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 groups
• Oversee the Child Welfare Training Academy and FFPSA
• Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement and division-wide operations
• Direct leadership and staff through cross-boundary issue resolution
• Advance policy implementation and improved outcomes for children and families

Requirements:

• Five years managing public policy and administration programs
• Demonstrated leadership experience identifying issues and strategic actions
• Knowledge of Minnesota’s child welfare system
• Experience with negotiations, conflict resolution, and policy development
• Understanding of Tribal Sovereignty and government practices

Lead Minnesota child welfare training, prevention, policy, and quality improvement functions as Director of Training and Prevention.