Designated Manager - Community Residential Supervisor

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Care and Treatment is seeking a Designated Manager to supervise MSOCS residential homes in Forest Lake, MN. The role involves leading direct care staff, coordinating programs, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position requires demonstrated leadership and two years of experience in therapeutic or residential settings, with duties including staff development and community integration. Work shifts vary, with potential evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience including supervisor or team lead roles.
• Two years of demonstrated experience in a therapeutic or residential setting.
• Ability to coordinate care with families, case managers, and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise residential staff and ensure program objectives are met.
• Administer fiscal resources for a MSOCS home in compliance with regulations.
• Develop and evaluate residential services to meet client needs and community integration.
• Provide direct care to residents to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain safe, healthy, and attractive residential environments.
• Build positive relationships with the local community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Counseling experience

Staff supervision

Job description

Working Title: Designated Manager

Job Class: Community Residential Supervisor

• Job ID: 97193
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/25/2026
• Closing Date: 10/15/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT EMSOCS/METO/Cambg Reg MMA
• Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment/ MSOCS FC Forest Lake
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies: Days/ Evenings/ Overnights/ Rotating Shifts (ex: 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m; 3:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program
• Days of Work: Varies: may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required: Yes, for meetings and on site as needed
• Salary Range: $32.81 - $47.61 / hourly; $68,507 - $99,409 / 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: Yes

Working Title: Designated Manager

Job Class: Community Residential Supervisor

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID: 97193
• Location: Forest Lake
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/25/2026
• Closing Date: 10/15/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT EMSOCS/METO/Cambg Reg MMA
• Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment/ MSOCS FC Forest Lake
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies: Days/ Evenings/ Overnights/ Rotating Shifts (ex: 7:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m; 3:30 p.m - 11:00 p.m; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program
• Days of Work: Varies: may include weekends and holidays
• Travel Required: Yes, for meetings and on site as needed
• Salary Range: $32.81 - $47.61 / hourly; $68,507 - $99,409 / 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: 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.

All DCT Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Leading with DEAI
• Getting Work Done

Minnesota State Operated Community Services (MSOCS) is seeking a dedicated human services professional to supervise and lead direct care staff employed in a MSOCS residential home for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnosis and/or brain injury. The Community Residential Supervisor will develop, implement, and evaluate residential services programs. This position will supervise 1 or more homes in the Forest Lake area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff so that employees effectively perform assigned job duties and achieve the objectives of the program/unit/section/division.
• Administer the fiscal resources of a MSOCS home and individuals to ensure that expenditures are made in a prudent manner and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop, implement and evaluate a MSOCS residential services program so that individuals’ needs are met and individuals are effectively integrated into the community.
• Provide direct care services to MSOCS residential individuals to ensure that the residential program is in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Implement administrative duties so that individuals receive the necessary services in a safe, healthy and attractive residential environment.
• Develop positive relationships with the local community.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Demonstrated Leadership Experience. Leadership Experience Can Include

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. Emerging Leaders Institute, L4, also known as Leadership Development Program or Aspiring Leaders Program);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. Employee Resource Group) – experience must include one (1) or more years of experience identifying issues, goals, strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment.

AND

Two (2) Years Of Demonstrated Experience In a Therapeutic, Residential, Or Corrective Environment Providing Counseling And Rehabilitative Care Which Must Include The Following

• Administering, developing, and/or evaluating client care programs
• Facilitate program coordination among clients, families, case managers, community members and care team

AND

Must meet the qualifications to be a Designated Coordinator per MN Statute 245D.081, subdivisions 2 and 3:

Candidates Must Also Minimally Meet These Required Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver’s