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This position exists to provide supervisory leadership, direction, and oversight for the Behavioral Health Administration's Peer Services team. The incumbent supervises staff responsible for peer services grant management, policy development, and the implementation and coordination of integrated peer services statewide, including mental health certified peer, recovery peer, and family peer specialist services. The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies, initiatives, and policies to advance an integrated, comprehensive peer service delivery system across Minnesota's continuum of care for substance use disorder and mental health services. This includes primary oversight of the Administration's Recovery Community Organization (RCO) grants and services; while there is overlap with the SUD Unit on shared initiatives, day-to-day RCO oversight resides with this team. This position will involve interfacing with Behavioral Health Administration leadership, other DHS administrations, county and tribal partners, Recovery Community Organizations, providers, and other state and federal stakeholders. As part of the Administration's supervisory team, this position contributes to the management of grant and fiscal expenditures, policy and legislative work, program evaluation, and quality outcomes related to peer services, and provides day-to-day supervision, coaching, and professional development to team members. The incumbent is a member of the Integrated Services Section leadership team and oversees all aspects of the Peer Services team's operations, including the following: -Provide leadership on the strategic direction, coordination, oversight, and administration of Peer Services grants, contracts, certification, and initiatives. -Supervise the Peer Recovery Services Coordinator positions and the Integrated Peer Services Policy Lead position, ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach to peer service delivery. -Serve as the primary oversight lead for Recovery Community Organization (RCO) grants, contracts, and services statewide, coordinating with the SUD Unit on areas of shared responsibility. -Provide supervisory and leadership directions to team staff to ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach to peer services policy, grant management, and program implementation. --Design and direct the development of peer services legislative proposals and initiatives and coordinate legislative activities within the Administration. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with external stakeholders, including counties, tribes, Recovery Community Organizations, and providers, so that mutual needs and concerns are met. -Counsel and advise Behavioral Health Administration leadership on peer services issues to support decisions aligned with DHS goals and objectives. **All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model: Leading Self Leading Others Leading the Organization Leading Outside the Organization Getting Work Done

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. 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 Three (3) years of providing strategic and advisory experience with substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health services. Experience must demonstrate: -A broad-based, integrated understanding of federal/state law and policies relating to mental health and substance use disorder treatment strategies. -Knowledge of and experience with recovery, mental health, and/or family peer services in the state of Minnesota. -Extensive understanding of peer support principles and methodologies. -Demonstrated experience with principles of grant/contract management, public funding administration, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. -Working understanding of mental health and substance abuse programs, planning and evaluation, and community-based resources. *Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health or another related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. **Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health or another related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

-Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -Understanding of mental health and substance abuse programs, planning and evaluation, and community-based resources. -Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, inspection protocols, and continuous improvement processes. -Ability to employ creative, iterative strategies in designing models for treatment. -Experience managing and overseeing data collection, analysis, and reporting on program outcomes. -Advanced-level knowledge of planning methodologies and subject matters related to MH and SUD. -Broad-based, integrated understanding of federal/state law and polices relating to treatment strategies. -Understanding of principles of group dynamics, conflict resolution, and ability to facilitate goal-oriented outcomes. -Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.