Title IV-E Eligibility Determination Trainer (Northwest Region) / State Program Administrator Senior

Working Title: Title IV-E Eligibility Determination Trainer (Northwest Region)

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97611

• Location : Minnesota Northwest Region

• Telework Eligible : No*, this is a remote position, located in Northwestern Minnesota

• 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 10/16/2026 date. 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 : 10/09/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / 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, up to 75% within Northwestern Minnesota

• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / 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.

*Remote Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1447-remoteworker.pdf) - This position is designated as a remote worker.

This position delivers in-person trainings throughout the state in the NW region up to 75% of the time, working from their home office the remainder of the time. The desired applicant must live in or near the NW region. The counties in the Northwest region are: Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin.

This position exists to provide child welfare eligibility training, technical assistance and case record reviews for county and tribal social service agencies to: 1) increase the state's ability to comply with the federal requirements of Title IV-E foster care, adoption assistance and kinship Assistance program, 2) improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Title IV-E and Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility determinations and 3) increase the agencies' understanding of the relationship between Title IV-E and other federal programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The goal of the position is to maximize access to federal reimbursement of the costs of services for Minnesota children in care, by ensuring a high degree of accuracy in determining Title IV-E eligibility and reimbursement.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide on-going Title IV-E foster care consultation/technical assistance to county and tribal social service agencies.

• Develop and present statewide Title IV-E foster care eligibility policy and systems training to county and tribal social service staff.

• Develop and provide Title IV-E eligibility policies and processes for and/ or in collaboration with CSP, MNIT, FOD,MAXIS, MA program staff to improve the efficiency and accuracy of processes used to determine Title IV-E foster care, adoption and assistance kinship eligibility.

• Review county and tribal child welfare cases; and provide statewide training and technical assistance in preparation for state and/or federal Title IV-E foster care eligibility reviews.

• Title IV-E Foster care Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP) implementation and maintenance.

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.

Two (2) years of professional experience in a social service agency setting working with foster care, adoption assistance or child welfare data.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of federal and state child welfare foster care and permanency programs, statutes and policies.

• Knowledge of state and federal financial assistance programs including eligibility and payments (MFIP, Child Support, SNAP, etc.).

• Knowledge of Title IV-E Eligibility requirements, including application process, eligibility criteria or administrative operations of child welfare.

• Strong understanding of child welfare educational and training competencies and practices.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; ability to respond openly to requests and concerns; experience translating technical information into plain language for a variety of audiences.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams by fostering collaboration, using diplomatic skills to navigate diverse perspectives, and aligning stakeholders with organizational goals.

*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

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, child welfare, public administration, or related field determined by the agency.

• Knowledge of Child Welfare computer systems: Social Service Information System (SSIS), MAXIS, PRISM, etc.).

• Experience training or being a lead in working with SSIS and MAXIS.

• 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.