Reintegration Agent, Senior Agent, or Career Agent

Working Title: Reintegration Agent, Senior Agent, or Career Agent

Job Class: Investigation Specialist

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 83435
• Location: Statewide
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/18/2025
• Closing Date: 01/31/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
• Division/Unit: MSOP-St. Peter / MSOP Reintegration Services B
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Rotating 10-hour shifts. Requires evenings and non-traditional hours as needed.
• Days of Work: Monday - Thursday. Requires weekends and holiday shifts based on client needs and/or workload.
• Travel Required: Yes; Up to 70%
• Investigation Specialist Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
• Human Services Investigator Salary Range: $ 29.78- 43.82/ hourly; $62,181-$91,496/ annually
• Investigator Salary Range: $26.04-$35.43 / Hourly; $54,372-$73,987/ 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.

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.

NOTE: This announcement will be used to fill one (1) vacancy. This vacancy is being posted at the levels of Reintegration Agent, Reintegration Senior Agent and Reintegration Career Agent. The level at which the position is filled will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications.

Led by seasoned and respected professionals, the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a comprehensive sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community in a secure setting. MSOP, while rooted in public safety, is focused on facilitating client’s successful reintegration into the community when risk to the public has been sufficiently reduced. While in provisional discharge status, clients must follow the terms of an individualized court order that addresses their treatment needs, dynamic risk, and criminogenic factors. Agents manage a caseload of MSOP clients who have been granted provisional discharge from the program. As a Reintegration, Senior or Career Agent you will play a crucial role in public safety and the client’s ability to successfully reintegrate into the community. In this role, you will provide supervision, investigation and case management services for clients who are currently granted provisional discharge. You will use GPS monitoring, surveillance, in-person and telephone communication and other case management strategies designed to assist clients with gaining access to community resources, encourage continued participation in treatment services, and support successful and complete reintegration.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supervising and supporting MSOP clients on provisional discharge to ensure law-abiding behavior, compliance with applicable rules and conditions of provisional discharge, and successful community reintegration.
• Serving as a conduit and primary point of contact for individuals, organizations and businesses in the community with whom clients are interacting.
• Maintaining case records and documentation used to ensure MSOP program leadership has the information needed to make informed decisions related to the client and program needs.
• Representing MSOP as a community liaison so that are mission, programs and priorities are understood and opportunities for cooperation are maximized
• Mentoring, training and providing training opportunities for peers.
• Supporting a continuous learning environment by maintaining knowledge of industry best practices, assisting in the advancement of policies and procedures, and identifying areas of improvement.
• Serving as an on-call agent, interacting with a variety of stakeholders, responding and relaying information as needed.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

There are three ways to qualify for this position - Reintegration Agent, Reintegration Senior Agent and Reintegration Career Agent:

Reintegration Agent

• Valid MN Driver’s License; AND
• A minimum of one (1) year of professional or three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in a correctional, secure human services, or community supervision and management setting supervising adult sexual offenders that demonstrates the following:
• Monitoring clients through direct observation of their daily activities and responding to those activities in regards to conditions of release and/or secure facility rule compliance;
• Preparing case summaries and reports, documenting client progress in regard to conditions of release and/ or secure facility rule compliance;
• Training or experience supervising adult sexual abusers who are participating in sex offender specific individual therapy and group treatment and understanding sex offender treatment modalities;
• An understanding of the civil commitment and/or criminal court process;
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices such as cognitive/behavioral programming, motivational interviewing, risk needs responsivity and the different stages of client change;
• Training or and experience assisting clients in their transition/reintegration from a secure correctional or civil commitment setting to community.
  
  
  

Note: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminology, Sociology or related human services field may substitute for one (1) year of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience.

Reintegration Senior Agent

• Valid MN Driver’s License; AND
• Two (2) years professional experience managing and supervising a felony level and/or sex offender caseload within in a correctional, human services or community reintegration setting that demonstrates the following:
• Monitoring activities of clients through interviews and observation of their daily activities;
• Preparing case summaries and reports documenting client progress;
• Completing risk/needs assessments and/or treatment planning;
• Familiarity with individual therapy, resident treatment, forensic populations and court processes;
• Training or experience in cognitive/behavioral programming, motivational interviewing, and transition from a correctional or civil commitment setting to community;
• Conducting investigations and/or surveillance;
• Experience as a community liaison, navigating community resources and developing partnerships with agencies and community organizations.
  
  
  

Note: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminology, Sociology or related human services field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

Reintegration Career Agent

• Valid MN Driver’s License; AND
• Three (3) years advanced professional experience managing and supervising felony level and/or sex offender caseload within a correctional, human services or community reintegration setting that demonstrates the following:
• Supervising clients/offenders transitioning from a correctional or civil commitment setting to community, monitoring compliance with discharge conditions and reducing risk to the community;
• Conducting investigations and/or surveillance;
• Collaborating with law enforcement agencies, treatment providers and other agencies to exchange information which assesses offender needs, treatment options, and supervision objectives;
• Experience as a community liaison, navigating community resources and developing partnerships with agencies and community organizations;
• Exercising independent judgement when responding to emergencies;
• Delivering training which support program objectives and employee development;
• Supervising sexual abusers or offenders, at least one year of which must be in case management.
  
  
  

Note: Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminology, Sociology or related human services field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience OR Master’s degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminology, Sociology or related human services field may substitute for two (2) years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminology, Sociology or related field.
• Knowledge and application of Minnesota state statutes, federal law, client rights as related to civil commitment.
• Knowledge of psychopathic personalities and sex offender treatment modalities.
• Familiarity with community resources available to assist clients with housing, employment, treatment and after-care.
• 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.
  
  

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.

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 the position, contact Scott Halvorson at Scott.e.halvorson@state.mn.us

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 Macy Ollrich at macy.ollrich@state.mn.us

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: macy.ollrich@state.mn.usmacy.ollrich@state.mn.us

About Human Services Dept

DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.

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
  
  

Benefits

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
• Annual pay increases
• 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
  
  

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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)
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• 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
  
  

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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.