Director Child Welfare Training Prevention

Strategic child welfare leadership awaits a Director of Training and Prevention in St. Paul, with telework eligibility and statewide travel as needed.The Children, Youth, and Families Department seeks a director to oversee Training and Prevention functions within Child Safety and Permanency. This executive role requires public policy, strategic planning, child welfare, and operational planning experience. You will coordinate agency priorities, support consistent policy implementation, and address cross-division issues.Key Responsibilities:
Represent DCYF and the Assistant Commissioner across agencies and external groupsOversee the Child Welfare Training Academy and FFPSACoordinate Continuous Quality Improvement and division-wide operationsDirect leadership and staff through cross-boundary issue resolutionAdvance policy implementation and improved outcomes for children and familiesRequirements:
Five years managing public policy and administration programsDemonstrated leadership experience identifying issues and strategic actionsKnowledge of Minnesota’s child welfare systemExperience with negotiations, conflict resolution, and policy developmentUnderstanding of Tribal Sovereignty and government practicesLead Minnesota child welfare training, prevention, policy, and quality improvement functions as Director of Training and Prevention.
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