Job Details Working Title: Title IV-E and Families First Manager / State Prog Admin Manager Sr Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept - Job ID: 95059
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
- Date Posted: 10/27/2026
- Closing Date: 11/30/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial
- Division/Unit: DCYF/CS&P Deputy Staff
- Work Shift: Day Shift
- Work Hours:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134, 592 / annually.
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.
Job Summary * Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
**This position was previously posted 6/24/26 - 7/24/26. Current applicants need not reapply.
The purpose of this position is to provide program management of the State's Title IV-E program; Families First Prevention Services program; the Parent Legal Representation, Child Legal Representation and associated Training programs, and consultation for the American Indian Child Well Being Initiative staff and leadership.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the management and direction of the Title IV-E program to ensure Minnesota's compliance with all federal program requirements as the lead state Title IV-E agency.
- Direct the implementation of new federal and state laws in accordance with new federal legislation and ensure that they are continuously incorporated into the automated systems such as SSIS and MAXIS.
- Lead the Title IV-E programs through audits occurring at the federal level (every three years), and the annual audit performed by the Office of State Auditor. The person in this position is also responsible to lead the development of mitigating strategies that may result.
- Provide overall direction, organization, and guidance for the implementation of Family First Prevention Services Act across program areas within Child Safety and Permanency Division (CSP) and across the department.
- Direct and manage the development and implementation of program policy, fiscal policies and procedures to meet state and federal requirements for Family First Prevention Services Act.
- Provide consultation to the American Indian Child Well Being Unit's Initiative Program staff and leadership on strategic planning, program and fiscal support, oversight, quality assurance and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Qualifications 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.** Demonstrated leadership experience*
*Leadership experience can include:
- Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
- *A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technicalexpertisefor a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.
- 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 :
o 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
o 100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Five (5) years of work experience with state child welfare laws. Experience must demonstrate the following:
- Administrative skills at a county or tribal social services agency in the role of a manager, director
- Knowledge of federal and state child welfare laws such as Title IV-B and E of the Social Security Act and similar laws
- Administering and overseeing budget, contract and grants management, and legislative processes
- Thorough and extensive knowledge and experience in child welfare programs and operations
- Public policy analysis and development sufficient to develop and coordinate policy and programs to improve performance outcomes
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in social work, child welfare, public administration, or related field.
- Experience preparing legislative proposals that implementfederal child welfare, Title IV-B and E laws, rules and policies.
- Knowledge of the complexities of the child welfare continuum and of the need for child welfare reform.
- Understanding of the contemporary issues on a national level affecting families and children, and the impact on families and children in Minnesota such as rising child poverty and immigration.
- Experience interpreting, evaluating, and assessing the impact of policy, legislative, and legal changes on program initiatives.
- Variety of experiences working with and leading and managing 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)
- Driver's License Check
- Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
- Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about the position, contact Marvin Davis at Marvin.E.Davis@state.mn.us .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Anny Xiong at anny.xiong@state.mn.us .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Children, Youth and Families ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DCYF ADA at ada.dcyf@state.mn.us .
