**Working Title:** **Change Management Team Lead** **Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 81507 + **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** : 11/14/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DCYF/ Child Safety and Permanency Administration Administration/Continuous Quality Improvement + **Work Shift** : Day Shift + **Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative + 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 Change Management Team Lead provides leadership, oversight and coordination of activities, functions, operations, processes and procedures of the state’s child welfare Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program area in order to meet Department priorities and comply with state and federal requirements. Additional responsibilities include: + Provide leadership, coordination and coaching of a team of professionals to develop and implement an effective Child and Family Service Review (CFSR) process as well as an effective continuous quality improvement (CQI) system and for child welfare cases across Minnesota. + Provide consultation, Continuous Quality Improvement training, conduct Continuous Quality Improvement reviews and quality improvement processes in assigned counties and tribes. + Provide leadership to building organizational effectiveness and capacity of the child welfare CQI system, and ensure strategic alignment of CQI system with the priorities of the Child Safety and Permanency division, consistent with the Minnesota Child Welfare Practice Model and broader Division goals and strategies. + In consultation with the supervisor, lead state planning and coordination for the federal review (CFSR) of Minnesota’s child welfare system according to the timelines and procedures set out in federal regulations. **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 of professional experience in Social Services or Public Welfare Systems. Experience must demonstrate: + Knowledge of child welfare, child protection and foster care programs and standards + Knowledge of best practice in continuous quality improvement, implementation science and safety science + Experience using technology system tools such as e.g. Microsoft Office, Social Service Information System (SSIS) to conduct case reviews, research, communicate and educate **Preferred Qualifications** + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures + Experience in organizing and developing project work plans, manage programs and policies to coordinate social services **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.