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Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community." Job Title: Home Visiting Practice and Implementation Manager (WMS02) Location: Olympia, WA | Remote Optional, with the ability to travel within Washington and for out of state national meetings. Closes: September 12th, 2024 Salary: $97,469 - $121,836 Annually Please consider joining the Strengthening Families Washington (SFWA) team as the Manager of Home Visiting Practice and Implementation. This position oversees a fabulous team of staff who develop and manage contracts with home visiting local implementation agencies. This position is integral in building and supporting home visiting programs in the state. This manage has a co-lead that oversees policy, and systems work for home visiting. In partnership, with the Home Visiting Systems and Policy Manager, this position oversees the management and implementation of the home visiting system. This position oversees the Home Visiting Contracting Team that is responsible for managing contracts with local organizations (non-profits, public health departments, school districts, etc..) to deliver high-quality prevention/home visiting services. The team also oversees contracts for specific systems level work, based on needs of the Home Visiting Team. Oversight responsibilities include supervision of a team staff that develop and implement strong contracting that enables community and systems work with an emphasis on partnership, communication, accountability and performance monitoring, and advancing racial equity. Click here to learn more about DCYF. The Opportunity: This position serves as the supervisor to one Management Analyst (MA3) and four or more Prevention Services Program Specialists (PS5). The position reports to the Strengthening Families Administrator, partners closely with the Home Visiting Systems and Policy Manager. The position is responsible for two to three large systems contracts and work closely across the Home Visiting and SFWA Team and within the Family Support Programs Section to support systems development/integration, contracting for systems work including home visiting systems partners (Department of Health (DOH) and Start Early), evaluation efforts and continuous quality improvement efforts. This position’s partnership with the Home Visiting Systems and Policy Manager will be integral for implementation of a practice – policy – data feedback loop to ensure that families, home visiting programs and systems have the best opportunity to thrive. Some of what you will get to do: Contracts and Program Management: • Develop and maintain policies and procedures for home visiting contracting. • Provide oversight of performance monitoring, reporting, and alignment across contractors. • Develop and implement best practices for partnering with contractors. • Develop and implement best practices for collaborating with Tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal communities to implement home visiting services. • Ensure Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) practices are integrated into local program contracts and inform contract monitoring and systems level policy. • Supports Federal and State Report Development based on reporting requirements and activities required by funder or grant. • Liaises with operations divisions as needed to support strong contracting and accountability practices. Procurement and Budget Oversight: • Lead process for developing and implementing expansion of home visiting with Washington State Tribes and Tribal organizations. • Jointly plan annual budget in partnership with the Home Visiting Systems and Policy Manager. • Plan and oversee home visiting services account budget related to local home visiting program contracts. Supervising and supporting professional development/growth of at least 5 home visiting staff who are responsible for: • Develop and monitor 40+ client services contracts. • Plan and develop monitoring calendar and best practices and standards for monitoring. • Develop and monitor 2 to 4 systems (professional service contracts). Required Qualifications: • Equivalent combination of education and experience, totaling nine (9) years of experience in development and implementation of accountability structures for the purposes of procurement, contracting, grant oversight or performance monitoring activities OR • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Human Services, Early Childhood Education or related field AND three (3) years of experience in development and implementation of accountability structures for the purposes of procurement, contracting, grant oversight or performance monitoring activities. OR • Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years of experience in development and implementation of accountability structures for the purposes of procurement, contracting, grant oversight or performance monitoring activities. AND • Track record of strong partnership development skills in a cross-sector environment. • Experience in development and implementation of accountability structures for the purposes of procurement, contracting, grant oversight or performance monitoring activities. • Excellent analytic skills with experience in governmental regulations, budget development, risk assessment. • Excellent project management skills Excellent communication skills. • Commitment to a positive, collaborative, stimulating work environment. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: • Previous demonstrated supervisory experience. • Knowledge or experience in community-based organizations delivering services to families. • Knowledge of home visiting, child abuse prevention strategies, and family support services. • Experience working on large, complex federal grant initiatives. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents: • Cover Letter • Current Resume Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. 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