- - z??g sa? - - gsqi"; gi 9. Zi? 3:13v- 5' E3 mag Sw- 2*9* :t5??gilgog-? HES'vmmh 5 E. 1: 5 2 Sgt, 3 Ca 5 -o i Ibm o-?o `Eo5_ 2 2 quaState Operated Ser?vic Executive Committee Meeting Tu day, Augu 30, 2011 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Room L6144) 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Room L6148) Present: Geoff Barnes, Fran Bly, Roger Deneen, Nancy Dillon, Shirley Jacobson, Rod Kornr?umpf? David Proffitt, Alan Radke, Tom Ruter, Doug Seiler, Larry TeBrake, Mike Tessneer, Alan VanBuskirk, Jim Yates Ab ent: Connie Jones, Maureen O'Conne1l . I Topic: Welcome, Updates, Brief Matters - Te neer Group - Discus ion: - l- I SOS_Forensic Services the SOS . Davidwill bein St. Paul this week form Central Omoo and other of SOS. Nancy Dillon gave an update on practice trainings and noted some concerns regarding TIPS coaching. Nancy shared that, according to Pathlore, between May and August 2011 only 3 programs have been entered indicating that they have provided the practices (MITH -- 2; CBHH- . Baxter - 11; and Bridge House - 4). She noted it is nothing that can't be worked out, but wanted I . Executive Committee members to discuss with their program leadership and reinforce the . importance of training for the coaches and the practices. Rod Kornrumpf raised the issue ofthe "Community Mental Health Armual Conference" to be held in late September in Duluth and about attendance by SOS staffl Mike noted that he had reviewed the program and noted that two or three SOS staff are conducting sessions. It was i also his understanding that the Commissioner would be speaking; however the program brochure he saw did not reflect that. Attendance at the conference is allowed with appropriate supervisory review and approval. I Geoff` Barnes shared that he had received a request from Amanda Kelly, SOS Regulatory Affairs, to determine the interest of the SOS Executive Committee regarding including SOS in the - Departrnent's roll out of "instant messaging? DHS is starting the roll--out of this new . functionality (on-line, instant conversation) and at this point divisions can elect to be included or opt out for now. It was the decision of the SOS Executive Committee to opt out at this time. Alan Radke distributed a copy of an article from Innovation entitled "Changing the 'Peter Principled' Culture of Health Care Systems" which speaks to the stagnant nature of organizational cultures within many health care systems and the need to instill a cultrue of innovation to improve quality in order to compete in a tougher reimbursement environment. Doug Seiler shared that an interesting phenomenon has recently been noted about the CABHS program - the staff are aging (average age is 56); however, the age of the population being Garcia, Lena (DHS) . I - From: David Proffitt Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 2:51 PM I To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) . Subject: Fw: Re: Chief Administrator of the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center 3 i - i Follow Up Flag: Follow up . Flag Status: Flagged i naar Ma. Garcia, . consideration? Thank you for your time and attention onthis matter. In service, - David S. Proftiu - On Fri, 4/15/11, Tas near, Michael (DHS) te.mu.rrs> wrote: From: Tessneer, Michael (DHS) - Subject: Re: Chief of the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center . Cc: "Garcia, Lena state.mn.us> Date: Friday, April 15_, 2011, 1:01 PM 5 David for your interest. I am forwarding your email to Lena Garcia who is our recruiter . Mike Drwid Pr?fE? ont: Thursday, April 14, 2011 05:01 PM To: Tossnecr, Michael (DHS) Subject: Chief Adrninisu-atm- ofthe sr. Peter Regional Treatment center - Mr. Tessneer, Please consider my resume and qualifications for the position of Chief Administrator of the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. I I have a strong history of professional results in leading behavioral health organizations. I have a great passion for health care and have a deeply held value of personal resiliency and recovery for those served. As a public hospital leader I have lead significant turn arounds including leading a facility through receivership 1 and gain public praise from the court master and plaintiffs. - I . I have a positive history of developing respectful and eH`ective relationships with consumer groups, legislators, - provider groups, advocates, and court monitors. My professional references include -not only those I have directly reported but also Protection and Advocacy attorneys, consumer group leaders, judges, court monitors, and physicians. - Mylcareer success demonstrate my ability to lead change while instilling a principle centered care culture that tmites diverse work groups to achieve measurable results. My care back ground as a rehabilitation professional developed my insights in working with others I as well as defining my vision of a recovery oriented, client centered delivery system. . My experience as a leader as well- as my continued education developed my understanding of data informed decision making, quality assessment, continuous quality improvement, and a strong belief that health care organizations perform best when a learning organization culture is fostered. I am interested in learning more about available leadership positions which I may be a good match. .- . - Dakota and Nebraska). . . Thank you so much for your time. . i Thank you, David s. Pmrsu 207--577-4356 . I . . - Caution: Thle e-mall and attached documents, lf any. may contain lnfonnetton that ls protected by state or federal law. E-mal containing private or protected Infomation should not be sent over a publlc (nonsecure) lntemel unless it ls pursuant to DHS standards. 'lhls e-mail should be forwarded only on a I strictly need-to?know basis. If you are not the intended recipient. please: (1) notify the sender immediately. (2) do not forward the message, (3) do not the I message and (4) erase the message from your system. Bisser. Cathy (DHS) . l. - - I Frorn: Bisser,_ Cathy I Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 4:16 PM To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) Subject: - CEO Position"- SOFS . Hi Lena: . talked Laura this afternoon and I will do the verification ofthe education for the finalists for the CEO position. We will NOT be able to do the drlver's license verification since the applicants are not reslding in MN. NOTE: Laura wondered lf-the drlver's Ilcense was a requirement of the position such that we would request this Information. I said lt may have been just an? oversight on the form and the applicants were asked to provlde everything even lf it wasn't necessary. The form ls designed for the supervisor to indicate which information ls actually needed for verification purposes. I ca_n work on the calls on Monday momlng, if you like. . . just need to collect the information from youl . Thanks . - Please let me know if you have questions. Cathy Bisser Human Resources Generalist . Minnesota Department of Human Services - . 651/431-2764 . cathy.bisser@state.mn.us I Caution: This e?mail and attached documents, lf any. may contain Infomation that ls protected by state or federal law. E-mail containing private or protected Inforrnatlon should not be sent over a publlc (noneeoure) lntemet unless it ls pursuant to DHS standards. This a-mall should be - forwarded only on strictly need-to-know basis, lf you are not the intended raolplent. please: (1) notify the sender hnmediately, (2) do not forward this - message, (3) do not the sage and (4) erase the message from your system. i 1 Kenney, Jessica (DHS) . From: TeBrake, Larry (DHS) Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 12:37 PM Subject: Hello-All, I Today ls my last day of working on the Campus. After 31+ years that statement seems qulte hard to believel While I am sad to leave all of the great staffl have had the privilege of working with, I am exclted to be moving on to my . . new assignment of developing a network of ambulatory care services wlthIn'SOS. Because I will contlnue to work for SOS my email be the sameas always. I will have an offlce in St. Paul on the floor of the 444 Lafayette Building and my telephone number will be 651-431-6128 (16128_on a phone). I want Ito thank all of you for the great work that you do, and I encourage you to continue to focus on the needs of the patlents and the reason you work here by."PromotIng recovery and hope by creating a safe, respectful and caring environment" Finally, "durlng the past couple of weeks I have heard of great anxiety many of you are feeling regarding the future of this facility. Much of the anxiety is being driven by a newspaper article that Is not flattering toward my replacement Mr. _DavId Proffitt. I would remind you that newspapers typically print only one side of a story and It ls usually the sensation . I side. If you remember, just over four months ago there were slmilar articles written about me that many of you felt were unfair. Please take the time to get to know Mr. Proffitt and please give him the support that you have I given me over the years. Thank you for all your good workl Take carel 1 Selection Procesfor MSH (CEO3) - Haas Mav 9 Lana Garcia - Review Sort Resumes Friday, May 13 Lena Garcia and Cathy Bisser Meet Min. Quals Do NOT meet Mln. Quals I Review resumes; Narrow down to those being offered an Friday, May 20 Maureen O'ConneII, Mike - interview Tessneer, Anne Barry, Jennifer Servlce Arrange Interviews (see options below) TBD . Cathy Bisser NOTE: out of state Intenrlews conducted via the phone for round Intenrlews; final Interview candidates flown In for the Interview - Interview Process 9:00 Applicants Meet at St. Peter - . - 9:15 Candidates tour 10:15 Candidates meet with cllents and client families to hear about treatment experlenoe 11:00 Break 12:00 lntenriews Begin . Option 1: Each candidate reoelves an individual 30 -- 45 minute Intenriew with the groups designated below. I Option -2: Candidate's Interview at the same time (as a group) for 60 - 75 minutes with the groups designated I below. - I Interview Teams: - Bargaining Unit Reps (AFSCME, MAPE, SRSEA, MNA, MMA) - . Stakeholders (Community Liaison Group) Advocacy (Ombudsman, Consumer Survivor Network, Dlsability Law Center) Local Leadership (MSH Executive Team) Details: - I Each interview team will be requlred to submlt their questions to HR one week prior to the scheduled 5 interviews. Each member of each interview team will be provided with a rating sheet for each candidate Day after Interview . Senior Management revlew the Intenrlew teams ratings; Determine whom to call in for final interviews I Wlthin a week of the first intervlew I Schedule final lntenriews 2- State of Minnesota Job Posting: View - - Page 1 of 3 aini mwenus crpesstusnres I I v_ v..v . minnesota View - - 5 CHIEF EXEC OFFICER 3-HUMAN SVC . 