**Working Title: Family Preservation and Disproportionality Grant and Contract Consultant** **Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2** **Agency: Children, Youth and Families Department** + **Job ID** : 80938 + **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 10/28/2024. _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** : 10/21/2024 + **Closing Date** : 11/12/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE + **Division/Unit** : DCYF/ Child Safety and Permanency Administration/African American Child Well-being Unit + **Work Shift** : Day Shift + **Work Hours** : 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **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_ _.***_ ***We're hiring for seven open positions in our African American Child Well-Being Unit! We are holding a virtual Showcase on 10/30 to discuss the work that this unit does, as well as a virtual Information Session on 11/2 to discuss all of the openings and answer questions from potential applicants! Click here to learn more:** **https://dcyf.mn.gov/careers** The Family Preservation and Disproportionality Grant and Contract Consultant will oversee and manage grants appropriated by the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act. This position helps the team to develop, manage, and oversee an innovative and equitable granting process to engage and support diverse stakeholder groups and communities. With a focus on culturally affirming and equitable strategies, the Family Preservation and Disproportionality Grant and Contract Consultant will be a catalyst for galvanizing internal and external partners toward the identification of needs, development of RFPs, and the grantee selection process to facilitate the selection of services and resources that support meeting the need of African American and other disproportionately represented children at risk of entering or currently involved in the child welfare system, to reduce foster care entry and reentry, support relative and family engagement, and promote achieving timely permanency and family preservation. To do this, the Family Preservation and Disproportionality Grant and Contract Consultant will work to open and facilitate ongoing dialogue with families, community-based organizations, division staff, state leaders, community leaders, practitioners, and other stakeholders to co-create and/or identify community-based strategies to support partnered and informed grant and RFP development, contracts, and provide education and technical assistance to support culturally affirming child and family well-being practices. **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 experience in in budgets and or grants management in the social services, human services or nonprofit management field. Experience must demonstrate: + Strong knowledge and or experience working with diverse communities experiencing overrepresentation and disproportionality in social services, human services and or the child welfare system. + Developing and managing grants, contracts, budgets and or similar financial service agreements + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to plan, execute and meet competing priorities and deadlines in a timely manner. + Basic knowledge of federal and state child welfare statutes, particularly child protection and out-of-home placement, and permanency. *A Bachelor’s degree in business, human services, sociology or relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s degree in social work, human services administration, family social science, sociology, or related field. + Experience participating in or leading agency initiatives and projects related to child welfare, children, youth and families, and or communities. + Strong group facilitation skills in setting project goals, expectations and planning time lines. + Ability to write summaries, reports and other documents in a clear, concise and professional manner. + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a 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.