Recreation Therapy Program Supervisor

Job description

**Working Title: Recreation Therapy Program Supervisor**
**Job Class: Recreation Therapy Program Supervisor**
**Agency: Direct Care and Treatment**

+ **Job ID** : 89195
+ **Location** : St. Peter
+ **Telework Eligible** : No
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 10/16/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/23/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St.Peter Region MMA
+ **Division/Unit** : St Peter / Forensics Rehab Services
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $33.61 - $48.66 / hourly; $70,177 - $101,602 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

**Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

DCT does not participate in E-Verify.**

**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.

**_**_** **_If you previously applied between 10/03/25 - 10/13/25, your application is still under consideration, and you do not need to reapply.

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The Forensic Services campus in St. Peter is comprised of the Forensic Mental Health Program and the Forensic Nursing Home.

Forensic 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.

In the role of a Recreation Therapy Program Supervisor, at the St. Peter Forensic Services, you will supervise Recreation Therapy (RT) services and Music Therapy (MT) services which includes the functions of planning, organizing, directing and collaborating.

One will provide direction, supervision, and oversight to the Recreation Therapy and the Music Therapy staff.

You will also work collaboratively with Treatment Team Supervisors and Clinical Directors to ensure effective delivery of RT and MT services.

+ Supervise RT Services staff and the Music Therapist so that applicable labor agreements and plans are equitably administered, and staff effectively perform assigned job duties.
+ Enrich and continually improve RT Services and MT Services consistent with professional standards of practice and code of ethics
+ Provide quality assurance processes and monitoring in order to safeguard and enhance quality of care.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ **A Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation** **, or a highly related field.**
+ **Three (3) years' experience in a therapeutic, residential treatment, rehabilitative, or correctional setting**

**Experience must include at least 2 of the following:**

+ **Supervisory experience including, conducting performance review/providing feedback to staff; training staff/ensuring staff have the proper training to do their job; providing reports/updates to management; identifying and resolving workplace problems.**
+ **Experience in overseeing the delivery of program services in a rehabilitative setting (plan, facilitate, supervise, and evaluate a wide range of therapeutic recreation programs for difficult and diverse behavioral needs).**
+ **Experience making high level decisions affecting both staff and clients.**
+ Organize and plan multi-faceted special events for clients.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ **Master’s degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation**
+ Certified or eligible for certification with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
+ **Experience with providing therapeutic recreation services in a forensic setting or with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness/ serious emotional disturbance**
+ **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.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment.

DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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 .

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