**Working Title:** **Child Safety Consultant** **Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2** **Agency: Children, Youth and Families Department** + **Job ID** : 81376 + **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 11/4/2024. _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** : 10/29/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/19/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DCYF/ Child Safety and Permanency Administration/ Child Safety and Family Prevention Division + **Work Shift** : Day Shift + **Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 am + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No, except for quarterly travel for in-person unit meetings that occur either in Roseville or St. Cloud + **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 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_ _.***_ ****This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies*** *Job posting extended to now close on 11/19 to allow applicants more time to apply. As the Child Safety Consultant, you will provide consultation and technical assistance to local child welfare agencies concerning child safety and family preservation. This position leads efforts to improve policy, programming and practice protocols related to the child protection reporting, assessment, investigation, and in-home responses. This position supports training and model implementation and provides leadership in developing and maintaining fidelity for these approaches. This position may be involved in policy and statutory recommendations, bill analysis, managing grants and/or allocations, coordinating evaluation efforts, analyzing program outcomes, and developing and implementing training for local child welfare agency staff. Responsibilities include: + Develop and maintain policy guidance and lead efforts to improve policy, programming and practice protocols related to Minnesota’s child protection system continuum. + Provide consultation, technical assistance and support to Minnesota counties and tribes implementing the child protection response continuum. + 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. Experience must demonstrate the following: + Knowledge of federal and state child protection programs, statutes, child welfare policies and programs + Experience in 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 • Experience in drafting reports, grant proposals and request for proposals • Knowledge of managing grants and contracts • Experience in building relationships with child welfare county and tribal agencies **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.