Foster Parent - Human Services Technician

Foster Parent

Job Class: Human Services Technician

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Location: Minneapolis

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 3/30/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT EMSOCS AFSCME

Division/Unit: MITH / MITH Homes FC3

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift (9 am - 9 pm)

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes (Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointment, community outings, recreational activities, and spiritual events)

Salary Range: $26.12 / hourly; $54,539 / annually

Job Class Option: Foster Parent

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

Work Area: Minneapolis, MN

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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.

This position will support a Minnesota Intensive Therapeutic Home (MITH) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

MITH provides a unique alternative to institutional placement for children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance (SED) and serious acting-out behaviors. Services are provided within the context of a family foster setting. Foster Parents are responsible for the care, supervision and support of one MITH foster child in their home by implementing and monitoring the treatment plan that has been developed for that child. Foster Parents are expected to follow program policies and direct any inquiries regarding the child, their treatment, or the child's family to the program staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a current Child Foster Care License through the State of Minnesota
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Current and valid driver's license
• Basic math skills
• Clear communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience working with youth in an educational, childcare, residential, or mental health care setting.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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. Please indicate what assistance is needed.