Director for BEISFS
Develops policies and procedures for Early Intervention & Family Support, including legislative proposals, interagency collaboration, and technical assistance
Oversees budgets, expenditures, and funding applications for Early Intervention & Family Support programs, ensuring compliance with regulations
Manages personnel, resources, and operations within the bureau, including supervising staff and supporting the Department's goals
About the Company
Do you want to lead an organization that provides coaching support and services to families with children, from birth to age five, with developmental delays and disabilities? The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an experienced professional to direct the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports. If you have a strong background in human services or social services program development, and a passion for enhancing learning opportunities for young children, we want to hear from you.
About the Job
The Director for the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports (BEISFS) provides leadership to implement the following federal programs: Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA), Part B-619 and Part C, and Maternal Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV). This bureau also has oversight over state and federally funded Family Center programs in Pennsylvania. The Director for BEIFS is responsible for ensuring that both federal and state statute and regulations are met across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program provides services to children that have a developmental disability from birth to the age they enter Kindergarten.
Family Support programs include MIECHV programs, Family Centers and parenting classes funded by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). The director also provides leadership and management of budgetary issues across the Commonwealth for 34 Preschool Early Intervention programs, 48 Infant Toddler Early Intervention programs and 80 Family Support Local Implementing Agencies. This position manages a bureau of professionals supported by a full range of support staff, and includes collaborating with state and federal agencies, intermediate units, school districts, county administrators, and various professional, parent and advocacy groups.
Activities of the staff are determined by the Director to accomplish the goals and objectives of both the Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Education (PDE).
Responsibilities
Act as the official representative of the Departments of Human Services and Education in developing policies and addressing programmatic issues in Early Intervention and Family Supports:
Develop and implement a system of general supervision of the Early Intervention and Family Support programs
Develop and implement policies and procedures that provide guidance to Early Intervention and Family Supports
Prepare and/or evaluate legislative policy proposals at both state and federal levels
Provide assistance and make recommendations to the State Interagency Coordinating Council for development or review of regulations and standards
Develop, extend, and adapt or adopt promising practices
Create state plans and programmatic/funding applications required by federal regulations
Implement a system for monitoring and complaint management adequate to meet federal and state requirements
Review and approve federal funded projects and attendant audits as determined by programmatic content
Provide liaison with other state departments and assure cooperation in the development and interagency agreements for participation in the service delivery system and fiscal responsibility of each
Work with other professional associations or advocacy groups that have an ongoing functional relationship with Early Intervention and Family Support programs
Provide leadership over the Early Intervention Technical Assistance system operations and budget so that the professional development needs of Early Intervention and Family Support staff, service providers and families are identified and addressed
Administer and manage the Bureau to assure the effectively and timely delivery of Early Intervention and Family Support services:
Establish major priorities and directions for the bureau staff and delegate responsibility according to the organization of the bureau
Determine work scope and needs for personnel to assure proper qualified and sufficient personnel are employed within the resources of the bureau by directing the allocation of resources or requesting additional resources
Oversee the design of working facilities, use of technology, information systems, and other equipment and materials to provide a working environment that is conducive to effective and efficient performance of all staff in processing service, program and fiscal matters
Direct and manage the process and procedures related to the bureau’s fiscal responsibilities:
Approve local Early Intervention and Family Support program plans and accompanying budgets
Approve all federal projects processed through the bureau
Monitor and evaluate the expenditures of state and federal funds while promoting best practices across all programs
Provide sufficient oversight to ensure that funds are expended effectively and efficiently; services and programs are implemented as approved; and that compliance exists with state and federal mandates on the use of funds
Develop and maintain a system to collect consistent, routine data from program to support fiscal and programmatic decisions
Participate in the development of the annual budget for all programs to ensure adequate funding is available by supporting budgetary requests with sufficient program data
Make available bureau staff or other expert personnel for technical assistance to intermediate units, school districts, counties and other local agencies that have received funds from the bureau
Determine and recommend approval or disapproval of regulatory waivers
Provide liaison with other significant state, federal and local entities relative to fiscal matters
Administer and mange activities that support the DHS and PDE Goals, Objectives, and Mission:
Participate actively in the meetings with the Deputy Secretary
Convey, interpret and ensure the implementation of policies and priorities for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary
Represent the Deputy Secretary upon request
Ensure completion of assignments made by the Deputy Secretary
Assist and counsel the Secretary and Deputy Secretary regarding Early Intervention and Family Support matters as required
Prepare and meet the goals and objectives of the Bureau as approved by the Deputy Secretary
Provides leadership to and administers the Bureau's Professional and Support Staff:
Supervise the management and support staff in the Bureau
Prepare or cause the performance rating of the supervised subordinate staff
Receive and deal with employee complaints or grievances according to established rules
Act within contractual and administrative rights and obligations and make modifications necessary
Interview or arrange for interviews of prospective employees and their selection for employment
Receive, review and approve or disapprove leave requests for staff
Approve or recommend for approval or disapproval out-of-state travel
Approve or disapprove travel reimbursement vouchers
Provide or arrange for the provision of staff development, training or further education of staff
Performances of other assignments or duties:
Perform other assignments or related duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum Experience & Training:
Six years of professional human services or social services program development and evaluation experience, including three years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree;
OR an equivalent combination of experience and training including three years of supervisory experience in a human services or social services program
You must have at least 3 years of early intervention experience
You must be able to perform essential job functions
Sr. Advisor, P&F
Drives the ENOUGH initiative, collaborating with state agencies to maximize investments in child well-being and economic mobility
Cultivates relationships with philanthropic Orgs and private sector partners, leveraging public-private partnerships for the ENOUGH initiative
Informs policy decisions and conducts research to integrate learnings into state strategies aimed at improving services and opportunities for children
About the Company
The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.
