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State of Minnesota

Title II ADA Compliance Manager - State Program Administrator Manager Senior

State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130


Working Title: Title II ADA Compliance Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator Manager Senior

Agency: Corrections Dept

Job ID

: 81566

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

: 11/05/2024

Closing Date

: 11/25/2024

Hiring Agency

: Department of Corrections

Division/Unit

: Office of Inspector General

Work Shift/Work Hours

: Day Shift

Days of Work

: Monday - Friday

Travel Required

: Occasional travel to State facilities

Salary Range:

$43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

Classified Status

: Classified

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is looking to hire a Title II Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Compliance Manager.

The purpose of this position is to develop, implement, evaluate, and manage a Title II Compliance Program for the Minnesota Department of Corrections to ensure it meets its obligations under Title ll of the ADA and Regulations. This position will ensure that state correctional facilities do not exclude qualified incarcerated individuals with disabilities from or deny them benefits or access to programs, services, and activities, with or without accommodations or modifications. This position will also provide expert consultation to DOC senior leaders and mitigate legal risk by conducting regular audits with each facility in the state and mandating/directing corrective actions based on the results.

Programs, services and activities will include but are not limited to: treatment programs and opportunities; education programming; vocational training; library access; visiting opportunities; early release programs; religious, spiritual, and cultural opportunities; integrated housing setting; appropriate security classification; dining; recreation; release planning; work assignments; medical care; and physical access to spaces where programs are delivered, with reasonable accommodations or modifications as necessary.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position is primarily telework, but will require on-site work at facilities during audits and some in-person meetings. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .

Three (3) years of experience working in a professional position requiring knowledge of and applying Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience. An advanced degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Demonstrated leadership experience, which may include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead/project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI or SLI).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Human relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and executive staff.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

Experience conducting program or compliance audits.

Experience working with enforcement agencies and/or enforcement actions.

Ability to manage and analyze diverse, conflicting assignments and competing demands.

Experience working in a secured or correctional setting, such as a prison, jail, or juvenile detention facility.

Juris Doctorate.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.