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Working Title: Child Safety Consultant

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 82913

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/06/2025. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.

• Date Posted : 12/31/2024

• Closing Date : 01/13/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF/ DCYF CS&P Child Safety

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am- 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity.The new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ( Within Minnesota or neighboring states only; telework is not allowed in other states ) and flexible hours options are available .*

This position works closely with the Financial Operations Division for oversight and management of the Opiate Child Protection Response, Child Protection and Family Assessment Response allocations distributed to counties and Tribes. This position participates in pilot efforts to improve policy, programming, and practice. These pilot efforts include managing grants, providing technical assistance for counties, tribes and community agencies, coordinating evaluation efforts, analyzing program outcomes and developing and implementing initial training for local staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage distribution of the Opiate Child Protection Response allocation.

• Oversee and manage grants and contracts for the child safety unit.

• Oversee and manage distribution of the Family Assessment Response allocation.

• Lead, co-lead, and/or participate in statewide reform efforts that aim to improve the child protection response and/or comply with federal or state law or guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Three (3) years professional experience in Child Welfare Services that includes:

• Knowledge of federal and state child protection programs, statutes, child welfare policies and programs

• Experience in building relationships with child welfare county and tribal agencies

• Child protection intake, assessment, investigation and/or case management

A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience OR A master’s degree in social work or a related field may substitute for 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from a variety of backgrounds and cultures

• Anti-racist practices imbedded and valued within work

• Grants management and contracts which includes drafting reports, grant proposals and requests for proposals

• Family Group Decision Making

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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.