Location: Tallahassee, FL
Work authorization: any (candidate must be authorized to work in US)
Must-have skills: 10+ y in a senior leadership position in a mental health, substance abuse, social service, health or similar organization; data collection and analysis exp; gov exp
Estimated Duration: 6 months with possible extension(s)
Requirements:
- Availability to work at the Client’s site in Tallahassee, FL (required);
- Experience working as Program Manager;
- Experience in a senior leadership position in a mental health, substance abuse, social service, health or similar organization (10+years);
- Experience in recovery and/substance abuse (10+ years, preferred);
- Experience in the methods of data collection and analysis;
- Experience in designing and executing research to develop policy analyses, program evaluations, management reviews, budget analyses, and similar technical reviews;
- Ability to travel with or without accommodations;
- A master’s degree from a college or university in social, behavioral, or mental health services. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a doctoral degree in social, behavioral, or mental health services or a closely related field.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage implementation of the strategic plan including overall responsibility for implementation and reporting of key strategies identified in the plan, collaboration with other staff and vendors.
- Ensure the administration of all programs in accordance with agency plans, policies and guidelines.
- Provide statewide oversight for the program compliance monitoring activities.
- Lead and/or coordinate the delivery of policy guidance, training, technical support and other process improvement activities as assigned.
- Supervise designated staff by implementing effective strategies and problem-solving approaches.
- Monitor budget activity to ensure spending is aligned with budget requirements and program goals.
- Represent the Department at various internal and external meetings with stakeholders at the federal, state and local level.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy of all monthly, quarterly, and annual contract reporting requirements, program reports and data dashboards.
- Oversee program compliance with applicable laws, regulations, funding, agency requirements, policies, and best practices.
- Lead the design and implementation the research methodology, data collection system, and procedures for research studies or special projects.
- Perform data review and analysis, including tracking measurable objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.