Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota. Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: State Prog Admin Manager Sr - Release Planning Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Corrections Dept
• Job ID : 86321
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 05/17/2025
• Closing Date : 06/06/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Managerial
• Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Asst Com Hlth, Rec, & Prog
• Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : Yes/25%
• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes 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.
Job Summary
This position exists to provide executive leadership, professional expertise, and department-wide oversite (10 Minnesota Correctional Facility sites) of Health Services Release and Reintegration Planning. Role of position is to review and make recommendations regarding structure and clinical design of release planning services, allocation of resources, oversight of policy and procedures, and staff training . Responsibilities include working with community and public agency partners and representing the DOC statewide and nationally in health services reentry.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all 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.
• Licensed as an independent clinical mental health provider (e.g., LP, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, LPCC) in Minnesota with demonstrated expertise in mental health and evaluation and treatment.
• Three (3) years of advanced experience in Health Services management or designing, implementing, and/or evaluating behavioral health programs. Note: A Doctorate in Psychology or closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience).
• Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead/project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI). Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the offender reentry process and successful reentry models.
• Knowledge of the Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) framework, including risk/needs assessments, motivational interviewing; effective client case planning/management; correctionalevidence-based practices; and evaluation/performance measures.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures sufficient to develop and/or administer a budget.
• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to provide effective leadership/management, work direction/guidance, and constructive feedback to others and to explain
complicated information to varied audiences.
• Human relation skills sufficient to effectively manage staff and develop collaborative relationships with a variety of public, private and community organizations, including other state agencies.
• Ability to provide leadership and both direct and shared management and supervision of staff in the delivery of ongoing programs, divisional planning, program control, and implementation of new or revised programs, policies, procedures, and resource allocations Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky at . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.
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.
Application Details
How to Apply
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Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Shelley Rojesky at or .
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 Shelley Rojesky at .
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 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
• 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
• 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 . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 19 May 2025
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