Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist - Human Services Program Specialist Job Saint Paul area,Minnesota USA,Social

Position: Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist - Human Services Program Specialist 2

Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

Telework

Eligible for telework 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.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

Responsibilities

Certification Review and Compliance Monitoring.
Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Support.

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.

There are three (3) different ways to qualify for this position, and you must have the required work experience:

One (1) year of advanced-level working experience in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within a human services, behavioral health, or residential/housing program along with the required work experiences listed below.
OR
Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, human services, social work, or another closely related degree.
AND
Two (2) years of working experience providing technical support duties in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within a human services, behavioral health, or residential/housing program along with the required work experiences listed below.
OR
Three (3) years of working experience providing technical support duties in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within a human services, behavioral health, or residential/housing program along with the required work experiences listed below.

Required work experience must clearly demonstrate:

Experience reviewing, evaluating, or monitoring program documentation, applications, or compliance records.
Experience applying federal, state, or local regulations or policies governing human services, housing, or health programs.
Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements, such as HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, or comparable privacy frameworks.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and document management tools such as Adobe Acrobat.
Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Familiarity with state statutes, rules, and policy approaches to human services programs. Continuous improvement process tools and/or models to produce results‑based metrics.
Skilled at giving presentations and facilitating discussions to solicit and explore diverse perspectives.
Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond flexibly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state…