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Working Title: Title IV-E Consultant

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 83905

+ **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 6/17/2025. _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** : 06/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/24/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/Child Safety & Permanency/Title IV-E Programs

+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift

+ **Work Hours:** 8:00 am-4:30 pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, 5% of the time.

+ **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.

*Employees may generally telework up to 50% of their scheduled workdays in a month. 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. *

_*Statewide travel is required about 5% of the time._

_**This position was previously posted 2/05 - 2/12/25. Current applicants need not reapply._

_The Title IV-E consultant is responsible for ensuring compliance with and implementation of child placement state and federal laws and Title IV-E eligibility and maintenance & administrative reimbursement/claiming, specifically, of the Title IV-E of the Social Security Act as amended by the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), Public Law 115-123, 2018._

Responsibilities include:

+ _Supporting and monitoring the delivery of child placement services to ensure a comprehensive child placement system statewide that complies with federal and state laws as they pertain to Title IV-E Foster care, Prevention, Adoption and Guardianship Assistance and Title IV-B regulations._

+ _Assisting with and supporting Title IV-E reimbursement activities at the state level to ensure that fiscal and program requirements are met._

+ Assisting with Title IV-E maintenance reimbursement program at the state level to ensure that Title IV-E fiscal and program requirements as it pertains to FFPSA requirements.

+ Developing and assisting with all aspects of the Title IV-E and Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) Education Stability requirement for children/youth in foster care placements

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of professional experience in social work with an emphasis on child protection or foster care, or Title IV-E and adoptions:

+ Knowledge of federal and state child welfare foster care and permanency programs, statutes and policies

+ An understanding of child welfare educational training, competencies, and practices

+ Experience in building relationships with child welfare county and tribal agencies

_A master’s degree in social work may substitute for 2 years of experience._

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced knowledge of federal and state child welfare foster care and permanency programs, statutes and policies.

+ 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.