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POSITION: Adults in recovery from or at risk of Substance Use Disorder

Behavioral Health Planning Council

Position Description

Applicants applying for this position are adults in recovery from or at risk of substance use disorder. 

 

Applicants will provide a cover letter that includes the following:

  • a brief description introducing themselves
  • a brief description of their current and past experience as an adult in recovery from or at risk of substance use disorder
  • a brief description of current and/or past experiences in accessing services in substance use treatment systems
  • a statement identifying key skills, strengths and knowledge that you will bring to this council
  • a statement identifying involvement or experiences with underrepresented and underserved communities with a focus on equity, in addition to other unique experiences and qualities that would help bring broader worldviews and experiences to this council.
  • a statement identifying why they should be chosen to represent this group.   

 

Applicants are also required to fill out and submit a supplemental questionnaire as part of their application process. The questionnaire will open in a new window. Fill out the form, save it to your computer, and upload it with your cover letter.

 

Failure to provide the above listed items may prevent you from acquiring a seat.

Agency Contact

Heather A Ites
540 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55164
heather.ites@state.mn.us
(651) 382-6883


Members Holding this Position (2)
SEAT
MEMBER NAME
AUTHORITY
STATUS
TERM
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 1
Past Term End (POSTED)
06/19/2023 - 01/03/2025
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 2
Past Term End (POSTED)
06/19/2023 - 01/03/2025

APPLICANT DETAILS
APPLICANT CITY
Burnsville MN

POSITION MEMBER NAME TERM DATES ACTUAL END TERM END REASON
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 1 Kari Cadwell 04/20/2021 - 06/18/2023 End of Term
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 1 Eric Bacon 02/01/2016 - 04/19/2021 vacant seat
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 2 Rachel Engstrom 04/20/2021 - 06/18/2023 End of Term
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 2 Regina Jackson 02/01/2016 - 04/19/2021 vacant seat

Seat List (2)
Vacancy
Seat Title
Active
Authority
POSTED
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 1
Commissioner of Human Services
POSTED
Adults in Recovery From, or At-Risk of Substance Use Disorders - # 2
Commissioner of Human Services