Working Title: Continuous Quality Improvement Consultant

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76601

• 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 : 05/10/2024

• Closing Date : 05/23/2024

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

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

• 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

• 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.

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

As a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Consultant, you will participate in the design, development, implementation and coordination of activities, functions, operations and processes and procedures of the state’s child welfare Continuous Quality Improvement program. This position will focus on review of child fatality and near fatality cases.

The CQI Consultant plays a significant role in advancing/improving child welfare practices according to current best practice/research; and in ensuring alignment with the child welfare practice model, state and federal child welfare policy, and Division priorities through the Continuous Quality Improvement process. The CQI Consultant will work closely with county and tribal agency directors, staff, and community partners in carrying out primary responsibilities and achieving improved performance on state and federal performance indicators. Responsibilities include:

• Provide consultation, CQI training, conducts CQI review learning processes across the state.

• Design, develop and implement models and products for CQI for child welfare practice and performance in Minnesota.

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 Social Services or Public Welfare Systems. At least 2 of these years of experience must be working in a children’s services program area (e.g., child protection, children’s mental health, child welfare, foster care, adoption, etc.).

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of child welfare, child protection and foster care programs and standards.

• Experience in strategic planning for Continuous Quality Improvement programs.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Statutes, rules and regulations.

• Communication skills in oral presentations and formal writing for contributing to presentations, informational literature and reports, and editing the work of other professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in Continuous Quality Improvement and skills to apply best practices to the Continuous Quality Improvement work in Minnesota.

• 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.