**Working Title: Part C Education Program Specialist** **Job Class: Education Consultant 2** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 81200 + **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 10/28/24. _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._ + **Closing Date** : 11/12/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Early Childhood Administration / Screening, Early Intervention, Resource and Referral + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / 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_ _.***_ The position exists to support to the required components of the state Part C system; including but not limited to the coordination of services through interagency efforts and local level service coordination, the engagement of families and caregivers for ongoing program improvement, professional development and technical assistance. This position will collaborate with the Department of Children, Youth and Families and, with the Departments of Education, Health, and Human Services and other agencies, as necessary, efforts to ensure Minnesota implements the service coordination required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and fully described within the Code of Federal Regulations at 34 CFR 303.302 and 34 CFR 300.111 to ensure that infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities are identified, located, and evaluated. This position will support the implementation of Help Me Grow system as an effort to support the coordinated outreach and referral as well as updating of the resources and materials associate with coordinated outreach efforts. **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.**_** 3 years of experience working with state or federal workforce or social service programs. Experience must demonstrate: + Early childhood development, the delivery of early intervention services + Knowledge of early childhood special education and federal laws, regulations, policies, and operating instructions relating to Part C laws as they relate to early intervention sufficient to provide expert interpretation of laws, policies, and procedures on a consistent basis for management, other state agencies, and county social services agencies. **Preferred Qualifications** · Strong understanding of the interrelationships between school districts, the counties, the state, and federal human service and educational agencies in early intervention. · Understanding of the child development and family systems theory and practices · Strong oral communication skills in order to delivery presentations · Experience in writing clear and concise technical assistance, narrative reports, grant proposals, correspondence, so that subjects are clearly explained to diverse audiences · Strong organizational, project planning and project management skills. · 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.