Working Title: Scheduling Coordinator Agency: Human Services Department - Job ID : 86091
- Location : St. Peter
- Telework Eligible : No
- Full/Part Time : Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
- Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted : 05/08/2025
- Closing Date : 05/15/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS St Peter AFSCME
- Division/Unit : St Peter / Forensics Scheduling
- Work Shift : Rotating
- Work Hours : 8:00am-4:30pm & 10:00am-6:30pm
- Days of Work : Rotating (including weekends)
- Travel Required : No
- Salary Range: $20.45 - $27.12 / hourly; $42,699 - $56,626 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
- Work Area : Forensics Scheduling
- 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.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services within the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division of agency. 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.
This position exists to provide administrative and clerical service to the Forensic Scheduling Office while creating and maintaining schedules for security counselors and leads, nursing staff, human services support specialists, dietary staff, and support staff. This position requires customer service, proficient computer skills, and the ability to understand and apply collective bargaining unit language.
Minimum Qualifications - Customer Services skill sufficient to provide information to other Forensic Services staff in a helpful and courteous manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Word for document creation and formatting, MS Excel for data collection, entry, and basic analysis (e.g., charts, tables), MS PowerPoint for preparing presentations and visual materials
- Data Entry skills sufficient to create database records and update entries within a forensic healthcare setting
- Database Management skills sufficient to navigate, update, and maintain a database in a forensic healthcare setting.
- English Language skills sufficient to compose correspondence with accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, and union partners
- Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Spreadsheets skills sufficient to develop and modify basic spreadsheets and be able to sort and extract data
- Typing/Keyboarding skills sufficient to complete a variety of reports, letters, and data entry
- Word processing skills sufficient to develop and modify a variety of correspondence and reports
- Experience with Outlook and Microsoft Office applications (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Teams, Excel, Forms, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications - 1 year of scheduling experience or familiarity with Atlas Scheduling Software
- Knowledge of various local labor contract bargaining unit agreements.
- 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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.