38.78-S 51.91 hourly, 108,388 annually Date Posted: 04/19/2011 - Cloalng_Date: 05/09/2011 I Agency: Human Services Dept SOFS -- St. Peter - 2 Location: St. Peter . Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers I Posting Number: HDHS000555 . Employment Conditions: Limited, Full-time . I i Work Shift: Day Shih Days of'Work: Monday-Friday i . Travel Required: `no . . . Joh Grouping: General Administration` Classiied Status: Unclassified I What': Great About This ob: Located in the Minnesota River Valley, St. Peter is a community of . . 10,000 and offers the best of small town living, the convenience of being in close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Housing is plentiful and affordable, in addition to a comparatively lower cost of living. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota oEers excellent I ployee elits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable I dependent coverage. Other benefits include: I Earnupto29 13 sickdaysperyear; - ll paid holidays; Relocation expense reimbursement available; Pension and retirement savings plan; Life insurance (family coverage available); Short-term disability; Long-term disability; Pre-tax benefits; Health care savings plan; - Ongoing educational opportunities; Credit union membershipavailable; Long- I term care insurance (spouse/parent coverage available). i Job Description: Minnesota Department of Human Services, State Operated Services, Forensic Services i seeking motivated candidates for the position of Administrator. This is a great leadership opportunity for the right person to lead a large group of dedicated staff committed to delivering exceptional care to this complex I population. These employees bring together a wealth of education and I experience; their efforts are invaluable to the ongoing mission ofthe I - Due the size, nature, and scope of Forensic Services, the Administrator is a 5 highly visible position and not without its challenges. State Operated Forensic 05/04/2011 State of Minnesota Job Posting: View Page 2 of 3 Services (SOFS) is comprised of secure inpatient ihcilities and treats a high-risk population that is both clinically and demographically diverse. . Patients come to the program on an involuntary is, committed by the courts for evaluation or treatment. SOFS also serves as a statewide treatment facility . for persons formd not guilty or unable to stand trial by reason of mental illness. With 800 ployees and an annual operating budget of over $70 million, the - - Forensic Services system serves approximately 500 individuals in several - programs, including: Minnesota Security Hospital . Transition Services Special Needs Services Young Adult Adolescent Program Forensic Nursing Home . . Community Preparation Servic -: . Competency Restoration Program - Community Support Services Forensic Network 5 Forensic Services is part ofthe State Operated Services (SOS) division ofthe Minnesota Department of Human Service . SOS provides behavioral health care I to people with complex needs and challenges in areas uch as adult mental health, chemical dependency, child and adolescent behavioral health, traumatic brain injury, and developmental disabilities. This large organization provides - autonomy with access to resources including a knowledgeable, experi ced, and approachable SOS leadership team. Oversee the operation of a broad array of state operated forensic services - i dispersed throughout the state. Provide executive leadership, management, and I i strategic direction to the Forensic Services system. Supervise the delivery of best practice, yet cost etfective care and treatment in therapeutic vironments i that ensure afety and security adequate to uphold the public trust. Develop and implement administr?ative leadership and clinical oversight models that ensure - consistent, quality services to clients throughout SOFS. Establish effective working relationships with legislators and other governmental representatives ti?om the state, local, and tatewide bargaining unit leadership and a wide variety - of advocacy, consumer groups, and community organizations. Qualill tions: Bachelor?s degree or higher in Business Administration, Healthcare - Administration or related held Five years of progressively responsible and results oriented managerial . . experience preferably in an entity that promotes person centered care. Ability to continuously develop a management team and guide employee and patient decisions that positively impacts policy and directives ofthe Forensics Visionary leader who will facilitate a cohesive team that will embrace and - support the organizations strategic plan. Change agent who will generate interest, commitment and team support for ongoing culture change and person centered care. . Open minded, energetic and driven individual who will seek out continuous improvements and best practices focused on keeping the Forensics program at the leading edge of meeting the changing needs of Forensics care. Ability to communicate well with employees, the court system, law enforcement, Department of Corrections, business partners, the media, state legislature, regulators, advocates and other public entities to develop a positive I and cooperative outcome for the Forensics program. Strong working knowledge of financial management systems to direct the i preparation ofthe armual budget and ability to analyze tinancial reports. . . . Proven project management skills with the ability to track various projects at the ://statej obs.doer.state.mn.t1s/J obPosting/4595 75bff2i9cde6ff2936c7l6ed9dcf/V iew 05/04/201 1 State of Minnesota Job Posting: View rage or same time. . NOTE: 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. i - Preferred Qualifications: Master?s degree in management, healthcare administration, organizational l; leadership, or related field. Experience overseeing a mental health program or facility. Extensive operational experience in long-term care or healthcare setting. Experience working with persons who are mentally ill and dangerous. Selection Process: The selection process isa resume?based, skill-matching proce . Resumes of all - applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications - stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the - department may contact you. . Ifyouhavealready 1 months that clearly identities your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another. How to Apply: Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box fotmd atthe bottom ofthisjob announ ent. For additional information about the Statells selection process, go to Contact for More Information: Lena Garcia, lena.garcia@state.mn.us. 2 si Apply for this job >?5e?.n.ri . 16ed9dcf/V iew 05/04/2011 . State of Minnesota Vacancy Builder: External Posting Format Page 1 of 3 Employment Opportunity with the State of Minnesota -- . Date Posted: 04/ 1 9/201 1 Closing Date: 05/09/2011 Job Classification: CHIEF EXEC OFFICER 3-HUMAN SVC Hiring H- cy: Human Services Dept . . Division/Bureau: SOFS - St. Peter Location: St. Peter Salary Range: 38.78 - 51.91 hourly, 80,973 - -108,388 annually Who May Apply: Open to all job seekers. i Posting Number: 11DHS000555 Work Shift: Day Shift Travel Required: no - Days of Work: Monday-Friday Employment Limited, Full-time Condition: . I Classified Status: Unclassified I Whats Great About Located in the Minnesota River Valley, St. Peter is a thriving community of . This Job: 10,000 and oH'ers the best of small town living, with the convenience of being in =i . close proximity to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Housing is plentiful and affordable, in addition to a comparatively lower cost of living. In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota oEers excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and aH'ordable coverage. Other benefits include: Earn up to 29 paid vacation days per year; Earn up to 13 sick days per - - year; ll paid holidays; Relocation expense reimbursement available; Pension and . retirement savings plan; Life insruance (family coverage available); Short-term - - disability; Long-term disability; Pre-tax benefits; Health car?e savings plan; Ongoing educational oppornmities; Credit union membership available; Long- term care insurance (spouse/parent coverage available). Job Duties: Minnesota Department of Human Service State Operated Services, Forensic Services is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Administrator. This is a great leadership opportunity for the right person to lead a large group of dedicated staff committed to delivering exceptional