Program Director, Child Welfare Education Partnership

Position Details

Summary

Operating TitleProgram Director, Child Welfare Education Partnership

Long Classification TitleDirector, CWEP

Campus LocationManchester

DepartmentUNH CPS Educational Training & Partnership

Summary of PositionReporting to and with broad administrative oversight from the Associate Dean of the College of Professional Studies - online division, this position is responsible for the administration and direction of the Child Welfare Education Partnership ( CWEP ) program. The

CWEP

Program Director is responsible for the administration, supervision, coordination, and execution of a contract with the New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services ( NHDHHS ) to provide a broad range of educational programs, research and development activities and other services for foster and adoptive parents, residential care providers and staff at the Division of Children, Youth and Families ( DCYF ).

This position requires an individual with the intellectual capacity to view programs and activities delivered by

CWEP

within the overall structure of

NHDHHS

and analyze how the program's individual functions contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of training for the constituents the contract serves.

The position also requires the ability to look beyond individual course and instructor evaluations and experiences to evaluate how the program is meeting the educational needs of DCYF's new and established workforce in order to perform their job functions expertly while delivering a high-quality support and interaction to New Hampshire families.

The Program Director must possess the mental agility and intellectual flexibility to implement ongoing and systemic change throughout the training unit.

Continuous Quality Improvement processes are key to the success of the contract.

Acceptable minimum level of educationMaster's

Acceptable minimum years of experience5-7 years

Additional Job Information

Posting NumberPS4558FY24

Other minimum qualifications

Master's in Social Work or other appropriate academic discipline, with five to seven years of experience related to project specialization.

Supervisory experience required.

Experience in educational program development and content; ; knowledge of the needs of adult learners; knowledge of child welfare systems;

budget development and fiscal management; evaluation and assessment development and analysis.

Ability to oversee independent research and quality improvement processes.

High Degree of self-motivation, initiative, communication skills and ability to work with diverse constituencies at all levels of state government and colleagues nationally.

Travel as needed.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Online program development and instruction.

Experience leading remote teams.

Doctorate level degree (EdD or PhD) in an appropriate academic discipline.

Salary InformationSalary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

Percent Time Information (FTE)1.00

Grade26

EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access / Affirmative Action employer.

The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

College of Professional Studies is a college of the University of New Hampshire, the state's flagship public research institution, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction in the heart of New Hampshire's largest city.

Located in the state's business and tech hub, the Manchester campus leverages its city location to promote real-world learning, providing research, internship and career opportunities to students and graduates.

Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission.

College of Professional Studies faculty collaborate with students in research, service, and creative expression to better prepare them for success in today's high demand fields.

Our campus is equipped with cutting-edge labs and learning spaces, and its central location attracts students from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds. For more information about

College of Professional Studies, visit .

Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here :

Posting Details

Posting Date04 / 12 / 2024

Open Until FilledYes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?No

Job CategorySalaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment TypeGrant Funded

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment / Instruments

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty / ResponsibilityProgram Administration responsibilities include : Ensure that the vision and mission of

CWEP

are aligned with

DCYF

and are flexible and responsive to shifts in the current philosophy and practice of

DCYF

leadership including the emphasis on lived experience and

DEIB

principles in all aspects of the program.

Coordinate and oversee the development of course content, program activities and training delivery including hiring and evaluation of program faculty and trainers.

Develop and implement an ongoing program effectiveness evaluation process.

Produce a program effectiveness evaluation report in conjunction with a continuous quality improvement ( CQI ) plan, and report quarterly on the

process.

Produce an Annual Report on program activities and outcomes as contractually obligated.

Collaborate with

DCYF

staff and other stakeholders to accomplish program objectives.

Maintain a strong line of communication with

DCYF

leadership for program and budget expectations.

Continually reassess and maximize the effectiveness of the

CWEP

operational systems in coordination with the systems of

USNH ,

UNH , and

DCYF .

Provide fiscal stewardship including development and monitoring of annual program budget, approval of contract expenditures, and ensure billing and contractual fiscal reporting requirements are submitted to

DCYF

in a timely manner.

Accountable for vision and direction of program marketing practices by ensuring that logo, bi-line, mission, and vision clearly reflect both the

DCYF

Practice Model and

UNH .

Instruct classes as needed.

Participate in national and regional training collaboratives.

Duty / ResponsibilityProgram planning : Work in partnership with

DCYF

leadership to effectively assess training needs of constituents and perform annual needs assessment and training plans of resource parents, relative caregivers, residential providers and

DCYF

staff to inform program offerings.

Develop curricula, schedule and deliver training for resource parents, relative caregivers, residential providers and

DCYF

staff and other associated partners.

Actively engage with the program staff to ensure that all curriculum development, learning outcomes and language for all delivery modalities are current with

DCYF

practice.

Assure all instructors are trained in and adhere to the

DCYF

Practice Model while representing the program and

DCYF

with ethics and integrity.

Use research-based methods to design, manage, and measure improvement, change, and evaluation process.

Provide oversight on planning and delivery of events such as :

DCYF

Conference,

NHFAPA

Conference, Teen Summit, and Court Advisory Trainings.

Provide oversight for the coordination and planning of technical support for Better Together Workshops throughout the State.

Collaborate with

DCYF

Parent Partner Program leaders to coordinate capacity building to design and implement a Family Empowerment and Lived Experience Integration Academy ( FELEIA ) and provide 2

FELEIA

series annually.

Develop, plan, and ensure effective implementation of a NH Competency Model in conjunction with

DCYF .

Duty / ResponsibilityStaff Supervision : Provide direction and overall leadership to

CWEP

staff in all activities related to program implementation, delivery, and maintenance.

Collaborate with program supervisors and staff to ensure program deliverables are met in accordance with

DCYF

and UNH's expectations.

Review responsibilities and workload on a regular basis to ensure proper alignment with the goals of the contract and appropriate distribution across the program personnel.

Ensure

CWEP

participation in practice improvement committees as requested by

DCYF .

Provide oversight to ensure that program staff work cooperatively with resource parents, relative caregivers, birth parents, youth, residential providers and

DCYF

staff,

staff, child placing agency staff and community partners and other

DCYF

training partners.

Accountable for annual staff performance evaluations, approval of staff leaves and any other personnel matters involving

CWEP

staff and instructors.

Duty / Responsibility

Participate in committees as assigned by

DCYF

and / or the College such as :

DCYF

Leadership, New England Child Welfare Directors, Better Together Steering Committee Meetings, and any other groups necessary for effective and efficient program delivery.

All other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume / Vita

Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

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