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Working Title: Part C Service Coordination and Family Engagement / Education Consultant 2

Job Class: Education Consultant 2

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89687

+ **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 10/23/25. _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 posted._

+ **Date Posted** : 10/17/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/03/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/ScreenEarlyIntervenResourceRef

+ **Work Shift:** Day Shift

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / 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.

*Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from their primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from their primary work location and live within Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary work location. See Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) policy for additional information.

The position exists to support to the required components of the state Part C system, including but not limited to the coordination of services through interagency efforts and local level service coordination, the engagement of families and caregivers for ongoing program improvement, professional development and technical assistance.

In collaboration with the Part C, Part B/619 coordinators and educational specialists across Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program staff, collaborate in the development of professional development and technical assistance guidance related to the implementation of service coordination.

Responsibilities include:

+ Engage in cross agency efforts to improve the coordination of services and supports for young children and their families including the Departments of Children, Youth and Families, Education, Health, and Human Services.

+ Ensure the availability and accessibility of resources that meet the intent of the authorizing legislation, incorporating state standards, best practice, implementation frameworks, accountability and sustainability. Activities align with Minnesota's vision of a coordinated, interagency intervention service system for infants and toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities as per Minn. Stats. §§ 125A.26 & 125A.33 and as indicated in the IDEA Part C State Performance Plan (SPP), specifically timely services, ongoing authentic assessment, natural and inclusive environments, family education and transition support.

+ Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Help Me Grow referral system for the purpose of enhancing the capacity of early identification and referral of young children with disabilities to improve outcomes and opportunities for young children and their families.

+ Lead efforts in family engagement including the collection of family outcome survey data by means of a web-based or other electronic means rather than pencil paper.

+ Actively participate as a member of the Division of Early Learning and the Early Childhood Special Education team to advance the quality of early learning experiences for young children with and without disabilities

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 with service coordination and family engagement in a Part C Early Intervention or other closely related social service program that demonstrates the following:

+ Understanding of early childhood development and experience with the delivery of early intervention services

+ Knowledge of federal and state laws related to children and families that guide early intervention and sufficient to provide expert interpretation of laws, policies, and procedures on a consistent basis for providers and partnering agencies.

+ Creating, delivering and facilitating presentations to diverse audiences

+ Experience with training, technical assistance and supporting internal/external stakeholders¿

+ Experience working with children, families and/or communities representing populations that experience inequitable opportunities based on race, geography and/or dis/ability

+ Strong understanding of the interrelationships between school districts, the counties, the state, and federal human service and educational agencies in early intervention.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Understanding of the child development and family systems theory and practices

+ Experience in writing clear and concise technical assistance, narrative reports, grant proposals, correspondence, so that subjects are clearly explained to diverse audiences

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check

+ Criminal Background check

+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

+ Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees

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.