NHS Human Services, Inc.

Working Title: Investigative Researcher

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77934

• 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 : 06/27/2024

• Closing Date : 07/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Office of Inspector General / Background Studies

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

This position is responsible for conducting background studies in accordance with the Human Services Background Studies Act (245C). Background studies are conducted on individuals who will have contact with vulnerable (child or adult) populations; and in compliance with requirements of licensed, and/or non-licensed human service and health programs.

The Investigative Researcher accesses a range of study subject records and information that are obtained from specific sources such as online databases, registries, and repositories; including sources maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

This position is accountable for processing a high volume of background studies; study elements, and performs complex functions and must meet statutory timeframes for completing and closing out each study.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and process background studies for study subjects who are required by law to have a completed study for the purposes of employment; and/or for licensed, and/or non-licensed programs (e.g. adult/child foster care, adoption, guardian studies; or for training/education programs facilitated through post-secondary educational institutions)

• Perform investigative research; requests, retrieves, and reviews individual study subject records and other relevant source material accessed and/or received from specific database search sources, online repositories, and registries

• “Determine fitness” of study subjects in accordance with the Background Studies Act - MN Statues 245C. Prepare result notifications and/or results summaries to be distributed to individual study subjects, and/or to other government agencies

• Provide customer service and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

• Complete administrative and technical tasks associated with ongoing investigatory research and processing of background studies; the work of the division, the Office of Inspector General; and/or the agency administration

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of professional experience conducting research, analyzing records and making determinations in a criminal justice or social services setting.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience in accessing and utilizing a variety of web-based systems, online repositories, and/or databases to initiate, locate and obtain information and records.

• Performdetail-oriented,objective,andethicalresearch.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutes, laws, regulations, rules and policies such as:

• Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245C (Human Services Background Studies Act)

• Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)

• Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act)

• Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Federal Law)

• Minnesota Statutes, sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act

• Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557 (Vulnerable Adult Act)

• Applicable Minnesota Statutes pertaining to the Minnesota Department of Health Applicable federal laws and rules pertaining to:

• CriminalHistoryRecordsInformation(CHRI)

• CriminalJusticeInformationSystems(CJIS)

• PublicLaw92—544

• Knowledge of Data Privacy and Security.

• Experience in reviewing criminal history records.

• Respondtoinquiriesfromallstakeholdersinaprofessionalmanner;maintainconfidentialityrelatedtosensitiveandprivatestudy subject records and data.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Proficientinusingtechnologyandequipment(computers) Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite applications.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Exceptional attention to detail and to accuracy

• Analytical and organizational skills, and able to work with minimal supervision and direction

• Ability to set priorities, manage time, multi-task, and meet established deadlines

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.

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.