Working Title: Title IV-E Policy Specialist / State Prog Admin Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 92959
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 3/25/26. 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 : 03/19/2026
Closing Date : 04/02/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCYF/CS&P Title IV-E Programs
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, 20%
Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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 or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
**Statewide travel is possible 20 percentage of the time.
This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with and implementation of child placement state and federal laws, specifically Title IV-E of the Social Security Act as amended by the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) to meet the Title IV-E Prevention Services Program requirements and Child Caring Institutions (CCI) residential placement requirements in specialized settings: PPY, SIL, SUDS, Sex trafficking and QRTP. This position provides the department with direction in the strategic planning and delivery of child placement services to all Minnesota child servicing and caring systems; supervise county social service agencies and provide technical assistance to initiative tribes in the delivery of child placement services and the implementation of the Title IV-E program; and act as team lead and support the supervisor in the direction and supervision of the Title IV-E program and assist in the development of an increase in Federal Financial Participation (FFP) to the Department and public child placement agencies.
Responsibilities include:
Guide and monitor the delivery of child placement services to ensure a comprehensive child placement system statewide that is in compliance with federal and state laws as they pertain to Title IV-E Foster care, Prevention, Adoption and Guardianship Assistance and Title IV-B regulations
Manage and support Title IV-E reimbursement activities at the state level to ensure that fiscal and program requirements are met
Lead the Title IV-E administrative and maintenance reimbursement program at the state level to ensure that fiscal and program requirements are met
Lead the strategic monitoring and planning for Federal Financial participation efforts
Other duties as assigned
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.
Four (4) years of experience working with Title IV-E in child welfare that demonstrates the following:
Thorough knowledge of federal and state child welfare foster care, statutes and policies
Experience working with social service interfaces such as Social Services Information System (SSIS), MAXIS, etc.
Thorough understanding of child welfare best practice
Understand funding sources (federal, state, and local) for child welfare services and administrative procedures (at both state and local government),
Experience and knowledge in policy analysis, providing guidance on child welfare state and federal laws and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Social Work
Advanced knowledge and experience working in Social Services Information System (SSIS) and/or MAXIS
Experience with formal policy writing/publishing
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)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
