Healthy Transitions Project Director
UNCG
Posting Details Position Information Position Number 014238 Functional Title Healthy Transitions Project Director Position Type Research Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit CYFCP builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching; facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families. Position Summary The Healthy Transitions Project Director – a grant funded position – manages the overall scope of work for the Healthy Transitions Program. Specific responsibilities for this position include the following:
Directs all phases of project planning and implementation, function as a liaison between the collaborating agencies, monitor program fidelity and evaluation efforts, and coordinate the submission of all reports and other required activities and requests to SAMHSA Oversees the DMHDDSAS contract deliverables Provides direction and guidance to contracted providers on planning, implementation, and evaluation, which includes contract and budget oversight Collaborates with child and adult mental health system partners to identify recommendations for statewide infrastructure improvements. Will attend at least monthly DMHDDSAS Child and Adult Behavioral Health meetings to report on Healthy Transitions progress Identifies implementation barriers and works with state and local teams to negotiate timely solutions Provides training and technical assistance to contracted providers and community partners in relevant youth and young adult best practices Oversees the development and implementation of the training plan for the project Provides project oversight of the State Youth and Young Adult Coordinator and Local Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Specialist positions Participates in trainings as prescribed by the State (e.g. Transition to Independence Process Model) Meets with state partners on a regular basis to keep abreast of state system developments that could impact the project site activities or create opportunities for expansion
The position is stationed in western North Carolina. The Healthy Transitions Project Director may be required to travel to Raleigh (on approximately a quarterly basis) to meet face-to-face with the State Management Team. This is also occasional out-of-state travel to training and conferences related to the grant.
Minimum Qualifications Position requires a PhD in Social work, human services field (e.g. Psychology or Counseling), Public Health or related field of expertise; Or a Master’s degree in one of the areas with 2-3 years experience. The position requires 3 years’ experience working in behavioral health, public health, or related human service field with at least 2 years’ experience of overall responsibility for project management, coordination, and implementation. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications A thorough knowledge of and experience in multiple child serving systems including education, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Effective project management skills including setting goals and timelines; evaluating and monitoring progress; and engagement with multiple stakeholders in order to gain and maintain their focus on project overtime. Experience with overseeing Federal Grants. Experience with understanding System of Care values and principles and knowledge of the Youth Guided approach. Experience using data to problem-solve and develop a continuous quality improvement process across systems. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are needed. Supervisory experience. Leadership, coaching, and team-building skills. Ability to manage conflict and work well with diverse workforce. Approachable, calm style encouraging open communication across stakeholders. Licensure in North Carolina – LCSW, LCSWA, LCPC, LPCA, LP, LPA, LCAS or LCSA-A Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Center-Youth-Families & Comm - 11504 Job Open Date 11/11/2024 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time 35 Key Responsibility State Project Leadership Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will provide Division Management and Leadership to NC Healthy Transitions grant including working on the overall Healthy Transitions plan and deliverables to SAMHSA for the state and will assume most of the contract administration duties. The Healthy Transitions Project Director will work with the local site project managers and their implementation teams on their goal development and implementation, work with other state partners such as NCFU and Youth Move, and work as a liaison between the state and the local sites and communities. Percentage Of Time 35 Key Responsibility Represent DMHDDSAS and UNCG to monitor local site contracts Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will be the Division representative to monitor local site contracts working with on-site project managers to ensure that each site is hitting the milestones delineated in the grant application and reviews goals with local sites in their deliverables to SAMHSA and provide opportunities for within and between sharing of information across the sites.is being assigned to handle all of their contracts and deliverables on behalf of DMHDDSAS. DMH will provide support on getting documents pushed through but, the Healthy Transitions Project Director will be responsible now for all aspects of contract management for Healthy Transitions state contractors. Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Evaluation monitoring Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will be responsible for ensuring that the UNCG evaluation team’s activities meet standards for DMH and monitor this in accordance with SAMHSA expectations. Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Grant Administration support Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will assist the UNCG PI in managing the contract for the evidence-based practice of TIP model that will be utilized starting in the Fall. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist
