Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist - Human Services Program Specialist

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

Working Title:
Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist

Job Class:
Human Services Program Specialist 2

Agency:
Human Services Dept

• Job
• 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: 10/15/2026
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD Special Projects
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, (30% for meetings and trainings)
• Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / 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:
  Yes

The Department of Human Services 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 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.

The Recovery Residence Certification Specialist implements Minnesota’s Recovery Residence Certification Program by conducting certification reviews, on-site inspections, complaint investigations, and ongoing compliance monitoring. The position ensures recovery residences meet statutory, safety, and quality standards and supports the oversight of the recovery housing system. The Specialist collaborates with internal and external partners to promote consistent, equitable, and recovery-oriented certification practices statewide.

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

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 high-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 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…