Provider Support Specialist / State Prog Admin Prin

Provider Support Specialist / State Prog Admin Prin

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

Job ID: 96381

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 8/24/26. 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: 08/15/2026

Closing Date: 08/24/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

Division/Unit: DCYF/TES CCAP 2

Work Shift: Day Shift

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes, 5% of the time

Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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: 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 within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available.

This position is expected to travel statewide 5 percentage of the time.

The Provider Support Specialist exists to execute the responsibilities of the Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 142E, to develop, administer, and manage statewide registration of child care providers for eligibility for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payments. The Provider Support Specialist exercises independent judgement in the application of agency and unit protocols to ensure program compliance and integrity; provide exceptional service to child care providers serving children and families utilizing CCAP across the state; and collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance, adapt, and modify policies and procedures. The Provider Support Specialist works with the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to implement strategic plan alignment and daily ongoing functions for the Centralized Provider Registration Unit.

Responsibilities include:

• Process and maintain Child Care Assistance Program provider registration records for child care providers eligible to receive Child Care Assistance Program payments, complying with department policies and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provide extensive support and engagement to child care providers, with an emphasis on child care providers not licensed by Minnesota, to ensure that all providers are supported to provide child care to children utilizing CCAP.
• In collaboration with Child Care Assistance Program staff, MNIT, Program Compliance & Audits, Office of Inspector General, and other necessary parties, develop, implement, and document internal controls, strategies, system tools, and procedures for provider registration to ensure compliance with program requirements and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
• Advise, consult, and promote collaboration between federal, tribal, state, local agencies and the public regarding CCAP child care provider concerns and issues to support sound policy development; facilitate effective program integration and implementation; and increase public understanding and marketing of financial supports to Minnesota's children, youth, families, and child care industry, across multiple program types.
• Perform other duties as assigned and serve as an effective member of the Child Care Assistance Program Team by contributing as necessary so the entire range of team responsibilities and activities is accomplished in an appropriate and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience working in a child care-related or public assistance-related setting providing customer-facing services, utilizing technology systems, and coordinating with a team to ensure work is completed efficiently and according to workplace standards. Experience must include the following:
• Experience using technology, data, and/or eligibility systems used in public assistance and/or child care programs (preferably MEC, MEC PRO, MAXIS, Develop, or the Provider Hub).
• Experience working effectively and culturally competently with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience providing exceptional customer service and communication in all interactions whether in-person, virtual, via telephone or through email.
• Experience working collaboratively on a team by contributing to shared duties and developing necessary subject matter expertise.
• Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
• Knowledge of state government policies, procedures, processes, laws, and rules related to child care including:
• Child Care Assistance Program or related program policy, systems, and/or utilization.
• Child care provider operations, business practices, market needs, safety and learning standards, credentials, and/or accreditations.
• Ability to understand, navigate, utilize, and adapt to new technology and systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, family studies, human or community services, social work a related field may substitute for 12 months of experience or a Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish or Somali language.
• Experience developing and following written processes and procedures to resolve complex policy issues including developing, analyzing, and implementing legislation and program policies; interpreting policy; and monitoring compliance with state and federal rules and law.
• Knowledge of relevant barriers child care providers experience navigating state level systems.
• Experience in community engagement, outreach, training, and/or professional development.

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.
• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process.

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.

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