Director - Community Collaboration and Engagement

Description

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you.  We are seeking an experienced and committed Director to join our dynamic and innovative organization.  The Director of Community Collaboration & Engagement leads efforts to strengthen community connections, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and expand awareness of and access to Project Harmony's resources and expertise. This position engages current and prospective MDT participants, represents the organization through community outreach, and supports collaborative initiatives across communities. The Director of Community Collaboration & Engagement reports directly to the VP- Children’s Services and provides leadership to the Multidisciplinary Team and building administration functions.

Who We Are 

Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members.  Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect.  Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.
 

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community.  Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.  We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

 

Our Values 

Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:

Diversity and Inclusion:  Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all

Strategic Innovation:  Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families

Quality Service:  Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other 

Collaborative Relationships:  Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops, strengthens, and maintains relationships with community and industry leaders, and other stakeholders to better understand emerging needs, barriers, and opportunities for collaboration
• Identifies and engages communities and organizations that may benefit from greater connection to multidisciplinary resources, education, and collaborative support
• Provides leadership and oversight for Project Harmony’s multidisciplinary team functions, promoting meaningful participation, communication, engagement, and collaboration among MDT community members
• Oversees building administration functions to support a professional, responsive, and welcoming environment for employees, partners, clients, and community members
• Manage hiring process of Multidisciplinary and Administrative team staff and evaluation of employee performance, coaching and development
• Collaborates across programs and departments to ensure community engagement efforts are coordinated, responsive, and aligned with Project Harmony’s initiatives
• Monitor quality and consistency of multidisciplinary teams, including engagement, protocols, collaborative practices, and recommend improvements that strengthen effectiveness and partner experience
• Facilitate a comprehensive review of child abuse and neglect reports received by law enforcement and child protective services pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-710, evaluating system effectiveness and identifying opportunities for system improvement 
• Ensure MDT members receive applicable operational and cross-discipline training as it relates to the collaborative efforts of the MDT
• Use data and other relevant information to evaluate and report on team performance, service delivery, community and MDT engagement, and case outcomes
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of metrics needed for organizational, grant, accreditation, leadership and other reporting requirements
• Provide oversight and review of policies and procedures 
• Deliver presentations locally, regionally and nationally on MDT best practices 
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Other duties as assigned by the VP – Children’s Services

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in social work, counseling, criminal justice, psychology, communication or other related field
• Master’s degree preferred 

Experience and Training

• 4+ years of leadership in a non-profit or other child-focused program serving children and families
• Professional experience working with child welfare, human services and/or behavioral health field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of non-profit administration, program development, research and the utilization of clinical data, fiscal management and supervision of employees
• Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and the roles that law enforcement, child protection services, mental/behavioral health and community partners play
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively 
• Excellent active listening, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidence and ethical standards
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other

• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.