Child Welfare Financial Consultant - State Program Administrator Coordinator

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading state agency as a Child Welfare Financial Consultant, where you will oversee budgeting and financial compliance within the newly formed Department of Children, Youth, and Families. This role is crucial in ensuring effective funding and support for child welfare programs, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery and accountability.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Three years of specialized experience in budgeting, fiscal administration, financial planning, or cost allocation.
• Extensive knowledge of federal CCWIS regulations and child welfare policies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include coordinating federal and state reporting requirements, overseeing agreements across state agencies.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to implement strategies for systems modernization.
• Ensure system compliance with federal policy and provide financial oversight.

Skills

Budgeting

Fiscal administration

Financial planning

Cost allocation

Communication

Job description

Child Welfare Financial Consultant - State Program Administrator Coordinator

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Working Title: Child Welfare Financial Consultant

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Department of Children, Youth, & Families

• Job ID: 86575
• 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 06/11/2025 date. 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.
• Date Posted: 06/05/2025
• Closing Date: 06/25/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
• Division/Unit: DCYF / CCWIS Modernization
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes, up to 5%
• 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: 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.

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 new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

• Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states only; telework is not allowed in other states) and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or more from their permanent/principal work location and live within the State or a county bordering the State may telework more than 50% with approval.***
  
  

This position serves as the coordinator for the finance, budget, and accountability of the modernization of Social Services Information System (SSIS) from a Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) to a Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) in accordance with federal rules.

Under the administrative direction of the SSIS CCWIS Modernization Supervisor, duties include coordinating federal and state reporting requirements, overseeing joint powers agreements and inter-agency agreements across state agencies. They will be responsible for influencing and advising the enterprise-wide efforts for systems modernization to ensure the program’s efforts align with the agency’s overall vision and strategic plan. Through this partnership, they will act as a feedback mechanism between the other systems modernization teams and the SSIS section.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise and direction in the design, implementation and maintenance of a CCWIS, leading financial work direction, including required contracts, state plan amendments, legislation, legal analysis, and financial business needs analysis. They will be responsible for ensuring system compliance with federal policy and systems requirements for a CCWIS and advise management concerning recommended policy changes and situations requiring immediate attention.

This position will be responsible for working closely and developing effective relationships with wide-ranging child welfare stakeholders to implement effective strategies for systems modernization, including CCWIS development. Stakeholders include counties, tribes, other divisions within DCYF/DHS that utilize SSIS (policy and fiscal), other state agencies (including MNIT, MDE and the MN Judicial Branch), federal agencies, external organizations and vendors, and the public affected by child welfare programs and services. They will lead and/or participate in groups with the focus of systems modernization and child welfare with objectives of improving efficient, reducing complexity, and improving the overall effectiveness of child welfare services and other human services programs. Throughout the communication and outreach efforts, the incumbent will represent CSP’s systems modernization efforts and be responsible for providing thoughtful and appropriate updates, often requiring high-level discretion and sensitivity.

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 years of specialized professional experience in budgeting, fiscal administration, financial planning, or cost allocation within state or local agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of federal CCWIS regulations and child welfare policies, ensuring system compliance and strategic fiscal oversight.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects, overseeing contracts, and coordinating inter-agency agreements with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial tracking systems for monitoring resource allocation, cost reporting, and compliance.
• Expertise in legislative budget analysis, federal financial participation (FFP), and cost allocation reporting.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills to collaborate with counties, tribes, federal agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders on financial modernization efforts.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High-level experience and strong understanding of state and federal funding such as fiscal reconciliation, claims processing, reimbursement structures, and funding streams used by counties, tribes, and local agencies for social service programs.
• Experience in legislative budget analysis, federal financial participation (FFP), and cost allocation reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile and Product management frameworks in service delivery.
• Proficiency in financial data tracking, transparency reporting, and reimbursement processes.
• 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.

How To Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Cynthia Shypulski at [e-mail].

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 Susan Vang at [e-mail].

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 [e-mail] for assistance.

About Children Youth & Families Dept

Together, we’re working to advance equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families through transformative, partnership-driven policies, programs, and practices.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  
  

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
  
  

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
  
  

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.

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