Human Svcs Support Specialist

Working Title:
Human Svcs Support Specialist
Job Class:
Human Services Support Specialist
Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment

• Job : 96141
• Location
  :
  St. Peter
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/07/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  Forensics / FMHP Prairieview N
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Rotating Shift, 6a-2p; 2p-10p occasionally 8a-4p, 64 hours per pay period
• Days of Work
  : varies, will include every other weekend
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $25.18 - $32.23 / hourly
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $2500!!!

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services team.

* This post will be used to fill 2 identical part-time positions.

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Human Services Support Specialist will provide direct care, training, treatment, support, and leisure activities to clients of Transition Services.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating support plans and treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Observing, interpreting, and documenting client responses to treatment and training interventions and communicating unusual or unexpected reactions or outcomes to program supervisors and other team members.
• Providing general client supervision and addressing crisis situations that present a risk to the health and safety of clients (e.g., CPR, first aid, emergency physical intervention).
• Providing direct care services and support to clients sufficient to ensure they are well fed, cared for, in good health, and included in decisions, as appropriate.
• Performing basic health care procedures, such as negotiation, redirection, etc., to control and diffuse aggressive violent, and inappropriate behavior.
• Intervening in emergency situations.
• Avoiding conflict and control issues whenever possible and teaching clients similar strategies.
• Establishing rapport with clients, their families and service providers.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Transporting clients as needed.

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• High School diploma or General Education Diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license.

• 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.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your work experience in the areas listed for each job held.

REFERENCE CHECKS
- The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials.

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.

Direct Care and Treatment is a highly specialized behavioral health system operated by the State of Minnesota. DCT operates treatment programs, residential and vocational services for people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and more.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

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