care to this complex . population. These employees bring together a wealth of education and experience; their eH`orts are invaluable to the ongoing mission of the organizauon. Due the size, nature, and scope of Forensic Services, the Administrator is a highly - visible position and not without its challenges. State Operated Forensic Services -- (SOFS) is comprised of secure inpatient facilities and treats a high-risk . population that is both clinically and demographically diverse. Patients come to the program on an involuntary basis, committed by the comts for evaluation or treatment. SOFS also serves as a statewide treatment facility for persons found not 05/04/201 1 DIMIS U1 IUHUUY DXIUIHHI POYHIRI 1'8.g8 OI . guilty or unable to stand trial by reason of mental illness. With 800 employees and an annual operating budget of over $70 million, the Forensic Services system serves approximately 500 individuals in several programs, including: Minnesota Security Hospital Transition Services . Special Needs Services . - Yormg Adult Adol cent Program - Forensic Nursing Home . Community Preparation Services - Competency Restoration Program . Commrmity Support Services . Forensic Network - Forensic Services i part ofthe State Operated Services (SOS) division ofthe Minnesota Department of Human Services. SOS provides behavioral health care to people with complex needs and challenges in areas such as adult mental health, chemical dependency, child and adolescent behavioral health, traumatic brain - injury, and developmental disabilities. This large organization provides autonomy with access to resources including a knowledgeable, experienced, and . approachable SOS leadership team. Oversee the operation of a broad array of state operated forensic services dispersed throughout the state. Provide executive leadership, management, and strategic direction to the Forensic Services system. Supervise the delivery of best practice, . Rndsecurity ent . administrative leadership and clinical oversight models that ensure consistent, quality services to clients throughout SOFS. Establish effective working relationships with legislators and other governmental representatives from the state, local, and statewide bargaining unit leadership and a wide variety of advocacy, consumer groups, and commrmity organizations. I Minimum Bachelor' degree or higher in Business Administration, Healthcare Qualihcationsz Administration or related iield Five years of progressively responsible and results oriented managerial experience preferably in an entity that promotes person centered care. Ability to continuously develop a management team and guide an ployee and patient decisions that positively impacts policy and directives of the Forensics Visionary leader who will a cohesive team that will embrace and support - . the organizations strategic plan. . Change agent who will generate interest, commitment and team support for ongoing culture change and person centered care. Open minded, energetic and? driven individual who will seek out continuous - improvem ts and best practices focused on keeping the Forensics program at the leading edge of meeting the changing needs of Forensics care. Ability to communicate well with employ sz the court system, law enforcement, Department of Corrections, business partners, the media, state legislature, i . regulators, advocates and other public entities to develop a positive and cooperative outcome for the Forensics program. 05/04/201 'State of Mirmesota Vacancy Builder: External Posting Format Page 3 of 3 Strong working knowledge of tinancial management systems to direct the preparation of the annual budget and ability to analyze Enancial reports. . Proven project management skills with the ability to track various projects at the 5 same time. NOTE: 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/backgrormd checks - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal backgr?ound check prior to appointment. Preferred Master's degr?ee in management, healthcare administration, organizational Qualifications: leadership, or related freld. . Experience overseeing a mental health program or facility. i Extensive operational experience in long-term care or healthcare setting. i Selection Process: The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications - - stated above. Ifyour skill match the required skills for this position, the - department may contact you. i that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not I need to submit another. How to Apply: Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You will be contacted by agency staH` if your backgrormd best matches the selection criteria - on this job posting. To apply for this position, click the APPLY box found at the - bottom of this job announcement. For additional information about the State's I selection process, go to i Contact for more Lena Garcia lena.garcia@state.mn.us info: Aflirmative Action} Equal Opportrmity Employer - This information can be made available in _alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling (651) 259.3637 or (651) 282-2699` (TTY). . . . - - iS6?ti01\A?' EMPIDYEENAMEMDB: . - ADMINISIRATTONIDIVISION: . . . . o??e sosqorsnnioservlods - CLASSIFICATION WORKING dihhent); POSITION NUMBER: . I ChiofEx?m?tIve0?Ii??3 . PREPARED BY I DATE PREVIOUS INCUMEENTI - APPRAISAL PERIOD: - I4nyToBnh/MikoT??m? To: . I EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE ono DATE: . SUPERVISOPJS SIGNATURE DATE: .. POSITIONPURPO EI- - . . REPORTABILITY: - Raportsto: - - I SupervisorDIMENSIONS: - I B?dEo** . - . . - C||oMo|oSt?t?Firc? _Mm??ho1, Joint Commission onAocrcditsIion ofH?slth?m - . - - Gonmty socialsofvicc sg??cio?,DopI. of . oftioials, county municipal Icadmhip Client iinmllics, advocacy groups, individualswith disabilities. - . . . . - Position Description: ection - 10% PRIORITY: A A - . 2 0fth6s0s I0ul?D60dI`0f Wil1l . . . . - a. I b. 0vmeed1edpvd?pmu?md_direct .- . c. Assume decision-making suthorityfor implementation ofmajct which - - 5 d. 3 implementation ofmajor including ongoing measure of customer sstishction. e. 2 PRINCIPAL 15% PRIORITY: A DIBCRITION: A . Ii TASKS: - a. b. I developeommunliy-based . Stateofhdinnesots. - g, PRINCIPAL -I 15% A I i . msxsDelegate authority, delineate reporting relationships, and establish accountability for desiredresults for in the dsyto day operations ofthe Formsic Services system. -- . - - - .. . . - - TASKS:egu1mlegal issues genentedby clients. TASKS: - I - u; environments within ?m?ensic services programs, aggressively b. c. i criminal behnvimln fomeusic . . - . PRINCIPAL #6 15% A DISCRETION: A 1 - inthestate. -. TASKS;yste&n,grcwilmppo11m1iti ,m;devo1vi?gc1ic?t?eeds. . c. Establish formal cuatomerfeedback - . - n- I I l0TASKSmdutilimtim . . *`Minnesotanswitlna-disability. . thestrategic goalsandpolicy throughout the Stew. In carrying out his/heryesponsibilldes, the FA, es as Statewdelegated represemadveadvocacy, consumer groups, and community - . . .. - -. - i . promote position and represent interest both within and outside ofdte Department ofHumanServices. - . Mastery of leadership skills and techniques, including empowerment, enrollment, and risk-takingaddition to the knowledge, skills and abilities described above, the incumbent must possess all of the following eompetetwie to a degree appropriate to the job responsibilities. . 1. allents' evolvingneeds within adeveloping delivery system. . - 2. Solving-the employee will be ableto make independent decisions on_ delegated responsibilities bases on SOS Policy, Mission, and Vision. . 5 5 gl. Pbruu - S. . 6. Ihrinlng-the employees will be ahletowmk with a group of pnoplu witlxdiffucm . . - preaentndissue .. . has the freedom to act within thobmad rohponaibilities delegated by the CBO,.tho policy. Suporvislonisprovided throughtha evaluation of insults achieved, mul and written communications; . - TheFm?ialc 24/7/365 astholaador - - . I ?A]tt?bli11l?t on Culture! Competency ExpectationsCultural lor ENPUQON . . Miuneaohnl. This is tliedepamncufs client needs} be1iefs,ve1ueo, o1ieutsa11dco?workm?s. Itiaimpemtivetc - . - - I I - . `Cousidetl?gouluual . - . - . - . I - - I . . remmksiutlnewoitplace. - DHS manager! and supervisors will improve aervice and work more effeetivelywith staff bys- 5 . equal opportunity, afl'u?mative action, diversity audcivil rights policies. pclicytorcaaoimbly accommodate qualified meutaldisabilitics. . .Eni1uriugtinatjob audjob mustbeabletowork with people of diverse 1?a?ia1,etlmio aud othercultural backgrounds. . 