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Working Title: Child Foster Care Unit Supervisor

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families

+ **Job ID** : 88933

+ **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 10/29/25. _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._

+ **Date Posted** : 10/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/05/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF / Foster Care Licensing Mgmnt

+ **Work Shift** Day Shift

+ **Work Hours:** 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ 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) _within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location. ***_

This position exists to supervise statewide licensing of county delegated licensing activities and statewide regulation of all Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) licensed child foster care providers and for the direct licensing and oversight of private child placing agencies statewide. This includes supervising staff who conduct inspections and investigations related to licensing, evaluating and approving licensing actions, developing policies, processes, and tools to most efficiently complete the work, and interacting with multiple stakeholders to promote understanding of the licensing processes and compliance with the regulations.

Responsibilities include:

+ Interpret state laws and rules that apply to licensed programs to assure that: (A) inspections and investigations of programs are conducted as required and that licensing actions are completed in accordance with regulations; (B) licensing sanctions are issued as required; and, (C) variances issued to programs are granted based on identified standards.

+ Manage the workflow and output of the unit. This includes: (A) overseeing the operations of the unit; and (B) conducting and participating in internal and external meetings, task force groups and workgroups.

+ Manage staff, including hiring, supervising, evaluating, and, if needed, taking disciplinary action.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience in managing the workflow and output of licensing, child protection, or similar work unit functions.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Knowledge of Minnesota’s child foster care licensing and/or child welfare systems

+ Collecting and analyzing information or data

+ Management of projects and workflows

+ Identify and resolve problems, complex cases, or licensing issues

AND

Demonstrated leadership experience.

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Contemporary methods used in providing services to children and adults in licensed programs

+ Experience with methods to investigate issues and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements

+ Knowledge of administrative, civil and criminal law affecting the licensing function and actions

+ 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.