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Human Svcs Support Specialist

State of Minnesota • Saint Peter, MN • 7h ago

Working Title: Human Svcs Support Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Support Specialist

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 94222

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 : 05/13/2026

Closing Date : 06/29/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter AFSCME

Division/Unit : Forensics / Forensic Nursing Home D

Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift

Days of Work : varies

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $24.75 - $31.68 / hourly; $51,678 - $66,147 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Work Area : Forensics Nursing Home

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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.

Candidates may qualify for a hiring bonus up to $2,500!!!

This posting will be used to fill multiple full- and part-time positions, on various shifts

The Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Nursing Home team!

The Forensic Nursing Home is located on the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center campus in St. Peter, MN. The Forensic Nursing Home is Minnesota's only state-operated nursing home, the facility provides a secure, licensed nursing home setting for individuals who are civilly committed.

Job Responsibilities:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Human Services Support Specialist (HSSS) is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides direct care, treatment, support, and leisure activities to residents at the Forensic Nursing Home.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position include:

Providing care to residents in accordance with the plan of care and under the direction of a licensed nurse while maintaining a therapeutic working relationship with residents

Directly supporting residents as necessary including assisting in meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, and personal care activities, emergency intervention and providing general resident supervision

Addressing crisis situations that present a risk to the health and safety of residents (e.g., CPR, first aid, emergency physical intervention)

Using non-physical intervention strategies (e.g., negotiation, active listening, redirection) whenever possible to address behavioral crisis and potential behavioral crisis

Maintaining a clean safe working environment

Transporting residents, if needed

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

CNA Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Prior healthcare experience.

Valid driver's license.

High School diploma or General Education Diploma

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

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.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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.

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