9 I members. . Eyaluating staffs periimiienoe annually ihcludiug how diversity impacts staffs job re pcnaibilities. Position Descri 'on: Section A State of Minnesota - EMPLOYEE NAME . De artment of Human Servic LMT m= 00431303 . ACTIVITY: . Services SOS--Forensic Services . CLASSIFICATION WORKING TITLE (if diH'erent): NUMBER: TITLE: - Forensic Services Chief Executive 3 . PREPARED BY I DATE PREVIOUS INCUMBENT: APPRAISAL PERIOD: Larry TeBrake/Mike 'Ifessneer - From: To: orrevised: Jan. 2011 EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE (um DATE: SIGNATURE DATE: manayrenmu myjqu); current POSITION PURPOSE: I To provide executive leadership, management, and strategic direction to the SOS-. Forensic Services system that provides best practice yet cost effective care and treatment to populations of high risk, civilly committed patients, in therapeutic environments that insure safety and security adequateto uphold the public trust. REPORTABILITY: - . Reports to: Chief Executive Oiicer, State Operated Services Supervises: Site-based Administrators DIMENSIONS: - . Budget: I I Total appropriated operating budget of approximately $71,583,000 for FY 2011 Clientele: - . I - Client population of approximately 365 persons served by the forensic service system, and I approximately 800 employees. - State- Operated Services Governing Board and leadership ofthe Department of Human Services State Operated Services Executive Committee. State Operated Services Support Division, other divisions ofthe Department of Human Services. - I Regulatory agencies, including DHS Licensing Division, Minnesota Department of Health, State Fire I . Marshal, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Regional and local planning bodies I County social service departments, courts, law enforcement agencies, Dept. of Corrections. I Elected oEcials, including legislators, county commissioners, municipal leadership Client families, advocacy groups, news media Ofice of the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Mental Retardation and other advocacy groups for individuals vvith disabilities. . General public throughout the state of Minnesota. . Position Description: Section - PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY #1 10% PRIORITY: A. - DISCRETION: A Actively engage in the formation and implementation of SOS strategic plan in cooperation with, and in response -to, the overlapping policies and strategic direction ofthe SOS Governing Board, priorities and budget principles of the SOS Governing Board and Executive Branch, and responsive to the needs of Minnesotans with disabilities served by state operated services. TASKS: a. Annually research utilization, analyze impact to operations and future growth potentials, formulate and recommend SOS strategic plan modiications for review and approval by the SOS Executive Team and the Governing Board. . I b. Oversee the developm and direct impl entation ofthe forensic ervice system annual workplan in support of the SOS strategic plan. - c. Assume iirll responsibility and decision-making authority for impl an tation of major initiatives which areassigned Eomthe SOS strategic plan. - a d. Engage ployees, planning partners, and stakeholders in the development and subsequent an tation of major initiatives, ongoing measure of customer satisfaction. - e. Propose legislation and budget initiatives in support of SOS strategic plan; work to secure broad-based - tl Provide leadership and direction to Forensic Services standing and ad hoc committees and work groups to bring about system change consistent SOS strategic plan. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY #2 15% PRIORITY: A DISCRETION: A Provide leadership in the planning and development of an integrated service network with partnership i arrangements with other vendors, and the evaluation of services to consumers throughout the state. TASKS: . . a. Strategically collaborate with other state departments, county agencies, and other service providers -to develop uniform and/or integrated services for forensic populations throughout the state. . b. Strategically partner with county tal health authorities and community based service providers to - develop community-based services for forensic populations. - c. Serve as Forensic Services`e?xecutive in charge and chief spokesperson regarding forensic service . - d. Advocate interests and needs ofthe forensic system to SOS leadership. e. Direct, transform, evolve and integrate the Forensic Services system to meet the comprehensive needs of forensic clients throughout the state. . Duplicate formal and informal partnerships and contacts with other private and public service providers - g. Promote positive community relations in the communities where Forensic facilities are located. . PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY #3 15% PRIORITY: A DISCRETION: A Conceive, design, execute, monitor and adjust as necessary an effective and cost efiicient administrative structure to support the SOFS system consisting of an array of services and sites. . TASKS: a. Modify the administrative and support structme of Forensic Services to ensure that services meet the needs ofthe organization. b. Develop and implement administrative leadership and clinical oversight models that ensrue consistent, quality services to clients throughout all ser?vice venues in the forensic servic system. I c. Delegate authority, delineate reporting relationships, and establish accountability for desired results for site-based administrators in the day to day operations of the Forensic Services system. d. Ensrue the development, compilation, and utilization of management reports _for data-based decision I I I making, reporting, and evaluation ofthe forensic service system, providing same to SOS CEO and- SOS Governing Board to facilitate decision-making. e. In cooperation with DHS and State Operated Services Support Division, develop a long range capital plan to ensure effective service delivery within the forensic service system, with special attention to the development of plans to meet the projected population growth within forensic services. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY #4 15% PRIORITY: A DISCRETION: A Lead and manage Forensic Services to achieve desired organizational changes. TASKS: - a. Oversee the development and irnplernentation of flexible, outcome-based and person-centered treatment, intervention and support, in forensic service venues, with the goal of helping patients develop the skill - to become members in the community. - . . b. Motivate, develop, and direct subordinate staff to ensure that medical/clinical, financial, htunan resources, capital assets, and information/technology operations are consistent with industry standards, departmental policy, and are responsive to the needs of consumers. c. Establish Hnancial accountability and monitor fiscal operations for the forensic service system to ensure that spending does not exceed available fnmding. d. Create aculturewithinall levels ofthe organizationthatrecognizesthe evolvingnature ofForensic . Services and embraces and supports staff for new proj ects/`mitiatives. e. Establish a communication plan for the forensic servicesystem which provides for information, securing feedback, and promoting organizational identity. tl Demonstrate mastery of leadership technique including enrollment, empowerment, risk-taking and - active listening. . - g. Foster positive labor management relations through involvement of staH` in venture teams, through regular labor-management meetings, and information meetings with labor leadership. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY #5 10% PRIORITY: A DISCRETION: A - 1 Provide direction and support to Forensic Services investigators and SOS legal counsel to address criminal 4 behavior and legal issues generated by clients. TASKS2 a. Maintain and promote therapeutic environments forensic services programs, aggressively pursuing legal charge against clients that who commit criminal acts. I b. Ensure support and training for employees regarding crisis management and investigative tasks. I c. Investigate and propose legislative language that supports therapeutic environments and addresses criminal behavior in forensic facilities. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY #6 15% PRIORITY: A DISCRETION: A I Analyze, evaluate, and proactively adjust services in the forensic service system to remain responsive to needs in the state. . TASKS: a. Exercise data-driven oversight as to emciency and effectiveness ofthe foren ic service system. b. Ensure ilexibilityin service design and operation to take advantage of changes in the forensic service system, growth opportunities, and evolving client needs. . c. Establish formal customer feedback mechanisms. 10% . PRIORITY: A KCRETION: A Facilitatethe design and development of a comprehensive forensic wide industry program- to provide vocational . t1?aining and work experiences for clients. TAs1 I . . Sant: - Thursday, June 09, 2011 8:12 PM - To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) . Subject: Re: Administrator Intenriew Thankyoulthinklamallset. - II David mma I . On Thu, Garcia, Lena (DHS) wrote: I - From: Garcia, Lena (DHS) I I . - Subject: Administrator Interview . . I "D?Vid Proffitt I I Date: Thursday, June 9,2 Hi David, I - This is to coniirm that your interview for the Administrator of State Operated IForensic Services position is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2011 4:00 PM. The interview will be held via Tele- I need to conitirm that you have the right computer system for the Tele-presence interview (details listed I below). The webcam and speakerphone will be shipped to you today if you have the proper computer system. RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION Windows PC Core 40Mb'1i?eespaceonHDD Macintosh - I Mac with Intel Processor Mac OS 'Leopard' 10.5 or higher . 2GB RAM - - . 30MB hard drive space Latest Firefox/Safari and Apple soitware updates Garcia, Lena (DHS) . FIDI112 I David P|'0ff'|tt y?hgg_cgm> I I - Sent: Friday, June 24,2011 7:05 - To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) Subject: Ra: Sundays Itinerary I did get the packet you sent and will have reference info. . Thank you for your help. Dave . Sent from my iPhone . - . On Jun 24, 2011, at 7:37 PM, {'Garcia, Lena <1ena.gg1a@' state.mn.us> wrote: Greetings David! - We are looking forward to your Minnesota arrival and visit with us! I You will be meeting with Maureen O'Connell, Assistant Commissioner of CMHS on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. She will meet you in the hotel lobby. You should plan on driving down to St.' Peter right after your meeting with her. If you'd like, you can meet with a REMAX realtor at 12:30 p.m. on Srmday. K.C. Lundberg is available with you and take you on a tour of the city. He would plan on meeting you at the Arriericlnn in St. Peter. Let me know if I you are interested. 