Family to Family Program Manager (WMS02) Spokane

Description

• Implementation of the shared decision-making programs specifically focused on family engagement utilizing the Family to Family premise including self-evaluation, support of resource families (relative, kin and foster), building community partnerships and family decision making meetings.
• Recruit, interview and provide hiring recommendations of new staff to RA.
• Provide direct supervision to Family to Family Program Consultants (SHPC4). Monitor and review work product.
• Develop and implement regional practices to support team and staff in shared decision making and shared planning meeting program.
• Mentor/coach direct reports as well as other staff in human centered practice and development of cultural awareness and humility in all interactions.
• Conduct monthly unit meetings and training updates as needed for program improvement in accordance with systemic developments.
• Responsible reviewing data and practice trends for program improvement purposes.
• Analyze practice trends in meetings and collaborate to identify ways to support practice improvement based on agency values and cultural awareness.
• Provide consultation to regional managements, program consultants, local office supervisors and staff to ensure consistent regional implementation of program, including capacity building and sustainability.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Public Administration, Social Work, or other closely related field AND Five years of management experience in Child Welfare, Social Services, Mental Health, or Education.

• Complete understanding of state and federal laws and policies related to social and health programs.
• Principles and practices of program assessment, planning, public administration and personnel management. Knowledge of social problems.
• Fully understand the principles of program management/consultation and have a comprehensive understanding of the regional support programs identified above.
• Must understand the dynamics of organizational change and to be able to articulate this to others in a strength based, positive outcomes manner.
• Problem solving skills needed to address obstacles to effective program implementation to meet agency goals and objectives.
• Effective manager of professional staff and have an understanding of personnel policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly understand the agency's case management and information systems.

• Conduct tactical and long-range planning for service programs.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement in devising own work methods; Advanced supervisory and managerial skills.
• Mastery of community organization and leadership skills including public speaking, mediation, negotiation and planning.
• Ability to evaluate, compile, and organize data into reports and proficient in the interpretation and evaluation of reports produced by others.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff; Superior ability to manage conflict; Work effectively with program staff, headquarters staff, local community partners, Tribal partners, and providers.

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.
• Transcripts

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