs.

+ Knowledge of Department of Human Services (DHS) systems or similar and licensed services.

+ Supervisory experience that expands across a variety of settings or services, a diverse team, and a variety of staff experience.

+ Knowledge of contemporary methods used in providing services to children and adults in licensed programs.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Monitor and evaluate the work of staff through participation in and observation of licensing inspections and investigations of programs.

+ Work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people of varying backgrounds and with people who have varying levels of understanding of the subject matter.

+ Provide technical assistance to and respond to questions from counties and private agencies, license holders.

+ Develop plans, including changing existing procedures and policies, to implement changes in state law or rule or to address changes from the policy/program divisions.

+ Present licensing information at conferences and to stakeholder groups

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

+ Criminal background check

+ Reference check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

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.