Health and Reentry Project (HARP) · 2 days ago
Director of Technical Assistance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expThe Health and Reentry Project (HARP) is a growing national nonprofit organization focused on improving access to health care for individuals reentering communities after incarceration. The Director of Technical Assistance will lead the establishment and operations of a new Technical Assistance Center, providing support to initiatives at the intersection of health and criminal justice, particularly in implementing Medicaid reentry demonstration waivers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: In partnership with the HARP Executive Director, develop and execute the strategic plan for the TA Center, aligning its activities with the overall mission and goals of HARP
Program Oversight: Provide comprehensive operational oversight for all TA Center activities, ensuring high-quality and impactful delivery of technical assistance to diverse stakeholders across multiple states. This includes coordinating and delivering technical assistance resources and projects from conceptualization to implementation
Team Development and Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of technical assistance providers, project staff, and consultants. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment
Expertise and Guidance: Leverage deep subject matter expertise in Medicaid and/or criminal justice to inform TA strategies, develop effective resources, and provide expert guidance to the team and external partners
Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including state and local health and criminal justice agencies, community-based organizations, and national partners. Proactively identify and engage agencies that would benefit from TA support
Fundraising and Sustainability: In partnership with the HARP Executive Director, lead fundraising efforts for the TA Center, including identifying funding needs and opportunities, writing grant proposals, and cultivating and maintaining donor relationships to ensure the center's long-term sustainability
Evaluation and Learning: Utilize evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and impact of TA initiatives, using data to inform continuous improvement and innovation
Thought Leadership: Represent HARP and the TA Center at conferences, convenings, and other public forums, sharing insights and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree in public health, public policy, social work, criminal justice, law, or a related field strongly preferred
At least 10 years of progressive experience in program policy development, operations and management, with 3-5 years in a senior leadership role
Extensive experience managing and leading multi-state technical assistance or experience working across multiple states is essential
Demonstrated expertise in Medicaid program development and/or the criminal justice system, with a strong understanding of their intersection, particularly concerning reentry and health outcomes
Demonstrated experience in building a team or department - recruiting talent, establishing workflows, and cultivating a collaborative and results-oriented team culture
Exceptional strategic thinking capabilities with a ‘builder' mindset; a proven ability to translate vision into concrete, scalable operational plans while spotting opportunities for replicability and increased impact
Proven capacity to solve problems, think analytically, identify key insights, lead the development of persuasive and compelling materials (e.g., memos, presentations, policy briefs, blog posts)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Proven ability to cultivate and sustain high-level external partnerships across diverse sectors, with a talent for aligning stakeholders - representing varied roles and perspectives - around shared goals
A collaborative leader and team player willing to 'roll-up their sleeves.'
A foundational learning orientation characterized by intellectual humility and curiosity; a leader who actively seeks diverse perspectives, values feedback, and thrives in a dynamic ‘learning while doing' environment
Strong interest and/or expertise, including lived or professional experience, regarding the critical role health care plays for communities who are returning from incarceration
Ability to travel frequently; travel requirements will shift over time
Preferred
Experience managing consultants and leading teams within a remote work environment is preferred
Experience in cross-sector initiatives is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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Company
Health and Reentry Project (HARP)
The Health and Reentry Project (HARP) advances the health and safety of people and communities by improving access to health care for people who are returning to community from incarceration.
2-10 employees
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