Working Title: Instructional Designer / State Prog Admin Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 89444
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 10/13/25. 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 : 10/07/2025
Closing Date : 10/21/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/CSE Training
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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) 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. See policy for additional information.
The position will be an expert in child support and will be responsible for 1) overseeing the design, development, and implementation of a training program that aims to improve service delivery and is responsive to the needs of partners the training unit has not typically engaged such as employers and participants; 2) leading special projects and 3) participating in the end-to-end design, development, delivery, and evaluation of training on existing programs of the Child Support Division (CSD) policies and procedures for county staff and Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
Responsibilities include:
Provide strategic direction and leadership for an innovative training program that seeks to improve the efficiency and service delivery of the program and is responsive to the needs of partners the training unit has not typically engaged such as employers and participants.
Lead and or/participate in division special projects that require in-depth child support program knowledge such as escheatment processing, employer verification and systems modernization - working with cross-divisional teams and or/vendors to implement changes on schedule and within scope.
Provide hands-on training and coaching to child support workers to ensure accurate understanding and application of child support policies and procedures.
Author and update clear, plain-language documentation, job aids, and resources (e.g., flowcharts, checklists, form guides) for both child support workers and parents/employers, ensuring materials reflect current policy, system changes, and include instructions.
Maintain and expand professional expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and the child support program (including PRISM system and child support policy updates) and actively participate in team activities to foster a positive, cohesive work environment.
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 professional experience which must include the following:
Experience with the Minnesota Child Support programs
Ability to design, develop, manage, and deliver classroom training
Working with federal and state policy, procedures, and law
Knowledge of and the ability to use the PRISM computer system
Project management skills with the ability to multi-task and advance activities through-out the project timeline
A Bachelor's Degree in adult learning, workforce development, professional coaching, or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR a Masters degree or higher in adult learning, workforce development, professional coaching, or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Proven skills in creative development of skill enhancement training programs
Experience in community engagement and in building solid partnerships with counties, Tribes, service providers, community partners and families
Intermediate technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Project), SharePoint.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
