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State of Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Modernization Consultant/Human Svcs Prog Consultant in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Child Care Assistance Program Modernization Consultant
Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant
Agency: Human Services Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/16/2024
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 / Childcare Services
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, occasional in and out of state
Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Telework Eligible : Yes
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.
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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*
As a Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Modernization Consultant, you will lead new initiatives and direct continuous implementation of information technology (IT) processes and products to support federal and state regulations pertaining to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Responsibilities include:
Lead the procurement, development, and implementation of an integrated, modernized service delivery system and explore options for future solutions that prioritize user experiences.
Function as a system and business process expert, representing CCAP on technology system projects by coordinating changes and ushering enhancements across the department with MNIT, external vendors and end users.
Deliver high quality results in a timely manner, aligning with project objectives, and promising a consistent and easy to navigate user experience through human centered design principles.
Build internal capacity around new ways of working, harmonize with other cross agency modernization initiatives and enterprise frameworks, and drive change management while having knowledge of and incorporating state and federal policies and regulations into IT processes and change; strategically guide work with the Department of Education’s Early Learning Scholarships (ELS) administration to ensure alignment with Great Start for All Children Task Force recommendations.
Advance the agency’s mission, values, and goals by complying with all applicable laws and policies, and maintain a workplace that is ethical, respectful, and professional by displaying and demonstrating a commitment to advancing positive outcomes in diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism for colleagues and the people our agency serves.
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.
Three (3) years of professional experience in human services, public assistance programs and/or early childhood/school aged care. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience leading efforts that result in change to systems, policies or programs.
Facilitation and presentation experience.
Creating and implementing project plans.
Fiscal and in-depth policy analysis sufficient to analyze legislative bills and federal law changes.
Understanding of the roles and relationships of county, state, tribal, federal and community agencies.
Knowledge of federal or state early childhood and school age care policy and programmatic issues.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public administration, human services, or child care
Experience with the Child Care Assistance Program or similar publicly funded human services focused on children and families
Experience with analyzing federal and state legislation, and rules governing the Child Care Assistance Program
Experience with data systems, data elements and application software solutions and web technologies
Knowledge of and/or experience with principles of human-centered design, business process redesign, program simplification, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and change management.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
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.