Human Trafficking Child Protection Program Coordinator / State Prog Admin Coordinator

Job description

**Working Title: Human Trafficking Child Protection Program Coordinator / State Prog Admin Coordinator**
**Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator**
**Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept**

+ **Job ID** : 89371
+ **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 10/9/25.

_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 posted_
+ **Date Posted** : 10/03/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/24/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF/CS&P Child Safety
+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift
+ **Work Hours:** 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : Yes, 15-20%
+ **Salary Range:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / 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 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.

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

Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval.

*** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.

See policy for additional information.

_*Statewide travel is possible 15-20 percentage of the time._

This position exists to implement, lead, design, and implement statewide child protection and child welfare’s policy for response to sex and labor trafficking.

This position collaborates and consults with Tribes, counties, Minnesota Safe Harbor, Office of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR), Minnesota Department of Health, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Administration for Children and Families, other states, and interagency to direct strategic planning and delivery of services to meet the needs of children at risk or being trafficked.

This position requires the ability to work in a highly political and complex environment to implement trafficking policy and legislation to meet state and federal requirements.

Lead child welfare reform efforts which include legislative efforts.

In partnership with Safe Harbor and survivor subject matter efforts, lead and coordinate efforts needed to design and implement specialized response and services for all populations of children and youth victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

This position develops and delivers training of current state and federal trends, laws and policy guidance to counties, Tribes, mandated reporters and community providers.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead the design, development and implementation with counties, Tribes, Safe Harbor, and child welfare stakeholders of policies and procedures to assist across the Child Safety and Prevention division to improve and respond to sexually exploited and labor trafficked children and youth in the child welfare and child protection systems
+ Serve as liaison and central point of contact between county and tribal child protection workers, division staff, interagency Safe Harbor leadership and partners, national, federal and interstate partners, and other DCYF department staff regarding sexually exploited and human trafficked youth, which includes providing training and technical assistance.
+ Coordinate and collaborate with American Indian Human Trafficking Program Specialist on Tribal and American Indian related human trafficking policies, procedures, and training

**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.**_**

Four (4) years of specialized professional experience in social work or case management that demonstrates experience working with human trafficking victims, specifically sexually exploited/trafficked youth.

Experience must include the following:

+ Knowledge of federal and state child welfare laws/regulations, policy and practice related to human trafficking and exploitation
+ Ability to analyze complex policies and prepare guidance and other tools for the child welfare workforce
+ Experience in developing and delivering training using various delivery methods (e.g., in person, electronic, video)
+ Ability to work at system level across agencies/divisions/community-based agencies in the development of new programming, service model and policies

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ A bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or related field
+ Knowledge of the legislative process, state government policies, processes, rules, and laws
+ Ability to analyze data, prepare comprehensive reports, document findings, and report out to stakeholders.
+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
+ Knowledge of the Minnesota Safe Harbor response.

**Additional Requirements**

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check
+ Criminal Background check
+ Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
+ Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.
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 .

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