Healthy Families Program Specialist - Massachusetts : Job Details

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

The Children's Trust prevents child abuse and neglect by addressing root causes and strengthening the systems that support families — programs, policies, communities, and the workforce. As a public-private organization, the Children's Trust is in a unique position to bring the day-to-day experiences of families and the family support workforce to life, ensuring policy is data-informed and grounded in the real experiences of families. The Children's Trust works across sectors and communities to share learnings and resources, and to turn bold ideas into action so every family can thrive. Learn more at childrenstrustma.org.

• Manages program contract including the budget and invoice procedures aligned for appropriate implementation consistent with the HFM program model contract
• Monitors program performance consistent with the HFM program model including as needed off-and on-site technical assistance for HFM sites regarding program model implementation and contract requirements
• Plan and conduct site visits as required for review of program progress, including documentation review of various program records
• Prepare and review of data for analysis of statewide program implementation
• Provide support to programs focused on meeting quality assurance implementation standards
• Plan, develop and deliver any other training and technical assistance for program sites to ensure knowledge and understanding of all levels of the HFM program model
• Collaborate with Healthy Families Massachusetts internal and external stakeholders
• Provide information on regional issues and effects on program implementation to ensure issues are considered in statewide program planning and support
• Report the progress of sites to identify technical assistance needs and implementation challenges
• Plans, develops, and participates in statewide Coordinator meetings, think-tank meetings, and other forums to share information and collaborate on best practices
• Participates in the development and review of policies and strategies for HFM programs
• As appropriate, participate in HFM research and evaluation meetings
• Provides outreach and support assistance to HFM sites with community programs, regional offices, and state agencies
• Works collaboratively to support HFM and home visiting implementation with state and private organizations
• Assist, as needed, the Healthy Families Resource Specialists in providing support to HFM supervisors and coordinators
• As required, attend out of state Healthy Families America Peer Reviewer Training and complete annual HFA sites visits to uphold peer status
• Supervise interns as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in family support services, home visiting, early childhood, and/or human services or related field
• Experience working with youth, young parents or parents
• Knowledge of Healthy Families America or other models of evidence-based home visiting programs
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks within established time frames
• Ability to write reports and keep organized records
• Knowledge of the methods used and ability to prepare charts, graphs, and tables
• Ability to understand, explain, and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations
• Ability to gather information by following established protocols, examining records, documents and by posing questions
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain professional working relationships
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to speak multiple languages is not required, but strongly preferred
• Travel may be required for this position.

Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to [email protected].

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

• I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.*
• II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*
• III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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