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Job Description
The Manager of School-Based and county-level Department of Social Services (DSS) Initiatives is responsible for developing and leading the strategic vision for school-based programming and partnerships that support children and families enrolled in the CFSP and will work closely with the broader System of Care team to engage with a coordinated network that aligns community-based supports, mental health services, and schools.What You'll Do
Developand execute a statewide strategy for school-basedstrategy that advances the goals of the Children and Families Specialty Plan(CFSP).
Serve as the organizational lead forstrategyrelated to educational rights and educational stability for children and youth in foster care. Develop initiatives that support compliance with federal and state requirements related to educational protections for children in foster care.
Identifypolicy, practiceand operational barriers that impacteducational outcomes for children and youth engaged in the child welfare system.
Establish short and long-term outcomes for children and youth served by the CFSP.Develop performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to assessthe effectiveness of school-based initiatives.
Lead the development of innovative programs that address social, emotional,behavioraland educational needs within school settings.
Collaborate with child welfare agencies, local education agencies, and other entities engaged with the child welfare system toidentifyand address educational outcomes.
Lead team responsible for development and management of specialized programs and/or initiatives and support execution and implementation to meet business and corporateobjectives, budgettargetsand delivery timeframes.
Advise and communicate with various levels within the enterprise, including senior leadership,regardingprograms/projects/initiatives, emerging issues and challenges, state of the industry andadditionalopportunities.
Act as a technical resource for the team, providing guidance and direction to staff with responsibility for programs/initiatives of varying sizes and complexity.
Manage team prioritization efforts and development of applicable work processes and procedures; ensureappropriate documentation, reporting and deliveryin accordance withcorporate and industry standards.
Manage employee development initiatives for the team, including coaching, performancefeedbackand training.
What You Have
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
8+ years of experience in related field.
In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field.
Bonus Points
Experience collaborating with North Carolina public schools, local educational agencies, child welfareagenciesand state-level partners highly preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal lawsgoverning educational rights and protections for children and youth in foster care.
Experience collaborating with North Carolina public schools, local educational agencies, child welfareagenciesand state-level partners.
Knowledge of state and federal lawsgoverning educational rights and protections for children and youth in foster care.
WhatYou’llGet
The opportunity to work at thecutting edgeof health care delivery with a team that’sdeeply invested in the community
Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to dogreat work
Medical, dental, and vision coverage along withnumeroushealth and wellness programs
Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacyassistance
Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
401k match including an annual company contribution
WhereYou’llWork
Our Hybrid Flex approach is builton presencewith a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace that’sflexible, connected, and future focused.
In a Hybrid-Flex role,you’llwork in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role, you’llwork virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for meaningfulmoments that matter.
Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in anystateslisted onthis job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Salary Range
At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs.
*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance.
Skills
Employee Career Development, Employee Management, Leadership, People Management, Process Improvements, Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Training and Development_____________________________________________________________________
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