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Working Title: Child Welfare Financial Consultant

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families

+ **Job ID** : 86575

+ **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 06/11/2025 date. _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** : 06/05/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/25/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF / CCWIS Modernization

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 5%

+ **Salary Range:** $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **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. 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_ _._ _Employees that live 50 miles or more from their permanent/principal work location_ **_and_** _live within the State or a county bordering the State may telework more than 50% with approval._ _***_

This position serves as the coordinator for the finance, budget, and accountability of the modernization of Social Services Information System (SSIS) from a Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) to a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) in accordance with federal rules.

Under the administrative direction of the SSIS CCWIS Modernization Supervisor, duties include coordinating federal and state reporting requirements, overseeing joint powers agreements and inter-agency agreements across state agencies. They will be responsible for influencing and advising the enterprise-wide efforts for systems modernization to ensure the program’s efforts align with the agency’s overall vision and strategic plan. Through this partnership, they will act as a feedback mechanism between the other systems modernization teams and the SSIS section.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise and direction in the design, implementation and maintenance of a CCWIS, leading financial work direction, including required contracts, state plan amendments, legislation, legal analysis, and financial business needs analysis. They will be responsible for ensuring system compliance with federal policy and systems requirements for a CCWIS and advise management concerning recommended policy changes and situations requiring immediate attention.

This position will be responsible for working closely and developing effective relationships with wide-ranging child welfare stakeholders to implement effective strategies for systems modernization, including CCWIS development. Stakeholders include counties, tribes, other divisions within DCYF/DHS that utilize SSIS (policy and fiscal), other state agencies (including MNIT, MDE and the MN Judicial Branch), federal agencies, external organizations and vendors, and the public affected by child welfare programs and services. They will lead and/or participate in groups with the focus of systems modernization and child welfare with objectives of improving efficient, reducing complexity, and improving the overall effectiveness of child welfare services and other human services programs. Throughout the communication and outreach efforts, the incumbent will represent CSP’s systems modernization efforts and be responsible for providing thoughtful and appropriate updates, often requiring high-level discretion and sensitivity.

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 years of specialized professional experience in budgeting, fiscal administration, financial planning, or cost allocation within state or local agencies.

+ Extensive knowledge of federal CCWIS regulations and child welfare policies, ensuring system compliance and strategic fiscal oversight.

+ Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects, overseeing contracts, and coordinating inter-agency agreements with multiple stakeholders.

+ Proven ability to develop and implement financial tracking systems for monitoring resource allocation, cost reporting, and compliance.

+ Expertise in legislative budget analysis, federal financial participation (FFP), and cost allocation reporting.

+ Excellent communication and relationship management skills to collaborate with counties, tribes, federal agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders on financial modernization efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

+ High-level experience and strong understanding of state and federal funding such as fiscal reconciliation, claims processing, reimbursement structures, and funding streams used by counties, tribes, and local agencies for social service programs.

+ Experience in legislative budget analysis, federal financial participation (FFP), and cost allocation reporting.

+ Familiarity with Agile and Product management frameworks in service delivery.

+ Proficiency in financial data tracking, transparency reporting, and reimbursement processes.

+ 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.