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Working Title: Tribal Liaison

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 79809

• 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 9/4/2024.

• Date Posted : 08/29/2024

• Closing Date : 09/24/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DCYF / Office of Tribal Relations

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, 20-30% of the time

• Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

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

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) 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.

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. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency is effective July 1, 2024.

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

*Statewide travel is possible 20-30 % of the time.

*This job posting is being extended to 9/24/2024. Current applicants do not need to reapply.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is excited to announce that we have a Tribal Liaison position available. If you are looking to work alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for helping others and be part of an agency that is committed to creating positive change within our communities, then we have a great opportunity for you!

The Tribal Liaison will serve as a liaison for Department of Children, Youth, and Families to Indian Tribes – Tribal leadership, Tribal governments, and related advisory bodies - to continue, and further develop and promote, effective working partnerships between Tribal governments, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and other relevant agencies. In this position you will also serve as a liaison and relationship builder with urban Indian communities and other organizations in Indian Country.

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 professional work experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience interacting or participating with tribal governments.

• Experience working with and building relationships with the American Indian community.

• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative and consultative manner to accomplish goals and objectives in cooperation with tribal governments.

• Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate complicated technical information clearly and present information to stakeholders and lead meetings.

• Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to mediate, persuade, negotiate, and manage relationships with American Indians, department staff, and other stakeholders, and effectively resolve problems or issues.

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner to accomplish goals and objectives of the Department in cooperation with tribal governments.

• Ability to develop and revise policies and procedures

• Ability to build support among American Indian tribes for agency initiatives and programs.

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner to accomplish goals and objectives of the agency in cooperation with tribal governments

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of government organizations, functions and relationships

• Tribal government work experience in Indian Child Welfare, Tribal TANF and/or other specific.

• Knowledge of the history, values, customs, and attitudes of the MN Tribal communities to sufficiently design outreach efforts to these communities.

• Experience leading or advising committees, work groups or advisory groups

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

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF 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.