**Working Title: Child Support Division Director - Human Services Manager 4** **Job Class: Human Services Manager 4** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 81361 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 10/29/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/18/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : DCYF Children and Family Svcs + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes (5%) + **Salary Range:** $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + 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 (DCYF) 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. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency is effective July 1, 2024. _***_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available_ _***_ The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is excited to announce that we are hiring for a Child Support Division Director. If you are looking to work alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for helping others and be part of an agency that is committed to creating positive change within our communities, then we have a great opportunity for you! As the DCYF Child Support Division Director you will: + Lead the legislative processes associated with child support in the State of Minnesota. Focus on improving the well-being of children and their families by influencing federal and state laws and regulations. + Be responsive to program participants' experiences and to the changing needs of Minnesota families, particularly those of low income. + Ensure the management of the program's operations in a continuous quality improvement environment based on the use and interpretation of fiscal, statistical, demographic and program data to support fact-based decision making. + Engage county and tribal child support agencies to adopt a performance culture leading to increased effectiveness and efficiency. + Influence, advise, and lead the strategic and tactical direction of the child support program and division to achieve the long-term goals of the organization. + Incorporate knowledge of national, state and local trends, laws and regulations in long range planning for a future which may involve alternate child support service delivery models. + Develop effective relationships with legislators, lobbying groups, agencies and organizations whose work affects or is affected by the direction, development or modification of child support program policy and operations. + Provide the public face of a state program that deals with sensitive and controversial issues related to family relationships and responsibilities. + Provide leadership to and direct the development of program policy initiatives using an equity lens in all actions (policies, processes, planning, budgeting, and decision-making). **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.**_** Demonstrated leadership experience* *Leadership experience can include: + Experienceasasupervisor,leadworker, team lead,projectlead; + CompletionofaState of Minnesotaleadershipprogram (e.g. ELI, L4); + A paid/unpaid positionleading a program orchairingacommittee(e.g.ERG) - experience must include: + 1+yearofexperienceidentifyingissues,goals and strategicactions + 100+hoursperyeartimecommitment AND 4 years of experience in child support services, family law, or a related field and working with child support guidelines . Experience must demonstrate: + Strong knowledge of federal and state laws governing child support, family law, and court procedures. + Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. + Strategic planning, coordination and administration of operational functions + Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion + A commitment to advancing positive outcomes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism for colleagues and the people DCYF serves. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of state and federal government programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services policy and procedures, + Ability to work with executive leadership. + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS 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.