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.

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📌 Director Child Welfare Training Prevention (New Brunswick)
🏢 Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
📍 New Brunswick