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Family Supports Unit Facility Navigator - State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Minnesota Department of Corrections · Faribault, MN · Today
Information Technology$26.12–$37.91/hrPart-time

Location: Faribault
Telework Eligible: Yes, up to 1-2 days per two-week pay period
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

About the role

This position administers and coordinates family support services and programming within designated Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCFs) in collaboration with facility case managers, transition coordinators, interagency and community partners. It will support incarcerated persons and their families and serve as point person for critical concerns and in navigating policies or processes. This position also coordinates or facilitates family visitation or parent training or support programs.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and coordinate family support services and programming within designated MCFs.
  • Collaborate with facility case managers, transition coordinators, interagency, and community partners.
  • Support incarcerated persons and their families, addressing critical concerns and navigating policies or processes.
  • Serve as a point person for family-related questions or concerns.
  • Coordinate or facilitate family visitation, parent training, or support programs.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with public, private, and community organizations.

Requirements

  • One (1) year of experience working with people impacted by child protection or family court systems; OR
  • Two (2) years of experience supervising correctional clients in a secured or correctional environment.
  • Working knowledge of corrections, the criminal justice system, child welfare, and court systems.
  • Customer service skills sufficient to answer family-related questions or concerns navigating policies, processes, or procedures.
  • Human relation skills sufficient to develop collaborative relationships with a variety of public, private, and community organizations.
  • Organizational skills sufficient to coordinate family support services and programming within designated MCFs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
  • Experience supervising correctional clients in a secured or correctional environment.
  • Case management or counseling experience in a secured or correctional environment.
  • Experience using virtual workspaces (such as Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.) for delivering content at meetings or presentations.

Physical Requirements

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 Katie Wynn (Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us).

Additional Requirements

  • Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check, including 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 be conducted.
  • New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
  • The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

$26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Benefits

  • 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)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, 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.

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