Working Title: DCT Health and Safety Program Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID : 88258

Location : Vadnais Heights

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/15/2025

Closing Date : 09/04/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Manager

Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Qual Health & Safety Polcy

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / Typically 8:00am-4:30pm, however hours my vary depending on employee preference and business need

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, up to 25%

Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

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.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Quality Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a DCT Health and Safety Program Director! This position is responsible for the development, direction, and management of an integrated health and safety management program designed to keep DCT resilient. This position specializes in Health and Safety and fulfills DCTs strategy for health and safety program management.

Responsibilities include:

Internal and external coordinated planning agency-wide health and safety program activities for DCTs Health and Safety duties.

Integrated and equitable planning with internal divisions, federal, state, and local partners, as well as community partners.

Managing DCT-wide training, drills and exercises of the health and safety program.

Managing agency-wide health and safety functions and provide expertise to agency business units around DCT’s Health and Safety program.

Provide managerial expertise, guidance and leadership for health and safety program needs and survey readiness to ensure DCT’s capacity to have a strong health and safety plan.

Manage and oversee DCT’s health and safety program best practices related to workplace needs, regulatory compliance and employee needs.

Manage and oversee activities to monitor, audit, analyze, and report health and safety program performance against established standards and support the organization as it selects, utilizes, and implements various improvement techniques.

Directly and indirectly supervise assigned FTE’s.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year.

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. ELI, L4);

A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of program management and/or lead worker experience in risk management, quality, or compliance in a healthcare environment which demonstrates the following:

Ensuring compliance with accrediting and licensing agencies such as Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Department of Health, and Department of Human Services.

Application of quality assurance and program improvement strategies at various organization levels including division level, program level, and site specific to support quality healthcare delivery.

Experience leading teams, projects, or processes.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with project teams, staff, and internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a health and safety related field.

Strong background in health and safety in a healthcare setting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.