1 - I I just wanted to follow up and share some brief updates with you: I 1. Have you received your information packet? If not, please let me know ASAP. 2. Your itinerary for Monday is attached. - I 3. Reference Checks -- a set of forms are attached for your completion. Please them with you to the interview. We will discuss the reference check process with you on Monday. I . 4. Updated rental car and hotel information is attached -- including confirmation numbers. . 4 I 1 I hope this inforrnation is helpful to you -- please contact me if anything that you need or if you have any questions. I can be reached anytime on my cell phone at 612-750-2606. - Have a good fligt/drive see you soon, I 1 Lena Garcia - 651-431-3672 I I - 1 I Caution: e-mall and attached documents, lf any. may contain that Is protected by state or federal law. E-mall containing . private or protected should not be sent over publlc (nonseeure) lntemet unless It Is pursuant to DHS standards. This e-mall should be forwarded only on a strictly need-to-know basis. lf you are not the intended reclplent. please: (1) notify the sender immediately. (2) do not forward the message. (3) do not-print the message and (4) erase the message from your system. . &nt: Friday, June 24, 2011 2:48 PM - To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) Subject: Sunday's Itnelary Ms. Garcia, - Just a reminder that I have not renewed ny Infomation conceming Sundays interview (time location, etlc.). Thank you . for your help. i Look forward to meeting you. Dave I 2 I I I I I I authorization for DHS.doc> - I Contacts;doc> . I I - 1 i i . Minnesota Department of Human Servieoe . . - Aqgu?r9,2011 - - David s. pmrarr, ann. I 73 Green Street Winthrop, 04364 Dear I am pleased to the offer of employment to you as the Chief Executive 3 (CE03) -- I Human ervlces Rn the Minnesota Department of Human Services' State Operated Services Foren ic Program in St. Peter, Minnesota, etfective August 29, 2011. 'This is a tirll time exempt position with a starting salary of $51 .91 per hour or $108,388 armually. The terms and conditions of your employment will be covered by the Managerial Plan which be - I - formd at erialP1an.@ . AstheCE03 with Forensic Services youhaveb of $12,500.00. You may request reimbursement for re1ator's fees, cost of packing, moving and short- . term storage of household goods, subject to the receipt of bid documented miscellaneous expenses directly related to the move cost of and reconnecting appliances and/or utilities, fees relatedtothepurchase or aleofaresidence, orotherservices required?by state law I I temporary living expenses. A separate letter explaining the terms of the relocation expenses will be I mailed to you. `We ask that you carefully read the letter and its and attachments understanding I that the MAXIMUM allowable amount for the combined total of all expenses ls up to $12,500.00. I This offer of employment is contingent upon the Department of Human Services receiving atimctory results hom a criminal background investigation, employment reference checks, required training, and a tuberculosis screening. In addition, this offer of employment is also contingent upon your ability to` provide documentation that your education and eligibilityto work in the United States, as - outlined by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. I The State of Minnesota offers an exceptional benetits package including comprehensive health and dental coverage with significant employer contributions to insurance premiruns, as well as lite insurance. - In addition, the state oifers benefits including long term care insrnance; disability insruance; I pre-tax options for reimbursement of personal expenses including dependent care, transportation, and I medical and dental expenses; and a variety of wellness promotion programs. State employees are covered by a mam was- sr. r??1.u1v? in David S. Proflitt, I i - August 9, 201 defined benefit retirement plan and are able to invest in a deferred compensation plan. More information on the benefits package can be found at: @b.pdf. - You will be receiving another letter from Human Resources with timber information on contingent . job oEer. - we are-excited to have you on board! - sissmy, - I I - i Mike Tessneer, Chief Executive Officer State Operated Servic -- I . Personnel File . MargaretHo1t,-Execrrtive Assistant - I Carole Godbout, HR Specialist - Relocation . Nancy Draves, HR Director -- Peter . 1 . . Garcia, Len (DHS) - From: - David Proffitt I Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10:25 PM To: - Garcia, Lena (DHS) . - Cc: - O'Conne||, Maureen (DHS) Subject: My Appreciation . Follow Up Flag: . Follow up . Flag Status: Flagged Dear Lena, . . Please pass on to those participating in the selection process, my deep appreciation for their time spent with me. I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss my experiences and accomplishments as well as tour the facility. . The hospitality demonstrated to me was impressive and greatly appreciated. The spirit ofthe Midwest certainly resides i in the Department of Human Services! Sincerely, Dave Proffitt - - . 1 Gatcia, Lena (DHS) I From: Crea, Liz A (DHS) Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) . Subject: FW: New Hire David S. Proffitt, CEO, St. Peter, 8-29-11 Attachments: DOC081811 (17).pdf; -September.NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION . INFORMATIONAL Directions to Anpka.pdf; List of Acceptable Documents.pdf; St. Peter - 2 Step TST Form.pdf; Consent Forms.pdf . Here is the info that was sent to David. . Liz Crea Hrunan Resource Specialist . DHS Human Resources Phone: 651-431-3261 Fax: 651-431-7444 - Caution: This e-mail and attached documents, if any, may cxmtain information `that is protected state or federal law. E-mail containing private or protected information should not be sent over a public (nonsecure) Internet imless it is pursuant to DHS standards. This e-mail should be forwarded only on a strictly need-to-know basis. Ifyou are not the intended recipient, please: (1) notify the sender immediately, (2) do not forward the message, (3) do not print the message and (4) erase the message from your system. From: Crea, Liz A (DHS) i Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:51 AM Cc: Tessneer, Michael Thomsen, Peter Johnson, Jane Bielefeld, Marcia (DHS) - Braun. (DHS) Subject: New Hlre Davld S. Proffitt, CEO, St. Peter, 8-29-11 Attached is the confirmation letter for the Chief Executive Officer position you accepted widt the MN Dept of Human Services/Forensics Services/St. Peter, effective August 29, 2011. Human Resource Specialist DHS Human Resources I Phone: 651-431-3261 I Fax: 651-431-7444 - I - (2) donotforward and (4) erasetl1emeesagefr?o?tyour 1 Minnesota Department of Human Servlces I- Auguet17,-2011 - I . Davld S. . . Re: . Contingent Job Olfer . NewHfre On-Une 16-digit control number: (see last page) - . Dear David: . I . On behalf of Mike Teesneer, Chlef Executive Ofhoer 3, I am pleased to conlinn our offer employment - you with the Department of Human Services, Forensic Servloee! St. Peter. We look forward to your contributions toward helping our agency meet Its mission and key strategic goals, and more specilically Forensic Services' objectives. Your supervisor will discuss your poeition's role in meeting these objectives. Please read and follow Instructions rel'uIly._ This offer of employment is upon your passing a requlred background check, providing documentation of employment providing education documentation and freedom from tuberculosis (see Tuberculln Test information below). - I The Immigration Refonn and Control Act of 1988 requires documentation that verihes your. Identification and to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are outlin I in Form l-9, "Employment I Eligibility Ver?lflcatlon" which is included ln the New Hlre 0nI?Une paperwork (see attached lnforrnatlon). lf - you provide documentation under Section B, one of the documents must Include a`photo. You must . documentation with you on your day of employment. I I Below are the terms and nditions of this offer ofemployment: - I - August 29, 2011 - . You will be required to attend a two (2) day New Employee Orientation at AnokaeMetro Regional I Treatment Center ln Anoka. You are expected to attend the training on Tuesday, September 0, I 2011, from to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 7, 2011, from 8:00 a.m: to 4:30 I I p.m. Please see attached New Employee Orientation Information Sheet for detailsover details regarding new I employee orlentatlon. lf this is not conect number to contact you, please contact staff I development at 651/431-5090, to obtain information regarding new employee orlentatlon. 2 As a manager, you complete B0 hours of training withln one year after your I initial appointment. The Men gement Development CORE Program (36 hours), sponsored by the I Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) agency, is a required portion of the 80 mandatory hours. The remaining 44 hours of mandatory must be management-related and may be provided by MMB, the agency, or through outside course work. Participation in training within the . two years prior to thle appointment may also be considered. For more infonnatlon, go to I Luvmr, M\fo55f64-0997- I An equal and nrpfoyar . I . I I Chief Executive Oflicer.3 - - BEE - 1 Full-time Statutory - A 'statutory unclassIlied' position ls one which is unclassllied bylaw. It means that the Incumbent of . the job serves at the will of the appointing authority and does not acquire pennanent status. - . . - The temrs and conditions of your employment will be covered by the Managerial Plan. - ?Ql'88ll'lOf'It8f rrue . b.6 .U +or <1;l an . - . Your rate of pay' $51:01/hourly. Payday Is biweekly, every other Friday. The link to payroll . . GBl8hd8I'll r;1?o me ?1r2l?.