Direct Care and Treatment
Minnesota Sex Offender Program
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients. MSOP has facilities in Moose Lake and St. Peter, MN. The Skills Development Specialist exits to act as a primary liaison for MSOP clients vocational programming opportunities; and a primary liaison within Minnesota State Industries manufacturing operations, partners, customers and vendors, coordinating activities relating to the manufacturing, sale, logistics and inventory of product lines in a manner that assures therapeutic treatment and educational delivery systems are maintained for clients within a vocational setting at MSOP. In this role you will provide therapeutic principles of positive work habits, job skill development and personal growth through the supervision and training of clients in the disbursement of orders, manufacturing processes, quality initiatives, inventory control for Minnesota State Industries product lines. Additionally, the Skills Development Specialist will provide training and instruction on areas related to facility needs such as food services, building services, cleaning groups, horticulture, etc. in a manner that facilitates delivery of treatment, therapy, and education systems to clients. Primary Responsibilities Include: • Provide administrative control and direction in the treatment/training/education of clients in production and logistical services for MSOP vocational product lines and MSOP facility needs. • Provide work direction, technical and administrative support, and coordination to MSOP clients, production staff, and customer service representatives in the areas of production and logistical support of Minnesota State Industries product lines. • Develop systems, staff and client training and procedures to facilitate authorization, distribution, completion and verification of tasks performed and inventory purchased, utilized and maintained • Oversee client's completion of documentation for the movement of raw materials and finished product and the development and management of a record keeping system for inventory control purposes. • Manage on-duty time and leave time so that the client's work is completed, and the goals and objectives are met. • Effectively function as a member of the interdisciplinary team by providing a safe and secure facility so that clients receive quality professional serves in a therapeutic environment that is safe for clients and staff.
To qualify, applicants must have: • High school diploma or GED AND • Two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing or therapeutic services environment that demonstrates all the following: Developing, facilitating, and/or evaluating programming aimed at improving client or staff success through instruction, training, and/or practice of independent living and positive socialization skills. Daily utilization of computer software to track, edit, file and schedule shipments, and compile various information for reporting purposes. (Spreadsheets and Database systems) Strong organizational and relationship building skills to address concerns of customers, staff, and clients. Experience that demonstrates leading and teaching complex concepts to others with varying levels of ability and comprehension.
Those crossing Appointing Authorities may be required to successfully complete a physical assessment form, provide education documentation (high school diploma, GED, college transcript, or college degree) and provide documented proof of freedom from tuberculosis completed within the last year.