Provider Support Specialist ​/ State Prog Admin Prin

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* Working Title:

Provider Support Specialist / State Prog Admin Prin*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 96381

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** 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 8/24/26.  _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._

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** Date Posted** : 08/15/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/24/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : DCYF/TES CCAP 2

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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift

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** Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, 5% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 ()  within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available.

_This position is expected to travel Statewide 5 percentage of the time._

_The Provider Support Specialist exists to execute the responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 142E, to develop, administer, and manage statewide registration of child care providers for eligibility for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payments. The Provider Support Specialist_  exercises independent judgement in the application of agency and unit protocols  _to ensure program compliance and integrity;

provide exceptional service to child care providers serving children and families utilizing CCAP across the state; and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance, adapt, and modify policies and procedures._  The Provider Support Specialist works with the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to implement strategic plan alignment and daily ongoing functions for the Centralized Provider Registration Unit.

Responsibilities include:

+ Process and maintain Child Care Assistance Program provider registration records for child care providers eligible to receive Child Care Assistance Program payments, complying with department policies and federal and state laws and regulations.

+ Provide extensive support and engagement to child care providers, with an emphasis on child care providers not licensed by Minnesota, to ensure that all providers are supported to provide child care to children utilizing CCAP.

+ In collaboration with Child Care Assistance Program staff, MNIT, Program Compliance & Audits, Office of Inspector General, and other necessary parties, develop, implement, and document internal controls, strategies, system tools, and procedures for provider registration to ensure compliance with program requirements and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

+ Advise, consult, and promote collaboration between federal, tribal, state, local agencies and the public regarding CCAP child care provider concerns and issues to support sound policy development;…