Manager, School-Based and DSS Initiatives

Role Overview

• Develop and execute a statewide strategy for school-based strategy that advances the goals of the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP).
• Serve as the organizational lead for strategy related to educational rights and educational stability for children and youth in foster care.
• Develop initiatives that support compliance with federal and state requirements related to educational protections for children in foster care.
• Identify policy, practice and operational barriers that impact educational outcomes for children and youth engaged in the child welfare system.
• Establish short and long-term outcomes for children and youth served by the CFSP.
• Develop performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of school-based initiatives.
• Lead the development of innovative programs that address social, emotional, behavioral and educational needs within school settings.
• Collaborate with child welfare agencies, local education agencies, and other entities engaged with the child welfare system to identify and address educational outcomes.
• Lead team responsible for development and management of specialized programs and/or initiatives and support execution and implementation to meet business and corporate objectives, budget targets and delivery timeframes.
• Advise and communicate with various levels within the enterprise, including senior leadership, regarding programs/projects/initiatives, emerging issues and challenges, state of the industry and additional opportunities.
• Act as a technical resource for the team, providing guidance and direction to staff with responsibility for programs/initiatives of varying sizes and complexity.
• Manage team prioritization efforts and development of applicable work processes and procedures; ensure appropriate documentation, reporting and delivery in accordance with corporate and industry standards.
• Manage employee development initiatives for the team, including coaching, performance feedback and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 8+ years of experience in related field.
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.
• Experience collaborating with North Carolina public schools, local educational agencies, child welfare agencies and state-level partners highly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing educational rights and protections for children and youth in foster care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution