Human Svcs Support Specialist

Working Title:
Human Svcs Support Specialist

Job Class:
Human Services Support Specialist

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Full/Part Time:
  Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/09/2026
• 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
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

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

• 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.

This announcement will be used to fill multiple part-time vacancies on rotating shift at Forensic Services in St. Peter. Rotating shift hours of work may include: 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:00pm-10:30pm and occasional 8:00am-4:30pm. Scheduled work hours will include weekends and some holidays. The Forensics Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety.

This is a safe and secure treatment environment.

• 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.

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