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Working Title: Investigator

Job Class: Investigator

Agency: Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

• Job ID : 77241

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/09/2024

• Closing Date : 09/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

• Division/Unit : Ombudsperson for American Indian Families/Executive Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes- Up to 30%

• Salary Range: $24.92 - $33.90 / hourly; $52,032 - $70,783 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees

• 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.

The Office of the Ombudsperson for American Indian Families is looking for an Investigator. This position represents and performs investigative and complaint resolution duties of the OAIF under limited supervision. This individual will receive, process, investigate, resolve, and report on individual complaints. The position will also investigate systemic issues and policy analysis, research, reporting, and recommendations regarding American Indian and Alaska Native children who are involved in the child welfare system, child protection or out-of-home placement in any of the 87 Minnesota Counties.

This is a reposting of the original posting that occurred in June 2024, if you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience performing one or more of the following duties:

o Conducting investigations

o Legal research

o Working on cases involving child welfare.

Applicants who meet the above requirements will be further assessed on the following:

• Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills sufficient to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and the public.

• Knowledge of Minnesota’s child welfare system, including the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, the Minnesota Tribal State Agreement, child protection, foster care, extended foster care, kinship care, and adoption, and policies, governmental organizations, and public policy structures.

• Knowledge of American Indian culture, traditional practices, and beliefs

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Oral and written comprehension and communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively and concisely with a broad variety of stakeholders.

• Analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to manage concurrent problems, make proper determinations of information provided, or determine the appropriate referral.

An associate degree or higher in social work, human services, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a related degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing training materials, and presentations sufficient to effectively present training programs to a variety of audiences

• Knowledge of cultural norms and trauma of individuals or communities who have faced historical discrimination and oppression across all protected class statuses.

• Policy and/or research analysis skills sufficient to make recommendations for policy and practice changes that promote the highest attainable standards of competence, efficiency, and justice for youth who are in the care of the state.

• Direct experience working with the American Indian community and with tribal communities.

• Ability to respect cultural differences and work with people from diverse backgrounds and religions.

Additional Requirements

Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, and insurance, or have other reliable transportation.

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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.