The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.
About the Job
The Senior Advisor for Partnerships and Funding will collaborate with leaders across state government to drive the ENOUGH “all-of-government” approach and will harness learnings from the ENOUGH Program to design and implement policy and programmatic initiatives across state government that improve services and opportunities for children and their families. This role will lead the “ENOUGH Liaison” Children’s Cabinet working group, will lead GOC’s fiscal mapping strategy, and will work closely with the ENOUGH program team and GOC’s Policy Team to ensure that plans are aligned and driving towards the same goals.
This role will also manage public-private partnerships for the GOC and will be responsible for working with the Governor’s Office to set strategy around private partnerships and develop project plans and program reports to maximize private investment in ENOUGH.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, has experience managing complex projects with many stakeholders, has excellent communication abilities, policy expertise , and a deep understanding of both public and private sector dynamics. The Moore-Miller Administration is seeking a leader with a passion for ending childhood poverty and ensuring a future in which all children in Maryland can reach their full potential.
Responsibilities
Develop cycles of learning between state government and communities to implement ENOUGH’s All-of-government approach
Help to drive interagency processes with sub-cabinet agency staff to develop and implement ideas and initiatives designed to ensure that all state agencies are maximizing investment in strategies that promote child well-being and economic mobility
Manage Children’s Cabinet working groups
Ensure incorporation of stakeholder input into the development of GOC’s initiatives and programs. Support stakeholder engagement with relevant agency staff to ensure effective implementation of services and programs
Inform policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to access to government supports and benefits, including CTC, EITC, nutrition and health services, housing, transportation, and community development programs, workforce and job readiness programs, and support for entrepreneurs. Conduct research, meet with experts, draft proposals
Engage with senior administration leaders to coordinate statewide strategy to dismantle child poverty
Manage the Governor’s Office for Children’s Fiscal Mapping work and integrate learnings from fiscal mapping into state policy and strategy around child poverty
Serve as a key spokesperson for the ENOUGH initiative with agency partners
Cultivate Relationships with Philanthropic and Private Partners
Liaison between GOC and funders to stand up partnerships in Maryland
Respond to needs of the GOC and Office of the Governor regarding public/private partnerships (charts, one pagers, meeting updates, memos, etc.)
Monitor partnership, ensuring lines of communication and reporting remain consistent, and provide recommendations for improvement
Foster relationships with key stakeholders in all sectors
Serve as the primary point of contact for all partnership-related inquiries for the GOC
Identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic partnership opportunities with public and private entities
Manage strategy, track impact and coordinate alignment between philanthropically funded state partners supporting the ENOUGH Theory of Action and Governor’s strategy to end child poverty
Support rigorous technical assistance plans that leverage local and national expertise, including external partnerships managed by Maryland State Agencies, to support neighborhoods experiencing concentrated poverty
Develop cycles of learning between state governments, private partnerships, and communities
Support the development and reporting of KPIs aligned with partnerships
Engage and manage support of consultants engaged in public private partnerships
Other Duties As Assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
At least 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government or political setting
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Policy Director
Drives interagency collaboration to develop and implement policies that improve child well-being across multiple sectors
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including experts, community leaders, and advocacy groups, to inform policy development and ensure effective program implementation
Oversees the GOC's Policy Team, providing leadership and guidance to staff while ensuring alignment with priorities
About the Company
The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.
The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.
About the Job
The Director of Policy will lead policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to early education and care, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, education and training after high school, social and emotional well-being, maternal, infant, and child health, juvenile justice, and community development including issues such as housing, transportation and access to green space. The Director will assist the Special Secretary in re-establishing the Governor’s Office for Children as a coordinating body across state agencies to ensure a holistic approach to improve the well-being of children in Maryland and drive progress toward reducing child poverty in the state.
