State of Minnesota
Residential Program Manager - Direct Care and Treatment Manager 2
State of Minnesota, Willmar, Minnesota, United States, 56201
Residential Program Manager - Direct Care and Treatment Manager 2
Working Title:
Residential Program Manager Job Class:
Direct Care and Treatment Manager 2 Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID:
91114
Location:
Willmar
Telework Eligible:
No – this position is mobile (see 1422-telework)
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:
12/30/2025
Closing Date:
01/20/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Manager
Division/Unit:
MSOCS Admin / MSOCS Long Term Residential Sv
Work Shift/Work Hours:
Day Shift (Generally 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Days of Work:
Monday – Friday
Travel Required:
Yes – 50% for in-person meetings and on-site as needed.
Salary Range:
$43.38 – $62.41 hourly; $90,577 – $130,312 annually
Classified Status:
Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union:
220 – Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status:
Exempt – Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
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 is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees through benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) does not sponsor work visas and does not participate in E‑Verify. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.
This position requires traveling to multiple sites in the Willmar and Fergus Falls (North Central) area.
The Residential Program Manager oversees 245D‑licensed Community Residential Services (CRS) within an assigned region of Community‑Based Services (CBS), ensuring high‑quality, person‑centered care for individuals receiving 24‑hour supervision and support in licensed group‑home settings. The role leads program operations, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with service standards, licensing, and fiscal expectations.
The manager plans, implements, and evaluates the use of human, fiscal, and technical resources to meet both current and future program needs. With authority over supervisors and direct‑care staff, the manager is accountable for program outcomes, staffing, budgeting, and service delivery across assigned sites.
This position reports to the MSOCS Residential Program Director (Manager 4) and is responsible for recommending or determining policy, priorities, and resource allocation to support service excellence across the assigned region.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead and oversee service delivery and workforce operations across assigned CBS residential programs by directing the implementation and evaluation of supports to ensure responsiveness to the needs of individuals served under 245D licensure, and aligning service delivery with clinical, operational, and person‑centered best practices.
Facilitate the implementation of CBS values, vision, and mission to the persons served by CBS by proposing, implementing, and monitoring the delivery of person‑centered services.
Lead and manage budgeting, fiscal planning, procurement, and facilities‑related functions across assigned CBS residential programs.
Lead and participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance CBS services and align with evolving system needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership experience
(examples include supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, a State of Minnesota leadership program completion, or a paid/unpaid position leading a program or committee with at least one year of experience and 100+ hours per year).
Three (3) years of administrative work experience
in a residential and/or vocational setting supporting clients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or related conditions.
Experience in:
Planning, implementing, and evaluating fiscal, personnel, and technical resources needed to operate a program.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and county programs, providers and service needs.
Providing training and education to employees and stakeholders on community development and integration for clients with mental illnesses or disabilities.
Establishing and executing work plans, goals, and performance objectives.
Identifying, developing, and implementing plans/budgets to meet client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working effectively with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, supporting cultural responsiveness.
Working knowledge of Minnesota 245D licensing requirements, including compliance with person‑centered planning, documentation standards, staff training requirements, and positive support strategies.
Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Reference and background checks will be conducted prior to appointment.
How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email
careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about this position, contact Tennille Spears at
tennile.spears@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 91114, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to CBS.Staffing@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact: Accommodations.DCT@state.mn.us or call 651‑259‑3637.
About Direct Care and Treatment DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Services include psychiatric hospitals, inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children)
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer‑paid life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
Training & Development
Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and families with life challenges impacting health and job performance
Supports mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living / Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. The State is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and strongly encourages persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public‑assistance status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants with Disabilities Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email
careers@state.mn.us
and let us know the support you need.
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Residential Program Manager Job Class:
Direct Care and Treatment Manager 2 Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID:
91114
Location:
Willmar
Telework Eligible:
No – this position is mobile (see 1422-telework)
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:
12/30/2025
Closing Date:
01/20/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Manager
Division/Unit:
MSOCS Admin / MSOCS Long Term Residential Sv
Work Shift/Work Hours:
Day Shift (Generally 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Days of Work:
Monday – Friday
Travel Required:
Yes – 50% for in-person meetings and on-site as needed.
Salary Range:
$43.38 – $62.41 hourly; $90,577 – $130,312 annually
Classified Status:
Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union:
220 – Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status:
Exempt – Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
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 is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees through benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) does not sponsor work visas and does not participate in E‑Verify. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.
This position requires traveling to multiple sites in the Willmar and Fergus Falls (North Central) area.
The Residential Program Manager oversees 245D‑licensed Community Residential Services (CRS) within an assigned region of Community‑Based Services (CBS), ensuring high‑quality, person‑centered care for individuals receiving 24‑hour supervision and support in licensed group‑home settings. The role leads program operations, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with service standards, licensing, and fiscal expectations.
The manager plans, implements, and evaluates the use of human, fiscal, and technical resources to meet both current and future program needs. With authority over supervisors and direct‑care staff, the manager is accountable for program outcomes, staffing, budgeting, and service delivery across assigned sites.
This position reports to the MSOCS Residential Program Director (Manager 4) and is responsible for recommending or determining policy, priorities, and resource allocation to support service excellence across the assigned region.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead and oversee service delivery and workforce operations across assigned CBS residential programs by directing the implementation and evaluation of supports to ensure responsiveness to the needs of individuals served under 245D licensure, and aligning service delivery with clinical, operational, and person‑centered best practices.
Facilitate the implementation of CBS values, vision, and mission to the persons served by CBS by proposing, implementing, and monitoring the delivery of person‑centered services.
Lead and manage budgeting, fiscal planning, procurement, and facilities‑related functions across assigned CBS residential programs.
Lead and participate in special projects and strategic initiatives that enhance CBS services and align with evolving system needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership experience
(examples include supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, a State of Minnesota leadership program completion, or a paid/unpaid position leading a program or committee with at least one year of experience and 100+ hours per year).
Three (3) years of administrative work experience
in a residential and/or vocational setting supporting clients with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or related conditions.
Experience in:
Planning, implementing, and evaluating fiscal, personnel, and technical resources needed to operate a program.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and county programs, providers and service needs.
Providing training and education to employees and stakeholders on community development and integration for clients with mental illnesses or disabilities.
Establishing and executing work plans, goals, and performance objectives.
Identifying, developing, and implementing plans/budgets to meet client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working effectively with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures, supporting cultural responsiveness.
Working knowledge of Minnesota 245D licensing requirements, including compliance with person‑centered planning, documentation standards, staff training requirements, and positive support strategies.
Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Reference and background checks will be conducted prior to appointment.
How to Apply Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email
careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about this position, contact Tennille Spears at
tennile.spears@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID# 91114, the Working Title, and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to CBS.Staffing@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact: Accommodations.DCT@state.mn.us or call 651‑259‑3637.
About Direct Care and Treatment DCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Services include psychiatric hospitals, inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities, dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans (including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children)
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer‑paid life insurance
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
Training & Development
Training, classes, and professional development opportunities
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and families with life challenges impacting health and job performance
Supports mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living / Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Equal Opportunity Employer Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. The State is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of Minnesota and strongly encourages persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public‑assistance status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants with Disabilities Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email
careers@state.mn.us
and let us know the support you need.
#J-18808-Ljbffr