**Working Title:** **American Indian Wellbeing Program Consultant** **Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 81506 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Regular + **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 11/14/2024. _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** : 11/08/2024 + **Closing Date** : 12/6/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DCYF Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DCYF / Children and Family Services / Child Safety and Permanency Division + **Work Shift** : Day Shift + **Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, 20-40% of the time + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.** **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. Formerly a part of the Department of Human Services, 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_ _.***_ **Travel is required 20-40% of the time to visit Tribal Nations and counties in fostering/building relationships as well as supporting programs in the development of strengthening prevention programs that support and/or provide ongoing culturally appropriate prevention services.** _As the American Indian Wellbeing Program Consultant, you will provide consultation, technical assistance, support, and collaboration within Minnesota’s culturally appropriate family preservation, early intervention as well as upfront child protection response continuum for Minnesota Tribal, urban Indian, and local child welfare agencies._ _This position seeks to enhance collaborations with internal department staff to support Tribal communities and Indian urban agencies for effectively addressing community identified needs and promoting well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native children and families living in Minnesota._ The AICWI continuum includes: + Child maltreatment prevention strategies and programs + Family preservation and reunification strategies and programs + Child maltreatment response systems capable of screening reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours day/7 days a week, and investigating or offering family assessment services in accordance with Minn. Stat 626.556 + Foster care licensing and support + Permanency for children in foster care; and + Other activities and services agreed to by Tribe and by the Commissioner that further the goals of providing safety, permanency, and wellbeing of American Indian children. Position responsibilities include: + Lead and participate in statewide reform efforts to improve child protection responses for American Indian and Alaska Native children and families, ensuring compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA). Represent the department on relevant task forces and provide consultation and support to department staff and Tribal, urban Indian, and local child welfare agencies in developing effective practices for the upfront child protection response continuum. + Develop and maintain policy guidance and oversight of Minnesota’s upfront child protection response continuum including substance use and prenatal substance exposure. + Lead, collaborate and implement a statewide workgroup to amend the Tribal State Agreement + Administer and manage grants while seeking opportunities to expand programs that support early intervention, prevention, and safety initiatives for Tribes and Urban and Rural Indian organizations. **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, day and year for each job held.**_** Three (3) years professional experience working with Minnesota’s Child Welfare system and programs with an emphasis in American Indian Child Welfare. Experience must demonstrate the following: + Knowledge and understanding of Minnesota’s child welfare system and its laws, policies, and practices + Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act as well as Tribal State Agreement. + Knowledge of Tribal communities and Tribal laws that affect American Indian children and families. + Knowledge and understanding of cultural differences in working with Tribal communities and nations. + Experience leading and facilitating workgroups. + Experience and knowledge in managing contracts, grants and allocations. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of the legislative process, state government policies, processes, rules, and laws + Ability to analyze data, prepare comprehensive reports, document findings, and report out to stakeholders. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **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.