= oor nz ?ro rf oro? run. I - - 5 The effective date of your full--empIoyer contribution insurance benefits is the 36"' day of i employment. The State contributes toward benefits including lrealthand dentalfor both employees i and their dependents. Other benefits available to state employees include: llfe insurance, accidental death and dlsmemberment, sIiort--tenn disability, long-term disability, defened compensation, pre-tax programs for medlcalldental, dependent care and transit expenses, direct deposit, credltunlon - and an nrosrsm- In leof me of as at lf uden make your Insurance selections and submit the required forms i 2 - the first 35 days of your employment. New employees who do not melts selection. i i . be enrolled as follows: employees for full employer contributions I 5 I sutomatl lly recelve covsrege health Insurance end be to apply for other benefits, dependent coverage. Therefore, lf you do not submit the required ii i benefit enrollment forms within the first 35 days of your employment, it is deemed to be a decision . I . on your part to waive benefits that require enrollment. In the meantime, you may the minnesota Management Budget (MMB) New Employee - i Orientation website at mQ for benefits related information. - After carefully reviewing this site andlor receiving information In the mall, you may - contact the MMB Call Center at (651) 355-0100 lf you have specific benefit related questions. . ?As an eligible state employee you are required to participate In and contribute to_the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) defined benelile plan. There will be an automatic pre-tax - i _employee?deduction from your gross salary. The state will match your contribution. These rates are . set by law and cannot be changedsaving for the Minnesota State Defensd Compensation Program. This is an optional Investment retirement savings plan that allows you to set aslde a portion of your Income and accumulate It on a tax defened, or pre-tax basis. For more . - information regarding the deferred compensation plan go to - - . Lssve - You are to sam various types of leave including vacation leave, leave, and one (1) - floating holiday fiscal year (July 1- June 30). In accordance with the contraotlplan which covers . your employment, you will accrue 8.5* hours of vacation and four (4) hours of leave per pay period. As a new employee you may use accumulated vacation after completing six (6) months of continuous service. "You are being granted "length of service' credit for your employment history which allows for your vacation accrual to be est at a higher rate than the standard 6 hours that is . `given to new Managerial employees with the Stats of Minnesota. . . - `As a new Managerial employee with the Stats ?of Minnesota you are also being credited with 80 hours (10 days) of vacation leave. Such credlt shall be reducedproportionately as vacation leave Is. - accumulated. . Falr Lgor Standag Ag (Egg-, - . In the Falr Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this posltlon is designated aa Exempt- Executive. The Stats has Identified the to with Its established payroll period: . The standard workwesk begins at 12:00 on Wednesday and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday.- Non-exempt employees are covered bythe overtime provisions of the FLSA and the language related to hours of work and overtime. Exempt employeesare not subject . to the overtime provlslons of the FLSA. Your supervisor discuss your work hours and the . overtime rules of your posltlon. To leam more about the Federal Falr Labor Standards Act s?t? - i I The.federal goverrln1ent requires that the name_and soclal security number (SSN) Ilsted on your - social security card must be an exact match to the name and social security number listed in our - payroll and HR system: You may be asked I The following must be completed prior to your appointment date: DHS'requi?ee trairung on areas of data prlvacy and security, as mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Within your 10 business days, you are . required to complete "Protecting Information Prlvaq' and Security Into Actlon." You will receive Information on completing these courses on your hret day of employment. . - New employees must complete the "VuInerabIe.Adult Act and Maltreatment of MInore' course within 72 hours of hlre. Thetwo Health Insurance Portability and Act (HIPAA) . courses, Information Prlvacy' and Security into Actlon" must bs completed within ?the 10 business days. Your supenrisor will help you access the onllne. The following mustbecomplelsd prlortoyour appointment date: . . 1. Forms to _be completed on-line must be completed before your first day of employment. Instructions are . enclosed. Ple se follow the steps Ilsted to access and` use NewHfre On-Une or lf you have questions about completing the fonna contact me. . 2. As noted above, this offer of employment is contingent upon your passing a background check, which I Includes a revlew of crlminal conviction records and records of substantiated maltreatment of vulnerable adults and children. PI se follow these Instructions to complete the Background Study Information: 2 U?l? ID: 801888 . User New l?llro . Password: NewHIro12# Clld< "Creats Background Study". I - I I Complete the "General lnfor?mstlon'_ tab and click on "Next Tab". Complete the "Address' tab and click on "Next Tab'. Complete the "AIlases' tab and click on "Create Study". . - 3. Tuberculosis: Prlor to working at a DHS all new employees must show freedom from . tuberculosis by documentation of a negative two-step baseline tuberculln skin test fomterly known "mantoux'f, or by a copy of your positive tuberculln test (TST) and a copy of your chest x-ray talten after your positive tuberculln skin test (T ST). Two step baasllna tuberculln ekln test Instructions: Please complete and _uee the enclosed two step . tuberculin skin test form titled "Basellne TB Screening For?m'. If you have not had any tuberculln skin tests within the last 12 months. you need to complete a two-step tuberoulln test (T which is an Inltlal TST followed by a second TST one (1) to three (3) weeks after your first TST. - lf you have had a TST within the past 12 months, you can bring a-copy of that TST and then only complete 1 TST the 90 days prior to your start dats. NOTE: one of your Tuberculln Tests MUST be completed 00 days prlor to your start lt you do not provide the required TST andlor cheat x-ray documentation on your flret day of employment (or lf your workalte has not received this Information), you not be allowed to basin om?|?rmont- - - . -. 4. Hepatitis B: Please bring documentation of ny previous Hepatitis vaccinations and antibody titers i to your first day of new employee orientation. - - 5. Pursuant to`the State of Minnesota Licensing Division, treatment support staff at this facility must have a school diplom= or genereleducatlon degree (GED). You re required to provide documentation of your graduation from high school, completed GED, college transcript or copy of your college degree. Provide this documentatlonori your first-day of employment. 2 8. ln order to avold under M.S.- 148A employers must Ice Inquiries of employers and former employers of conoemlng requests for and occurrences of sexual contact by . wlth_thelr pstlents.or former patients. Is defined as "a physician, 1 nurse, chemi dependency counselor, social worker, member of the clergy, or other person whether or not licensed by tl1e state who performs or purports to perlonn ls defmed as "professlonal treatrnerrtqassessment, or counseling of a mental or emotional Illness, or A patlent ls "a person who seeks or-obtalns . and a fomrer patient ls "a person whowes peydqothsrapy within two years prlor to sexual contact i with the This offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion ofthe fonns from your current employer. Gall phones are not allowed In any bulIdlr?rg without apeclal permlsalon from the program director. . . - I hops you yourexperience with the Minnesota Department of Human Services to be challenging and _lf you have questions regarding your first day, contact your supenrisor as - Sincerely, - I i Human Resources Specialist . 851 -431 -3281 cc: Mike Tessneer, Supervisor -- 851-431-2389 . Personnel File LG I HR Karla Queley, Staff Development, Anoka Regional Treatment Center, 651-431 -5090 I Marcia Bielefeld, Staff Development, 851 -431-5088 . Peter Thomsen, Coordinator Jane Johnson - . Garcia, Lena (DHS) From: Johnson, Philip A Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 7:38 AM . To: Sewice, Jennifer (DHS) - - Cc: Garcia, Lena (DHS) Subject Reference letter, David Proffitt Attachments: Reference letter 8 8 11.docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up . . i Flag Status: Completed Dr. Service, I Please find letter of reference from Michelle Hood regarding David Proffitt. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I <> Phu Johnson .- System Vlce President, Human Resources - . Eastem Maine Healthcare Systems - 43 \Nhiting Hill I Brewer, ME 04412 . I . This email message, any associated tiles, is_ for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is conidential, privileged, or.subject to copyright, trade secret or other protection This message also may contain information protected by state and federal privacy . laws that are enforced through serious civil and criminal sanctions. Any review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, - please notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail, and delete the original and all - . copies of this message from your computer or other device Bisser, Cathy (DHS) I In - From: Bisser, Cathyl (DHS) - Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 1:07 PM - To: David Proffitt . Cc: Tessneer, Michael (DHS) . Subject: RE: Contingent Job Offer Letter Thanks David for your response email and again CONGRATULATICNSI- . . We should have the other letters off to you soon! I Have a GREAT day. I I - From: David Proffitt - . Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 12: 8 - To: Blsser, Cadiy (DHS) - - - - Cc: Tessneer, Michael (DHS) Subject: Re: Contingent Job Offer Letter Thank you for this opportunity. Please accept this emall as documentation of my fomtal acceptance of position. I am pIann_lng of an Initial start date of 8-29-11. - - Thank you. cave aroma From: "Bisser, Cathy Sant: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 12:27 PM Subject: Contingent Job Offer Letter . - ow or. mma; . - Attached is the letter confirming your appointment as the Chief Executive Oicer 3 Human Services for the Minnesota Department of Human Services' State Operated Services Forensic Program in St. Peter, Minnesota. . You will also be receiving two other letters f1?om our office this week. The first will be appointment . letter which will contain specific information about your appointment as well as details about completing the criminal background investigation, required training, and the tuberculosis screening. The second letter will contain detailed infomation on the relocation process. Ulf you have any questions regarding attached or the other letters you will receive please don't hesitate to contact me at 651/431-2764. I . CONGRATULATIONS on your appointm tl Bisser. Cathy (DHS). . .. - From: Bisser, Cathy] (DHS) - Sent: Tuesday,_August 09, 2011 2:17 PM . To: . Nancy.Draves@state.mn.us - - Subject: Contingent Job Offer Letter FYI rr?m= ?=r?mu . Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 1 :58 To: Bisser, Cathy (DHS) - 1 Cc: Tessneer, Michael (DHS) . Subject: Re: Contingent Job Offer Letter Thank you for this opportunity. Please accept this email as documentation of my formal acceptance of this position. I am planning of an inltlal start date of 8-29-11. . Thank you. Dave Proffitt I Cath- rig Tc: . Civ ah ?.com> Cc: "Tessnaer,? nchael 'ke. snae tate.mn. "HoIt, Margaret A i "Godbout, Carole A "Dravas, Nancy "Garcia, Lena "O'ConnaIl, Maureen Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2011 12:27 PM - - Subject: Contingent Job Offer Letter . I Dear Dr. ProEtt: Attached i the letter coniirming your appointment as the Chief Executive Officer 3 -- Human Services for the Minnesota Department of Human Services' State Operated Services Forensic Program in St. Peter, Minnesota. You will also be receiving two other letters from our office this week. The first will be an ofdcial appointment letter which will contain information about your appointment as well as details about completing the . criminal background investigation, requi1?cd training, and the tuberculosis The second letter will contain detailed information on the relocation process. If you have any questions regarding the attached or the other letters you will receive please don't hesitate to - contact me at 651/431-2764. CONGRATULATIONS on your appointment! - I . NOTE: A hardcopy of this letter is being mailed to your home address, as well! - Cathy Bisser I Human Resources Generalist 1 - DAVID PROFFITT . I . I . i Permanent Address: . - a "@yahoo.com Resume I Oct 08 to April 11 The Acadia Hospital 5 President and Chief Executive Offlcer of The Acadia Hospital. A full range provider of behavioral health services including child, adolescent and adult inpatient, outpatient and community services. The largest provider of 5 outpatient substance abuse services in Northern Maine, Including narcotic replacement therapy intensive outpatient and outpatient detoxification, and outpatient services. Over seven hundred employees sewing four thousand i open outpatients and 78 Inpatient beds. Improvements captured in flscal management and quality measures during - tenure including elimination of seclusion and mechanical restraint, reductions In total restraint and improved ln consumer satisfaction. Developed and Implemented 10 bed Observation Unlt (a first in Malne), an executive behavloralhealth center, and a virtual recovery web based program. Acadia ls the first Magnet designated hospltal in the world. Budgetary - responsibility for.55.6 Million in annual budget. I I June 04 J. Sept 08 Riverview Center I Superintendent. Chief Executive Officer for a public hospital, out-patient clinic, and forenslc transitional . program, 358 employees. 31+ dollar annual budget. Responsible for all management and performance of the hospital. Reports to Commissioner of Health and Human Resources, Leglslatlve Oversight Committee, and Court Master, (binding consent decree).- Participates in strategic planning for Adult Mental Health System. Accomplishments include leading out of court ordered receivership, resolving union class actlon grievance, establishing positive budget controls, Implementing a comprehensive data collectlon and outcome reporting system, significantly reducing - human resource costs and full license, accreditation, and certification for a 92 bed hospital and outpatient senrices. - . January 08- Oct 08 Public Consulting Group, Inc. -- - . Contracted Consultant. A private firm providing government provided health service system consulting. A full I management consulting firm offering public policy development, service delivery and deslgn, rate setting, cost accounting, revenue maximizatlon, financial management,operations improvement, planning, strategy implementation and other management advisory services to govemment and private health and human service providers. November 00 - June 04 Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services Director of Outpatient Services. Directly oversees and leads the comprehensive delivery of Outpatient Mental Health Services to 2200 cl lents. Coordinates, integrates, evaluates the following senrice systems; PACT, [detention and] Observation Unlt, Admission Service, Service Coordination, Outpatient Counseling, Medication Clinlc, Rehabilitation, and Residential Services Program. As second in command of the agencyand key member of I the leadership committee, consults on current and |ong--range plans of the department of Mental Health and . . Developmental Dlsabllitles. Develops and implements both local and department wide policies and procedures. Assesses program quality and staff competency. Approve training plans, schedules, and recommen_datlon for personnel actlons. Develop and monitor budgets. Prepares reports and conducts presentations to legislative committees, consumer groups and alternative health care provider organizations. Negotlates and develops contracts, memorandum of understanding and interlocal agreements. June 97 to Novem ber?00 Montana State Hospital - Director of Treatment and Leading the delivery of clinical senrlces. Supervise Eve treatment programs including acute, forensic, intensive, and care programs. Supervise service directors in social work, and rehabilitation. Supervise additional clinical staff of chemical dependency counselors, vocational therapists, pastoralcare, and speech and I nguage. Primary responsibilities in developing hospital clinical services pla_n, sewing on the hospital management team, developing policy and procedure and reporting, to the govemlng body. Budgetary control of over $8,250,000. Major accomplishments include re-engineering aIl_ services into a centralized prescriptive mall delivery system: redesigning - extended care services to a Role Recovery Rehabilitation Model; on campus Care Units licensed as-a group home; developed two alternative levels of community care for long term hospital residents for managed care - community mental health consideration; key member of P.A.C.T. service oversight committee. August 93 to May 97 Wyoming State Hospital I Director of Therapeutic Services (Two Additional Promotions). Provided leadership to recreational therapists, occupational therapists, vocational therapists, educational therapists, speech and language therapists and volunteer services. Served on Senior Management Team. Promotedto Director of Accredltatlon. Developed and implemented continuous quality improvement plan, consumer satisfaction survey, credential and privileging plans. Provided leadership ln the area of policy and procedure development and risk management. Served on the Governing Body. Promoted to the Program-Director of Behavioral Health Services. Obtained first national accreditation (C.A.R.F.) for any . public mental health program in Wyoming since 1972. Developed an innovative community model educational residential service on campus of a state hospital. April 92 to August 93 The .Meadows Hospital . Director of Recreational Therapy Services July 88 to April 92 Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute . Director of Activity Therapy December 88 to March 92 Consultation Services to Chattanooga Area Drug and.AlcohoI Service Therapeutic Environment, Quality Improvement, Policy and Procedure consultation average -12 hours a week. - September 85 to June 88 Arizona State Hospital I Recreational Thera I Education: 1984 University of Nebraskanat Omaha . Behavioral Science Degree. Recreation, option in Therapeutic Recreation. 