Recovery Residence Supervisor - Human Services Supervisor 2 - Remote Eligible

Recovery Residence Supervisor

The incumbent provides supervisory leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the newly established Recovery Residences Certification Program. Following 2025 Minnesota legislation, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive certification standards and compliance monitoring systems statewide. The supervisor oversees the transition from Free Standing Room and Board to Recovery Residences, establishing a new regulatory framework from the ground up. This role manages a team of three specialists responsible for inspections, applications, and complaint investigations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Exercise supervisory authority so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered and employees under my jurisdiction will effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve the annual objectives of the section.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive Recovery Residences certification program and regulatory framework.
• Lead strategic planning, program evaluation, and continuous improvement for Recovery Residences oversight program.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - Experience must include:
• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
• 100+ hours per year time commitment
• AND
• Three (3) years of highly skilled experience with substance use disorder (SUD) principles and peer support models.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Expertise in 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA confidentiality regulations.
• Experience working with people in recovery and understanding recovery-oriented principles and trauma-informed approaches.
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, inspection protocols, and continuous improvement processes.
• Experience developing certification standards, application processes, renewals, and compliance activities.
• Data collection, analysis, and report on program outcomes.
• Valid Driver's License.

*Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. **

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Advanced-level knowledge of planning methodologies and subject matters related to SUD.
• Broad-based, integrated understanding of federal/state law and polices relating to treatment strategies
• Understanding of principles of group dynamics and ability to facilitate goal-oriented outcomes.
• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

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 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.