**Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position.**

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

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.

-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.