JBS International, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Child Welfare Permanency - Technical Expert I
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJBS International, Inc. is seeking a Technical Expert I in child welfare. The role involves providing technical assistance, coaching staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services focused on the federally recognized permanency goals for children in the child welfare system.
ConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Play central role in the planning and delivery of TA, including in-person and virtual events on child welfare topics
Help to identify issues that impact jurisdictions and partners and design long-term, overall, TA strategies for jurisdictions
Develop and coordinate online repositories of resources on targeted topics
Support the seamless logistical planning and execution of in-person and virtual TA events, including learning communities, policy academies, jurisdictional and partnership meetings. Participate in and may lead TA content development and research
Work with TA, jurisdiction staff, and partners to establish and maintain productive working relationships
Develop content expertise and project management experience related to planning and monitoring multiple concurrent TA events, budgeting and budget management, ensuring and maintaining good client relationships, and tracking/documenting TA activities
Facilitate online surveys and information requests from jurisdictions and clients, draft and distribute information disseminated via listserv, and develop and maintain jurisdiction databases
Develop standard operating procedures and review technical content for compliance as requested
Travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., social work, psychology, behavioral health, public health, business, leadership, human resources, development, education)
At least 10 years of relevant work experience, including direct experience in a government or public child welfare setting
At least 3 years' experience in training/coaching
Deep understanding of the five federal permanency goals and the corresponding federal requirements
Demonstrated experience working in permanency programs in a public child welfare agency
Knowledge of CB funded national organizations that support permanency work, including knowledge of relevant grants provided locally in states and territories
Ability to develop collaborative partnerships with other CB funded entities, identify areas of crossover, and map jurisdiction engagement to reduce duplication of effort and improve efficiencies in service delivery
Ability to analyze jurisdiction and national data and trends, anticipate need and elevate supportive interventions, including leveraging data analytics to improve collaborations, identify needed supports (e.g. tracking use of tools, resources, data for impact), and co-create solutions
Ability to build project staff knowledge and expertise in federal permanency programs, regulations, best practices, jurisdiction examples, and identified trends in permanency data
Advise project staff in utilizing best practices, resources and collaborative partners in service delivery
Work collaboratively and in coordination with all project services areas to include peer, tailored and universal services infusing permanency expertise into the delivery of all services
English Fluency (oral and written)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance (Federal Government background check)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation
Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse
Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy
Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone
Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents
Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues
Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks
Preferred
Master's degree or higher
Consulting experience
Demonstrated expert-level subject matter expertise in public child welfare, the full continuum of child welfare practices, and topics related to prevention, safety, permanency, and child and family well-being
Experience hosting events on child welfare topics for professionals in leadership roles
Fluency in a language other than English
Interacts well with others in a positive, courteous, and professional manner; functions well as a member of a team and is also able to work independently and without extensive supervision and follows chain of command to address personnel or management concerns
Honors, respects, and celebrates cultural differences
Effective, clear, and professional writing and oral communication skills
Attention to detail
Experience in general Public Health topics
Content Knowledge of current and emerging issues for assigned program areas. Strengths-based approach to delivering TA and to working with others. (May vary based upon assignment)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Company
JBS International, Inc.
Established in 1985 by two women, JBS International, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gail Bassin
Co-CEO
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