Directs all phases of project planning and implementation, function as a liaison between the collaborating agencies, monitor program fidelity and evaluation efforts, and coordinate the submission of all reports and other required activities and requests to SAMHSA Oversees the DMHDDSAS contract deliverables Provides direction and guidance to contracted providers on planning, implementation, and evaluation, which includes contract and budget oversight Collaborates with child and adult mental health system partners to identify recommendations for statewide infrastructure improvements. Will attend at least monthly DMHDDSAS Child and Adult Behavioral Health meetings to report on Healthy Transitions progress Identifies implementation barriers and works with state and local teams to negotiate timely solutions Provides training and technical assistance to contracted providers and community partners in relevant youth and young adult best practices Oversees the development and implementation of the training plan for the project Provides project oversight of the State Youth and Young Adult Coordinator and Local Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Specialist positions Participates in trainings as prescribed by the State (e.g. Transition to Independence Process Model) Meets with state partners on a regular basis to keep abreast of state system developments that could impact the project site activities or create opportunities for expansion
The position is stationed in western North Carolina. The Healthy Transitions Project Director may be required to travel to Raleigh (on approximately a quarterly basis) to meet face-to-face with the State Management Team. This is also occasional out-of-state travel to training and conferences related to the grant.
Minimum Qualifications Position requires a PhD in Social work, human services field (e.g. Psychology or Counseling), Public Health or related field of expertise; Or a Master’s degree in one of the areas with 2-3 years experience. The position requires 3 years’ experience working in behavioral health, public health, or related human service field with at least 2 years’ experience of overall responsibility for project management, coordination, and implementation. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications A thorough knowledge of and experience in multiple child serving systems including education, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Effective project management skills including setting goals and timelines; evaluating and monitoring progress; and engagement with multiple stakeholders in order to gain and maintain their focus on project overtime. Experience with overseeing Federal Grants. Experience with understanding System of Care values and principles and knowledge of the Youth Guided approach. Experience using data to problem-solve and develop a continuous quality improvement process across systems. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are needed. Supervisory experience. Leadership, coaching, and team-building skills. Ability to manage conflict and work well with diverse workforce. Approachable, calm style encouraging open communication across stakeholders. Licensure in North Carolina – LCSW, LCSWA, LCPC, LPCA, LP, LPA, LCAS or LCSA-A Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Center-Youth-Families & Comm - 11504 Job Open Date 11/11/2024 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time 35 Key Responsibility State Project Leadership Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will provide Division Management and Leadership to NC Healthy Transitions grant including working on the overall Healthy Transitions plan and deliverables to SAMHSA for the state and will assume most of the contract administration duties. The Healthy Transitions Project Director will work with the local site project managers and their implementation teams on their goal development and implementation, work with other state partners such as NCFU and Youth Move, and work as a liaison between the state and the local sites and communities. Percentage Of Time 35 Key Responsibility Represent DMHDDSAS and UNCG to monitor local site contracts Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will be the Division representative to monitor local site contracts working with on-site project managers to ensure that each site is hitting the milestones delineated in the grant application and reviews goals with local sites in their deliverables to SAMHSA and provide opportunities for within and between sharing of information across the sites.is being assigned to handle all of their contracts and deliverables on behalf of DMHDDSAS. DMH will provide support on getting documents pushed through but, the Healthy Transitions Project Director will be responsible now for all aspects of contract management for Healthy Transitions state contractors. Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Evaluation monitoring Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will be responsible for ensuring that the UNCG evaluation team’s activities meet standards for DMH and monitor this in accordance with SAMHSA expectations. Percentage Of Time 15% Key Responsibility Grant Administration support Essential Tasks The Healthy Transitions Project Director will assist the UNCG PI in managing the contract for the evidence-based practice of TIP model that will be utilized starting in the Fall. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist
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