Records and Eligibility Consultant​/State Prog Admin Prin

Records and Eligibility Consultant / State Program Administrator Principal

Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal

Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept

Job

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.

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:
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 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 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

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…