Working Title: Records and Eligibility Consultant / State Prog Admin Prin
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 96745
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 9/8/26. 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 : 09/02/2026
Closing Date : 09/16/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / DCYF CS&P Adoption Operations
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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 or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.)
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies
This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and practice directly related to increasing permanency for children under the guardianship of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families and children placed with relative custodians under a kinship placement agreement.
This position provides oversight of data regarding children under state guardianship, Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) reporting, Social Services Information System data, reviewing court and/or county agency documentation regarding children under state guardianship and management of state adoption records for children under guardianship. This position administers both the Northstar Adoption Assistance and Kinship Assistance programs and must ensure the programs are in compliance with state and federal laws.
Responsibilities include:
Discharge the commissioner's responsibility in fully executing the Adoption Placement Agreement and review of the Kinship Placement Agreement.
Discharge the commissioner's responsibility in approving or denying Northstar Adoption and Kinship Assistance eligibility determinations, and Northstar Adoption and Kinship Assistance benefit agreements.
Provide direct customer support to county and Tribal agencies, and licensed child caring and placing agencies; training and technical assistance to county and Tribal social service agencies and licensed child caring and placing agencies regarding children under the guardianship of the commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. In addition, this position addresses the complex inter-relatedness of financial and social service issues with families, county and Tribal agencies, along with other service providers.
Maintain policies, procedures, and resources as they relate to the program.
Perform other duties and assume other roles as assigned by supervisor or manager.
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 experience working in a permanency or child welfare agency/setting/field.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, writing, and via phone to provide technical assistance to county/tribal social services agencies, child placing agencies, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, including the Indian Child Welfare Act and Minnesota African American Family and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act as they pertain to permanency and child welfare; application process, eligibility criteria or administrative operations of permanency and/or child welfare.
Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret federal and state laws as they pertain to permanency.
Knowledge of the state's responsibility regarding the safety, permanency, and well-being of children under guardianship of the commissioner and children placed with relative custodians under a kinship placement agreement.
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field may substitute for 12 months of experience OR A Master's degree in Social Work or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of experience working at a county or Tribal social services agency
Knowledge of Minnesota Chapters 259A, 260C, and 142A statutes.
Working knowledge of disparities with child welfare, placement of children, and permanency in Minnesota.
Experience with analyzing data and synthesizing it into reports for various stakeholders.
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.
