**Working Title: Foster Youth Outreach and Engagement Specialist** **Job Class: Community Services Program Specialist 2** **Agency: Foster Youth Ombudsperson** + **Job ID** : 81604 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited- Temporary + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 11/06/2024 + **Closing Date** : Open until filled. First review of resumes to begin on 11/15/2024. + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Foster Youth Ombudsperson / Fostr Youth Ombd - MAPE + **Division/Unit** : FYO Foster Youth Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, 30% + **Salary Range:** $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **End Date** : June 30, 2025 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **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. The Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson (OOFY) is an independent agency that was created by statute in 2022. The purpose of OOFY is to¿investigate decisions, acts, and other matters related to the health, safety, and welfare of youth in foster care, to promote the highest attainable standards of competence, efficiency, and justice for youth who are in the care of the state. This job post will serve as notice for 2 Temporary Community Services Program Specialist 2 positions, that are anticipated to last until June 30 th , 2025. These positions exist to lead and coordinate community engagement and outreach activities for Foster Youth Ombudsperson. The incumbents will conduct outreach to foster youth by meeting with facilities around the state (both virtually and in-person) and building collaborative relationships with facility and program staff. These positions will collect and analyze data on systemic issues and conduct foster care policy analysis and research. They will lead communication activities, contributing to reporting and recommendations as needed and supporting the development of strategic messaging. **Minimum Qualifications** + Two years of full-time equivalent outreach, education, or training experience. + Computer skills demonstrating proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. + Ability to respect cultural differences and work with people from diverse backgrounds and religions. + Experience developing materials, and presentation skills sufficient to effectively present to youth learners. + Excellent oral and written comprehension and communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively and concisely with a broad variety of stakeholders. + Experience engaging with young people or historically impacted populations, foster youth in particular. + Human relations skills sufficient to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders; to effectively persuade; to deal effectively with complex and oftentimes competing relationships; and to understand, develop, motivate, collaborate, and lead others. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of Minnesota’s child welfare system, including child protection, foster care, extended foster care, kinship care, and adoption, and policies, governmental organizations, and public policy structures. + Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to foster care/child welfare, and/or knowledge of best-practices or policies in other states. + Experience sharing complex, evolving information about benefits, programs, or rights. + Experience monitoring legislative hearings and making proposals. **Additional Requirements** Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank, motor vehicle record (driver’s license) check, and employment reference checks. 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.