Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist - Human Services Program Specialist 2

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota seeks a Recovery Residence Certification Specialist in St. Paul to implement Minnesota’s Recovery Residence Certification Program.

You will conduct reviews, on-site inspections, complaint investigations, and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure residences meet safety and quality standards. The role collaborates with internal and external partners to promote consistent, equitable, and recovery-oriented practices statewide, with a day shift and telework eligibility for

Qualifications

• One year of high-level experience in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within human services, behavioral health, or housing programs.
• Experience applying federal, state, or local regulations or policies governing human services, housing, or health programs.
• Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements such as HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, or comparable privacy frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and document management tools such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Certification Review and Compliance Monitoring
• Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Support

Skills

Regulatory oversight

Program certification

Compliance monitoring

Licensing

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, social work, or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Working Title: Recovery Residence Certification and Oversight Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97739

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/15/2026

• Closing Date : 10/21/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD Special Projects

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, (30% for meetings and trainings)

• Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

The Recovery Residence Certification Specialist implements Minnesota’s Recovery Residence Certification Program by conducting certification reviews, on-site inspections, complaint investigations, and ongoing compliance monitoring. The position ensures recovery residences meet statutory, safety, and quality standards and supports the oversight of the recovery housing system. The Specialist collaborates with internal and external partners to promote consistent, equitable, and recovery-oriented certification practices statewide.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Certification Review and Compliance Monitoring

• Complaint Investigation and Enforcement Support

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.

There are three (3) different ways to qualify for this position, and you must have the required work experience :

One (1) year of high-level working experience in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within a human services, behavioral health, or residential/housing program along with the required work experiences listed below.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, social work, or another closely related degree.

AND

Two (2) years of working experience providing technical support duties in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within a human services, behavioral health, or residential/housing program along with the required work experiences listed below.

OR

Three (3) years of working experience providing technical support duties in regulatory oversight, program certification, compliance monitoring, or licensing within a human services, behavioral health, or residential/housing program along with the required work experiences listed below.

Required work experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Experience reviewing, evaluating, or monitoring program documentation, applications, or compliance records.

• Experience applying federal, state, or local regulations or policies governing human services, housing, or health programs.

• Working knowledge of confidentiality requirements such as HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, or comparable privacy frameworks.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams) and document management tools such as Adobe Acrobat.

• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Familiarity with state statutes, rules, and policy approaches to human services programs.

• Continuous improvement process tools and/or models to produce results-based metrics.

• Skilled at giving presentations and facilitating discussions to solicit and explore diverse perspectives.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond flexibly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.