Research Analysis Specialist

at  State of Minnesota

THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) IS SEEKING QUALIFIED AND ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR FORENSIC SERVICES WITHIN THE DIRECT CARE AND TREATMENT (DCT) DIVISION OF AGENCY.

The Forensics Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home. Forensics Services provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who present a risk to public safety. This is a safe and secure treatment environment.
Serve as a critical support team member to the Forensic Evaluation Department. This role has direct department and statewide impact in serving the Minnesota Court system effectively and to serve critical risk assessment services in Direct Care & Treatment - Forensic Services, under limited supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify, the candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the following areas:

• Collecting, organizing, analyzing and summarizing data
• Drafting and/or issuing reports, memos or other formal work documents
• Using electronic systems to enter, track and query data/information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in psychology or social work
• Experience working with medical records
• Researching discovery information and conducting collateral interviews
• Previous experience with individuals with diverse backgrounds in a correctional/forensic setting
• 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 - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their 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

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Review and process court orders in a variety of data collection programs to assist with case management and assignment of forensic evaluations
• Request, manage and review medical records with the use of a court order or release of information
• Contact and coordinate evaluations with individuals in the community to ensure forensic evaluations are conducted as ordered
• Correspond with interested parties and stakeholders of the courts regarding forensic evaluations and using problem-solving strategies to resolve potential coordination issues
• Provide psychometric services upon request by the Forensic Examiners which includes test administration and scoring of highly technical forensic instruments for individuals being served at the Forensic Services or by the Forensic Network
• Complete complex chart reviews of cases and ensure timely report submission to the court
• Organize, code and enter data into databases to facilitate its retrieval, manipulation, and analysis