State of Minnesota Jobs

Working Title: Child Welfare Academy Regional Trainer, SW Region

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77624

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/14/2024

• Closing Date : 06/27/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS - Central Office / Children and Family Services / Child Safety and Permanency

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• 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

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

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.

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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

This position operates within a hybrid work schedule, working in person out of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN 2-3 days a week and teleworking the other days. The desired applicant will live in or be willing to relocate to this region

As a Child Welfare Training Academy Trainer for the Southwest Region you will provide support, direction and coordination for the delivery of new worker and new supervisor foundation training, and as needed, specialized social worker, and foster family training. You will also:

As a Child Welfare Training Academy Trainer for the Southwest Region you will provide support, direction and coordination for the delivery of new worker and new supervisor foundation training, and as needed, specialized social worker, and foster family training. You will also:

• Consult on development and delivery of social worker, supervisor and foster family curricula content that reflects department policy, state and federal laws and regulations, and best practice standards consistent with the Child Welfare Practice Model and the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA) Trainer Competencies

• Participate in personal development through the MNCWTA Trainer Academy.

• Participate in development and delivery of the MNCWTA Trainer Academy.

• Provide MN Child Welfare Foundation Training and New Supervisor Training to county and tribal staff.

• Ensure that social worker/supervisor/foster family training delivery is using the latest information on adult learning, transfer of learning theories, meeting MNCWTA Trainer Competencies and are delivered using a variety of training modalities, including technology-based delivery methods.

• Provide consultation and subject matter expertise to MNCWTA Curriculum Development and Research and Evaluation Teams.

• Collaborate with the Tribes and Counties in the Southwest Region, including a Southwestern County that will provide office space and the Regional Learning Center in Southwest Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years of experience in a public child welfare agency (county or tribal) providing child protection services directly to children and families. Experience must demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Familiarity with federal and state law relating to child protection or child welfare.

• Experience providing intake, assessment, investigation, ongoing case management, and/or permanency services to children and families in the child welfare system.

• Experience working with BIPOC communities to address issues of equity and disparities within the child welfare system.

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Business Administration or related field may substitute for 1 year of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work.

• Experience using the SSIS System.

• Significant work in equity focused training facilitation and development.

Additional Requirements

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

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.