Working Title: Metro Staff Trainer / State Prog Admin Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 89768
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 10/28/25. 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 : 10/22/2025
Closing Date : 11/05/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/CS&P Training Academy Admin
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 25%
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. This particular role requires on-site training on a regular basis, typically 3 days a week.
*Statewide travel is possible 25 percent of the time.
The purpose of this position is to provide support, direction and coordination:
For the delivery of new worker and new supervisor foundation training, and as needed, specialized social worker, and resource family training.
To consult on development and delivery of social worker, supervisor and resource family curricula content that reflects department policy, state and federal laws and regulations, and best practice standards consistent with the Child Welfare Practice Model and the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) Trainer Competencies
Participate in personal development through the MNCWTA Trainer Academy
Participate in development and delivery of the MNCWTA Trainer Academy
Responsibilities include:
Provide MN Child Welfare Foundation Training and New Supervisor Training to county and tribal staff
Ensure that social worker/supervisor/resource family training delivery is using the latest information on adult learning, transfer of learning theories, meeting MNCWTA Trainer Competencies and are delivered using a variety of training modalities, including technology-based delivery methods
Provide consultation and subject matter expertise to MNCWTA Curriculum Development and Research and Evaluation Teams
Provide other support, as needed, to support the mission, vision, commitments and values of the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy and the Child Safety & Permanency Division and DCYF.
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 professional experience in a public child welfare agency (county or tribal) providing child protection services directly to children and families. Experience must demonstrate one or more of the following:
Familiarity with federal and state law relating to child protection or child welfare
Experience providing intake, assessment, investigation, ongoing case management, and/or permanency services to children and families in the child welfare system
Experience working with underserved communities to address issues of equity and disparities within the child welfare system
Experience in delivering/facilitating professional development training for adult learners
A bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services or a related field may substitute for 1 year of experience
OR
A master's degree in social work, Human Services or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using the Social Services Info System (SSIS) or similar software.
Significant work in equity focused training facilitation and development.
Someone who is self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
Five or more years of professional experience in a public child welfare agency (county or tribal) providing child protection services directly to children and families.
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.
