Child Care Aware System Specialist/Human Svcs Prog Rep 2, St. Paul, Minnesota

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Working Title: Child Care Aware System Specialist
Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/15/2024
• Closing Date: 04/29/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit: DHS - Central Office / Children and Family Services / Child Care Services
• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/ MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor's Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children's issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. This position will become a part of DCYF.

Job Summary

*** Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.***

This position exists to provide leadership and oversight in policy development and implementation of statewide comprehensive systems in Minnesota for Child Care Aware (CCA), previously child care resource and referral. Responsibilities include:

• Develop systems and strategies to administer and coordinate Child Care Aware grants/contracts at the regional, district and state level
• Address the needs of agencies and organizations providing Child Care Aware programs and services;
• Address the needs of diverse cultural and linguistic communities; and achieve federal and state agency objectives.
• Advise, consult, and promote collaboration between federal, tribal, state, local agencies and the public regarding the Child Care Aware system to support sound policy development; facilitate effective program integration; and increase public understanding of child care resource and referral services for early childhood and school age programs and families.
• Assist in the development and implementation of partnerships with Sovereign Tribal Early Childhood Programs.
• Assist in the development and coordination of early childhood and school age care consumer education efforts.

Qualifications

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.**

3 years of professional experience working in child care and/or the early childhood system in Minnesota. Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the early childhood and school age care system in Minnesota, early childhood development and the quality and delivery of early childhood and school age care services.
• Experience assessing, designing, implementing and coordinating effective child care policies and procedures.
• Experience with Head start, child care licensing school-based early childhood programs and support programs.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in contract management sufficient to ensure consistent, timely and accurate contracts are maintained for child care resource & referral services statewide.
• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures, as well as experience in anti-bias education, cross cultural communication theory and practice, and organizational change models.
• Legislative and administrative process, procedures, and principles sufficient to coordinate and impact policy or procedural changes requiring legislation or statutory change.
• Experience with Minnesota's early childhood education and family support and child care services delivery systems sufficient to understand the interrelationships between county, state, and federal early childhood and family support and child care service agencies.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Scott Parker at scott.j.parker@state.mn.us

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amy John at amy.john@state.mn.us .

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.

About Human Services Dept

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.