Group Supervisor
State of Minnesota
**Working Title: Group Supervisor**
**Job Class: Group Supervisor**
**Agency: Direct Care and Treatment**
+ **Job ID** : 91881
+ **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** : 02/03/2026
+ **Closing Date** : 02/09/2026
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : St. Peter / Forensic Mental Health Program / Grove 5 / North Campus
+ **Division/Unit** : St Peter / Forensics
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + Late/Weekend Hours
+ **Days of Work** : Varies
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $36.64 - $53.04 / hourly; $76,504 - $110,747 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive
+ 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.
The Forensic Mental Health Program is looking for a Unit Supervisor!
The Unit Supervisor will provide leadership in treatment planning and implementation to ensure patient care is parallel with treatment models. The Unit Supervisor will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day aspects of the unit while collaborating with the team to ensure a safe environment for patients; that is therapeutic, positive, and respectful. This position may administratively supervise direct care staff including Forensic Support Specialists (FSS), Forensic Support Specialist Leads (FSSL) Human Services Support Specialists (HSSS) or Residential Program Leads (RPL) and supports the planning and implementation of a treatment model for the unit(s) in collaboration with the clinical treatment team.
Unit Supervisors area administratively supervised by the grove Clinical Director (CD), who works in conjunction with the grove Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor (RNAS). Night Residential Directors are administratively supervised by the Night Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor (RNAS). Under the direction of the CD and/or RNAS, this position works collaboratively with other Unit Supervisors (US)/Night Residential Directors (NRDs) and Registered Nurse Supervisors (RNS) to ensure that patient care services are aligned with the program’s service delivery model(s), the treatment team is functioning effectively, the environment is safe and secure, program policies and procedures are being implemented as required, and that unit operational needs are being met.
**Minimum Qualifications**
To qualify, applicants must:
Have three (3) years work experience in a therapeutic, residential or corrective environment providing case management or the monitoring and delivery of therapeutic services to individuals, AND at least one year of experience **MUST include supervising, coaching and managing employees** .
Demonstrated leadership experience may include any of the following:
+ Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker OR project lead*
+ Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
+ Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
+ A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must also include:
+ 1+ years of identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
+ 100+ hours per year time commitment
** _A master’s degree in criminal justice, Law Enforcement, Rehabilitation Therapy, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Healthcare Management, or a related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Law Enforcement, Rehabilitation Therapy, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Healthcare Management or a related field may be substituted for 6 months of experience. **_
**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 – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - If applicable, 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.
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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