Heartland Consulting

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Part-time 1 Position Available (On-call as needed) Job details Job type Part-time On-call Full Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Child Welfare Subject Matter Expert/Consultant to provide specialized support to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) Children's Bureau (CB). This role contributes to the mission of planning, managing, coordinating, and supporting child abuse and neglect prevention and child welfare services programs while promoting continuous improvement in the delivery of child welfare services. Responsibilities • Provide expert consultation support to ACYF Children's Bureau leadership on policy guidance and child welfare matters • Deliver child welfare guidance and expertise • Serve as a keynote speaker at annual meetings, events, and related gatherings Qualifications Required: • PhD degree specializing in Social Work, Child Welfare, Trauma/Mental Health, or a closely related field • 15+ years of experience conducting site visits, data integration, and reporting • Demonstrated expertise in child welfare policy • Demonstrated expertise in child mental health • Demonstrated expertise in child welfare equity and disparities Preferred • Experience working with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) • Knowledge of ACF Children's Bureau grants This part-time, on-call position is ideal for a senior-level expert with deep knowledge in child welfare who can provide high-impact consultation and thought leadership on an as-needed basis. We encourage qualified candidates passionate about advancing child welfare policy and practice to apply.