Working Title: State Prog Admin Senior - EBP SpecialistJob Class: State Program Administrator SeniorAgency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 84338
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/22/2025
Closing Date : 02/28/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Central Office / DOC Evidence-Based Practices
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / 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.This position actively supports correctional evidence-based practices training and interventions across the state. This position will provide EBP training to correctional staff and partners at the Statewide Training Academy and provide EBP curriculum training to new staff and partner facilitators in cognitive-behavioral interventions. This position will also support ongoing learning of staff and partner participants through actively creating, coordinating, and leading communities of practices and refreshers in EBP curriculum. This position will assist other EBP unit staff in the observation, feedback, coaching of staff at all levels, and provide quality assurance & fidelity monitoring of individual and group interventions, coaching circles, and implementation needs designed to support increased proficiency of tools and interventions used across the state.Hybrid/Telework: The specific Minnesota work location will be determined at the time of appointment based on department business needs and applicant availability. This position offers a hybrid work environment including telework and field work. Field work may include, but is not limited to traveling to various Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCF) locations which may include Faribault, Lino Lakes. Oak Park Heights, Moose Lake, Red Wing, Rush City, St. Cloud, Shakopee, Stillwater, Togo and Willow River.Minimum QualificationsTo be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all three (3) 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.
Two (2) years of experience utilizing a variety of correctional evidence-based practices (EBP), including but not limited to, motivational interviewing, risk, need, responsivity assessments, integrated case planning, cognitive behavioral tools, and/or Communities of Practice.
Experience providing correctional EBP facilitation/training for corrections professionals.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Please note: Completion of a master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; completion of a bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience; completion of an associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) month of experience.Applicants meeting the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on the following:
Knowledge of correctional EBP sufficient to design, develop, and implement EBP activities and training that can be utilized statewide for all three supervision delivery systems as well as DOC prison facilities.
Written communication skills sufficient to write DOC project plans, and reports regarding evidence-based practices.
Ability to design and implement an EBP training plan for the DOC as a prototype for utilization statewide.
Ability to strategically develop and implement EBP-based correctional programs and evaluate existing services for clients and incarcerated individuals.
Ability to research and analyze new and emerging trends and best practices in correctional evidence-based practices.
Preferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Law Enforcement, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a closely related field.
Three (3) years or more of professional experience using a variety of correctional evidence-based practices (EBP), including but not limited to, motivational interviewing, risk, need, responsivity assessments, integrated case planning, cognitive behavioral tools, coaching staff/peers and/or Communities of Practice.
Experience in designing, implementing, and/or evaluating correctional evidence-based practices and/or programming.
Experience coordinating an EBP quality assurance evaluation process.
Experience as a Lead or Master level trainer in at least two (2) EBP curricula such as Motivational Interviewing, Core Correctional Practices, Case Planning, Assessments, and/or Cognitive Behavioral Programming.
Physical RequirementsThe selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening. For a copy of the PDA, please email Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us (teresa.moen@state.mn.us¿)Additional RequirementsThe 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 EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.
