Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Working Title: Rehabilitation Counselor Senior

Job Class: Rehabilitation Counselor Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 85578

• 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 : 04/12/2025

• Closing Date : 04/25/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE Forensics

• Division/Unit : MSOP / MSOP SP CPS Clinical Prog

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment . DHS 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 Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides comprehensive services to 740 civilly committed clients. Services include sex offense specific treatment, education programming, therapeutic recreation, vocational programming and volunteer services, and health and wellness. Community Preparation Services (CPS), located in St. Peter, works with clients in the later stages of treatment. CPS emphasizes deinstitutionalization and reintegration, offering a less restrictive, unlocked setting that provides clients the opportunity to continue their treatment while preparing for their successful reentry into the community.

Our team is seeking a dynamic, dedicated individual to join us for a unique and rewarding career opportunity as a Rehabilitation Counselor Senior. This position, at CPS, provides direct rehabilitation therapy services to civilly committed clients at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) St. Peter.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the development of client individual treatment or rehabilitation plans by collaborating on the provision of clinical programming that is related to the client's individual treatment needs.

• Develop and implement clinical programming that provides opportunities for clients to develop skills and competencies introduced in treatment.

• Facilitate clinical programming that meets the needs of the clients.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and report writing of clinical programming.

• Participate in staff meetings and special projects as assigned for the purpose of enhancing MSOP programming and for professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experienceproviding counseling, behavioral management, rehabilitation services, caseload management, development or contribution to treatment or rehabilitation plans, and/or job placement services to individuals with developmental disabilities, mentally ill, or adjudicated sexual offense populations.

Note: A Master's degree in Rehabilitation (Vocational and Counseling), Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or Sociology, may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - 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.