What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Program Admin Senior - EBP Specialist position at Minnesota Department of Corrections?
Working Title: State Prog Admin Senior - EBP Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Corrections Dept
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 Qualifications
To 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.
Applicants meeting the above minimum qualifications will be further assessed on the following:
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
The 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
Additional Requirements
The 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.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us or 651-361-7592.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us.
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
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.
Your benefits may include:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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 and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: 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: Yes
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 Qualifications
To 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.
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.
The 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.
The 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
Additional Requirements
The 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.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us or 651-361-7592.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Teresa Moen at teresa.moen@state.mn.us.
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Working together to improve the state we love.
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.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
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 and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Salary : $58,129 - $85,232