The Director will play a leadership role in running the Children’s Cabinet, leading inter agency initiatives in line with the Children’s Cabinet priorities, and shaping a state-wide policy agenda to eradicate child poverty in Maryland. This is a hybrid position based in Annapolis and requires flexibility to report to locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, and other areas of the state as needed.
Responsibilities
Lead policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children related to early education and care, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, education and training after high school, social and emotional well-being, maternal, infant and child health, including behavioral and mental health, juvenile justice and community development
Drive interagency processes with sub-cabinet agency staff to develop and implement ideas and initiatives designed to ensure that all state agencies are maximizing resources in order to promote child well-being and economic mobility
Drive external engagement with key stakeholders working on child well-being, education and health, including local and national experts and key stakeholders. Ensure incorporation of stakeholder input into the development of GOC’s initiatives and programs. Support stakeholder engagement with relevant agency staff to ensure effective implementation of services and programs
Manage the GOC’s Policy Team
Develop effective communication materials related to the Children’s Cabinet, ENOUGH Act, and the Governor’s Office for Children’s policy priorities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
At least 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government or political setting
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree
Policy Analyst
Conducts research, develops policy proposals, and drafts policy memos to support the Governor's priorities for improving child well-being
Manages workstreams, supports the Children's Cabinet, and engages with stakeholders to advance policy initiatives
Develops communication materials and engages with community members, parents, and youth on child well-being issues
About the Company
The Governor's Office for Children serves as a central coordinating office to support the well-being of children and families and reduce the number of children living in poverty, which requires a holistic, coordinated approach within State government and across public and private sectors at the federal, State, and local levels. The Governor's Office for Children will lead statewide efforts to build a comprehensive and efficient network of supports, programs, and services for children and their families in order to promote social and emotional well-being, reduce food insecurity, combat youth homelessness, expand access to health services, improve educational outcomes and job readiness, expand access to good jobs, and increase economic opportunity in sustainable ways in jurisdictions that historically have experienced underinvestment.
The Governor's Office for Children will also work with multi-sector partners to implement place-based strategies designed to provide "cradle to career" access to high quality education and care; connect workers to high quality jobs; enable family-sustaining income and access to affordable high quality housing, child care and health care, including reproductive, maternal, behavioral and mental health care; and increase community health and safety.
About the Job
The Policy Analyst must possess the core skills and passion to support the Policy Director and Governor’s Office for Children in its mission to reduce child poverty and increase economic mobility across the State of Maryland. The Policy Analyst will support policy and implementation efforts designed to improve services and opportunities for children that will reduce child poverty, including expanding access to high-quality education, healthcare, economic security, and safe and thriving environments.
The Policy Analyst will staff the Children’s Cabinet and Children’s Cabinet working groups and engage in extensive outreach and research around policy areas in their portfolio. The Policy Analyst will also support senior leadership in any engagements relating to the analyst’s portfolio, and will manage special projects as needed. This is a hybrid position and requires flexibility to report to locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, and other areas of the state as needed.
Responsibilities
Engage in research and policy development
Work with subject matter experts working on child well-being, education and health, including local community members, parents and youth across the state
Conduct research and develop policy proposals based on the GOC priorities
Draft or support drafting of high quality memos to the Special Secretary and the Governor on policy issues under the GOC portfolio
Manage and respond to issues within the Special Secretary’s portfolio
Project manage various workstreams or rapid turnaround requests as assigned by the Special Secretary
Develop effective communication materials related to the Children’s Cabinet, ENOUGH Act, and the Governor’s Office for Children’s policy priorities
Support administrative functions of the Governor’s Office For Children
Assists with special projects including events
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
At least 2 years of experience in public policy, preferably in a government orpolitical setting
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong people-management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Public Info. Officer (MOLA)
Manages media relations, including pitching stories and responding to inquiries
Develops and implements a comprehensive public information strategy for the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs
Builds relationships with government agencies and community organizations
About the Company
The Bowser Administration seeks an energetic and qualified candidate to serve as the Public Information Officer of the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) in the Executive Office of the Mayor. The mission of MOLA is to improve the quality of life of the District's Latino residents by addressing a broad range of social and economic needs through strategic management of public and private partnerships, expertise on policy, community relations, civic engagement and community-based grants.
About the Job
The Public Information Officer is responsible for managing the creation and implementation of strategic communications for the Mayor, MOLA, and the District of Columbia to engage, empower, and improve the quality of life for Latino constituents. Working with the Executive Office of the Mayor Communications team and with MOLA leadership, the Public Information Officer will use a variety of tools and strategies to ensures the presentation of a strong and positive message to the public regarding the Administration’s policies and programs.
Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with local and regional media outlets, including print and broadcast journalists, and bloggers; responds to media inquiries; proactively engages with local and regional media to pitch stories
Plans, directs and executes a comprehensive public information strategy on the initiatives and functions of the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs collaborates with senior leadership to plan and develop goals and objectives for implementing long and short-term communications
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District government and community agencies
Analyzes communications issues, and advises the Director and Deputy Director public perceptions to the agencies’ programs and activities
Develop and manage send of the weekly MOLA newsletter in English and Spanish
Develops and utilizes a variety of communication outlets to inform, involve, and engage employees in the agencies’ mission, values and programs
Evaluates communications efforts and achievements, and recommends appropriate modifications
Creates briefing memos, talking points, articles, websites, social media postings, and other communications on a wide variety of issues
Uses feedback and evaluation systems to evaluate effectiveness of communications activities
Participates in senior staff meetings and serves on committees, as appropriate
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in public relations, communications, public policy or a related field
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Demonstrated connections to and past interactions with members of the local and regional press corps
Mastery of the principles, methods and techniques of effective communications
Mastery of the methods, practices and procedures used in public relations, marketing and research, mass media, advertising, special interest groups, community relations, and government relations, as they relate to large organized projects and initiatives
Strong analytical, strategic and creative skills to develop and implement public outreach programs; and skill in developing strategies to disseminate information
Superior ability to manage multiple priorities and fast-paced work
Ability to effectively develop, organize, and present ideas and concepts to diverse groups, including government officials, journalists, analysts, and District residents
Superior writing, verbal and presentation skills
Strong, persuasive, compelling and engaging writing skills, in order to convey information concerning complex programs and functions to public individuals having diverse levels of understanding of the agency's programs and activities
Superior skill in responding orally to criticism of the agency’s functions or performance; and to logically and effectively explain programs, functions and activities, in order for the public to gain an understanding of the agency's efforts
Superior skill and ability to formulate, articulate, and coordinate an overall communications program that integrates departmental issues, and conveys complex information regarding policies, programs, and decisions
Superior interpersonal relationship skills to serve as the principal advisor and authority on communication issues for the agency; and to work with the senior leaders to address problem solving through communications
SPECIAL NOTE - SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is deemed security sensitive
The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted or Executive Service either:
be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment;
or become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment
The law also requires that Excepted Service employees remain District residents during the duration of the individual’s appointment
Failure to remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment
Dir., Child & Family Servs. (CFSA)
Oversee and manage Department operations, including policy development and program implementation
Ensure the well-being of children in the agency's care through various programs and services
Establish and implement effective management systems to promote accountability and efficiency
About the Company
The Bowser Administration seeks qualified candidates to serve as the next Director of the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), the city’s public child welfare agency serving 2,600 children and youth and their families.Through fifteen years of aggressive child welfare reform accomplished through emphasizing prevention by addressing upstream factors and family wellness, CFSA has become a respected agency that routinely uses nationally recognized best practices to protect children and strengthen families while continuing to work toward higher levels of performance.
About the Job
The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is the entity responsible for child welfare and child protection in the District of Columbia. Neglected and abused children and their families and those at risk of child maltreatment receive services from CFSA. The position of Director, Child and Family Services Agency is established in accordance with the "Child and Family Services Agency Establishment Amendment Act of 2000", D.C. law 13-277, which establishes the Child and Family Services Agency as a cabinet level agency and transfers to Child and Family Services Agency the power to conduct social service investigations of alleged child abuse and neglect cases.
The Director provides leadership and direction in the execution of the agency's programs, in deciding policies, and in planning and executing the development of programs within the framework of general policy determinations of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and the D.C. Council.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate Department operations
Develop policies and procedures for the Department mandated by law, to ensure efficient operations of the Department, and to implement directives from the Mayor
Set and review Department performance and effectiveness, and formulate programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies or expand successes
Develop policies to assure the well-being of children in the care of the agency
Manage a portfolio of programs to ensure the families and children live together safely in strong communities, the agency has focused on a full continuum of services including community-based prevention strategies, prevention of out-of-home placements, kinship care, foster care, and therapeutic group homes, adoptions and post-adoption services; are provided through the agency directly and through a wide range of Community partners and Service providers
Organize planning, developing, coordinating and implementing an effective child well-being program for the children and youth of the District of Columbia
Manage day-to-day basis with the coordination and general review, for adherence to prescribed policy and procedures, of the activities of the Child and Family Services Agency
Assures effective management and cost-effective use of resources through the Agency by means of final approval on key policies and decisions (resource allocation, personnel actions, contracts and procurement)
Assures accountability for use of resources and for accomplishment of goals and objectives by establishing and implementing management policies, procedures and systems for CFSA programs
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in social services, health care administration, public administration or a closely related field
Ten (10) years or more of executive level experience
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted Service either:
be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment;
or become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment
The law also requires that Excepted Service employees remain District residents during the duration of the individual’s appointment
Failure to remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment