Working Title: Indian Child Welfare Act Compliance Consultant (ICWA)

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 81400

• 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 11/5. 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 : 10/30/2024

• Closing Date : 11/27/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DCYF/ Child Safety and Permanency Administration

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8;00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• 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) and flexible hours options are available .*

Travel is required 20-30% 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.

The Indian Child Welfare Act Compliance Consultant will participate in the design, development, implementation and coordination of the state’s Indian child welfare compliance and quality improvement process in order to comply with state and federal requirements. This position will conduct compliance reviews and will assist with compliance and quality improvement processes in collaboration with Tribes, counties, division staff and other stakeholders, primarily in the areas of Indian child welfare where a child is identified as an Indian child.

This position works closely with county and Tribal agency directors and staff in carrying out primary responsibilities and achieving improved performance for being compliant with the Indian Child Welfare Act and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act through legislative requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. 477A.0126 including a continuous case review processes evaluation, development and delivery of training necessary to assist Minnesota counties in becoming compliant. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct compliance reviews and quality improvement processes with counties/agencies and tribes across the state. Participate in building organizational effectiveness capacity of the Indian child welfare compliance process and compliance improvement and ensure strategic alignment of compliance programs with the mission, vision, goals and priorities of the Division/Administration, consistent with ICWA/MIFPA.

• Lead, collaborate, design, develop and implement models and products for compliance and compliance/quality improvement including specified training for child welfare practice and performance in Minnesota.

• Provide other support and complete other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values and carry out the responsibilities of the Unit, Division and Department.

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 public welfare programs. Experience must meet all bulleted points below to be considered:

• Knowledge and ability to do strategic planning for quality assurance programs statewide.

• Knowledge of child welfare, child protection and/or foster care programs and standards.

• Knowledge of state statutes, rules and regulations, including ICWA and MIFPA (Indian Child Welfare Act and Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act).

• Experience with collaborative relationships with social services staff at federal, state, county local levels.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social services or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience or A Master’s degree in human services, social services or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of Indian child welfare implementation and best practices.

• Experience with evaluating child welfare practice using qualitative case review processes and quantitative data.

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.