1989 Arizona State University Master of Science Degree. Recreation Administration option in Therapeutic Recreation I 2007 Warren National University . Doctorate Health Administration I . Note: Whlle seeking to further my understanding of managed care organizations I participated In a non-accredited higher education program. At the time, Warren Intematlonal was under application to become an accredited program?. I That application failed. My dissertation on the effects of a nontobacco use policy implementation on clinical Indicators in a state hospital was later presented at the National Research Institute in St. Louis Missouri. i 1996 InterQuaI Institute, Utilization Review. 1997 Project Adventure Certification Seminar/Workshop 1998/99 {Role Recovery and Rehabilitation; Training 105 hours Boston Center. - . I . - Awarded the 2006, J,Hero in The FightJ. Award from Eli Lilly and Company and National Association of Mental Illness of . Maine in recognition of providing exemplary care and supP?rt for patients and their families. Contributor to the 2006 Tobacco--free Living.in Settings; A Best Practices Toolklt promoting wellness and recovery. - J, Governing Board Member of the Maine Hospital Association - J, Chair Maine Hospital Association Behavioral Health Committee J, Member of the National Assoclatlon of Health Systems Substance Use and Addiction Committee, Presentations FIFTH NATIONAL SUMMIT OF STATE HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENTS May 6-8, 2007 Smoking Policies and Practices in State Hospital Settings: Helping People Make Healthy Decisions Toward Recovery. . I i 2007 NRI User Group Conference, August 16-17, 2007, Effects of a Campus Wide Smoking Ban on the Clinical Performance Indicators of a State Hospital. Serve as professional peer reviewer for Community Mental Health Joumal.. - Local SOFS Leadership Interview Schedule Admini trator State Operated Foren ic Services Monday, June 27, 2011 . LOCATION: Larry's Administration 201 . 7:30 a.m. Interview Team kickoff meeting to: - . InterviewTeamLeader questions to each interviewer, assigns a time keeper (the 45 minute limit cannot be exceeded), and assigns someone to escort the candidate hom one interview to the next. - . Receive and review the 5 candidate resumes/ciuriculum vitae. Receive and review copies of the interview questions and rating sheets. . Receive and review the candidate schedule. 5 throughout the morning. Each candidate will interview for 45 minutes with 5 separate interview teams representing various perspectives. i 8:05 Interviews begin 45 minutes/candidate Interviewers ask assigned questions consistently, rate applicants objectively based on the responses during_the interview. - 12:30 p.m. Interview team wrap up - Finalize ratings . Submit evaluations and copies of resumes to Interview Team Leader 1:00 p.m. Adjourn. . I Advocacy Group Interview Schedule Administrator of State Operated Forensic Services Monday, June 27, 2011 LOCATION: ITV Room Administration 230 TIME: 7:30 a.m. Interview Team kickoff meeting to: Interview Team Leader - Bud Rosenlield reviews the process and assigns questions to each interviewer, assigns a time keeper (the 45 minute limit I cannot be exceeded), and assigns someone to escort the candidate from one interview to the next. Receive and review the 5 candidate resumes/curriculum vitae. Receive and review copies of the interview questions and rating sheets. Receive and review the candidate schedule. Makeiinalplansanddiscuss the processtobeusedaswemove throughout the morning. Each candidate will interview for 45 minutes . with 5 separate interview teams representing various perspectives. 8:05 a.m. Interviews begin 45 minutes/candidate - - 10 minutes between interviews to finalize rating sheet after each interview. Interviewers ask assigned questions consistently, rate applicants i objectively based on the responses during the interview. i 12:30 p.m. Interview team wrap up . . - Fmahze radngs Submit evaluations and copies of resumes to Interview Team Leader 1:00 p.m. Adjourn. I Prior to the interview: Review the applicant's resume carefully. Review the questions in advance so that the conversation is professional, yet relaxed. Ensure privacy/no interruptions. - Decide who will ask each_ question before the interview siarts. Conduct the interview consistently with all interviewees. I 1 I Garcia, Lena (DHS) - - From: Bisser, Cathy (DHS) . Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 3:25 PM . - To: Garcia, Lena (DHS) Subject: D. Proffitt FYI: 1. Carole Godbout has been informed of the relocation for Mr. Proffitt and will be working on the relocation letter a. (see attached for sample) -of course the appropriate contract language will be provided 2. I will be putting together documentation for Laura's approval on the salary (top step) I I a. Verbal approval has already been given . b. Laura ls out tomorrow but will review the documentation on Wednesday 3. I will review resume to determine the appropriate accrue for leave purposes based on the Managerial plan and request Laura's approval of such - a. David not need to submit a formal request for leave credit; we will take care of this David will receive three letters from us -- 1) contingent job offer letter; 2) an official appointment letter; and 3) relocation letter with forms. . I #1 and #3 will likely be sent tomorrow with #2 following on Wednesday (once I have the approval on the leave accrual). Please let me know lf you have any questions. I Cathy Bisser I Human Resources Generalist . 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I State lloense or explratlon date: Im Informatlon Neoaesary for Eduoatton, LIoenooICortIfIoIItIon Check College or Professlonal or Trqdo School attahdcd: a Guy, Ohh, 121 qw up rutDam ttondod booms Racclvod EQD a Issued Issued - - - - - - LIc?naalQartIfIcntIor1 Number: . . i I i Name of or i Step or Llocnsol data: rg FEE I I . Drucker, Jeroltx . From: ll -- Jesson, Lucinda (DHS) I - . Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 4:59 PM . Ter Drudrer. Jeremy (DHS) - - . - Subject FW: Announcement: State Operated Services Forensic Administrator - - We should do a press release on this one - at least to the Mankato/St. Peter papers. Cindy From: Dahlqulst, Llnda (DHS) . Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 2:42 PM To; Amado, Rlchard Anderson, John A Bly, Fran Dahlqulst, Llnda Dillon, Nancy Edwall, Gienace Falkowsld, Carol Godln, Jadrson, Lynelle Jacob n, Shlr1eyA Komrumpf, Rod Lynn, Anna Mack, O'OonnelI, Maureen Pierce, Lee . Puente, Dionlclo (Dl?lS); Radlre, Alan Ruter, Thomas Sdtullz, Dave] Seller, Douglas TeBral?e, Lany Tessneer, Michael Vick, Patrice Wagner, Regina welnstock, Bruce A Wyss, Support; Anderson, John A Dahlqulst, Linda Edwall, Glenace Fallrowsld, Qrrol Godin, Jacobson, Shirley A O'0?nnelI, Maureen Radke, Alan Ruter, 1`homas Schultz, Dave (Dl?lS); Tessneer, Michael Wagner, Regina A Wyse, William (DHS) (Ic: Holt, Margaret A (DHS) - - - Sulsiect: Announcement: Slate Operated Servlcesforenslc Administrator This email ls being sent on behalf of Mike Tessneer and Maureen 0'Connell. am pleased tc announce that David S. Proffitt has been named the new Administrator for State Operated Services' I Forensics the Depa rtment of Human Services. As administrator, David will oversee Forensic Services which serves under commitment as mentally and dangerous or-who re under a criminal court order for evaluation or treatment. Forensic Services includes the Minnesota Security Hospital, Services, the Forensic Nursing Home, and other specialty services In St. Peter. - - David brings to this awell-rounded baclqround In a full range of behavioral healthcare services, Including child, adolescent, and adult mental health, substance abuse and beth based and services. David also has-a passion for therecovery movement and bringing those principles Into forensic services. David most recently was president and chlef executive officer of The Acadia Hospital, a behavioral health services I provider In Bangor, Maine. He previously was chief executive officer for Rlvervlew Center, a public hospital, out-patient clinic and forensic transitional program In Augusta, Maine. Earlier, he held leadership positions for Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Montana State Hospital and Hospital. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees In therapeutic recreation and has a doctorate ln health administration. i David and his family are looking forward to relocating to south central Minnesota. He ls scheduled to begin ln his new ln late August. - Qllilie '1'assrum; CEO State Operated Sarwicee I Depamnent of Human Services- . PO Box 64980 - - St Paul, MN 55164-0980 Mtnnesota Department of Human $orvieo? - . 1 10,2011 contact: Patrice - - . Communications 651-431-2380 7 . Administrator named for state-operated Foronslc Services DavidPr?oEtt, - State Operated Services division. - 2 Forensic Services includes Minnesota Security Hospital, Transition Service the state-operated forensic nursing i . "Davidbringstothis positionawell-rounded background, including I, adult mental health, substance abuse ueatmmt and both facility-based and community forensic aervices," said Maureen O'Cormell, DHS assistant commissioner for Chemical and Mental Health . Services. "Davidalsodemonsu?atesapassion forandcornrnitmentto thereoovery ofpeoplewithmental . - I - . I Proflitt most recently was president and chief executive oicer of The Acadia Hospital, a behavioral health service provider in Bangor, Maine. He previously was chief executive oilicer of Riverview Center, a public hospital, out-patient clinic and forensic transitional program in Augusta, Maine. Earlier he held leadership positions with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, Montana State Hospital and Wyoming State Hospital. He holds bachelor's and master*s Prohittplanstorelocatevnrithhi litmilytosouthoennalhdimesota. Heisscheduledtobeginhisnew - - position in late Augustmtno?.dIu.srats.mn.nts .