Partnership Advisor

Casey Family Programs, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America.  Founded in 1966, Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two territories, and tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children, families and the communities where they live. Casey Family Programs values diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and respect for individuals in the workplace. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives to apply.

Job Summary:

In a multi-skilled role, the Partnership Advisor contributes to the National Partnerships team achievement of identified goals, including partnership development and management, public outreach, creation of cross-systems, cross-branch and cross-partnership opportunities, and advancement of child welfare practice, state policy reform, and court improvement in support of achieving Casey’s mission to provided, improve and ultimately  prevent the need for foster care.  This position is responsible for ensuring that national partnerships are integrated with and support the work of the organization at the state and national levels and across CFP units with partnerships efforts.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Identifies, shapes and implements strategic partnership opportunities and strategies to advance Casey’s stated outcomes and goals including direct collaboration with and consultation to the partners to execute the work efforts as part of Direct Qualifying Expenditures (DQE) requirements.
• Facilitates the engagement of partnerships in support of the work in states/jurisdictions/tribes (with strategic consultants and other Casey teams.  Provides consultation, technical assistance and strategy recommendations to Senior Director, Systems Improvement staff, field offices and to other state/county tribal systems partners in leveraging and implementing strategic partnerships.     
• Monitors, negotiates and manages designated relationships with key partners.  Works closely with national partners on the development, implementation, sustainability and tracking of  work efforts that lead to child specific  outcomes that  support Casey  strategic goals.
• Identifies and analyzes current and emerging national,  state and local policy/practice issues and trends affecting youth and families in or potentially entering the child welfare system in collaboration with the Public Policy unit and Strategic Consultants at Casey as well as a broad base of stakeholders within Casey, national organizations, judiciary, and partners in child welfare, and promotes appropriate policy and programmatic responses through partnerships.
• Writes and edits documents, articles, talking points, reports and other materials that encompass the work of the partnerships – for both internal and external audiences.
• Leads and assists in quality improvement within National Partnerships and SI Services.  Coordinates work with other team members or work groups as well as other organizations that may influence work products and outcomes. 
• Acts as a good steward of Casey resources – in expenses/funding, but also in labor hours in applying appropriate amounts of resources to each project. Looks for ways to maximize effective communications with cost and effort leveraged. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required; preferably in Social Work or Public Policy-related areas including Public Administration, Law or other closely related field required and at least 7 years progressive experience in social work, court work or public policy work that is focused on child welfare and at least 7 years’ experience in program development, and evaluation, and/or lived expertise in consultation required.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in the development and implementation of strategies to successfully deal with current or emerging issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience and skills in building relationships, negotiation and conflict resolution with staff at all levels and in creating trusted relationships with complex external organizations.
• Demonstrated experience consulting on policy, child welfare practice, working with judiciary and legislature, and/or managing partnerships and community relations. Knowledge of public child welfare policy, practices and state and local governments is essential.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communications skills.
• High-level problem-solving skills and research/analytical ability including the ability to obtain and interpret information and make specific recommendations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-changing environment, to work productively with limited supervision and to work to deadlines.
• Proven track record in leading collaborations and providing consultation to leverage collaborations and managing desired outcomes.
• National travel up to 40% required.
• Ability to perform effectively in high pressure and stressful work environment while balancing the responsibilities and stressors inherent in the role.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; ability to type and work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that information.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s location and the applicable market zone as well as other factors including knowledge, skills, and experience.

Casey Family Programs uses internally defined market zones based on geographical regions.
Market zone 1 – $91,758 - $124,143

Market zone 2 – $97,155 - $131,145

Market zone 3 – $102,553 - $138,748

Market zone 4 – $107,950 - $146,050

Market zone 5 – $113,348 - $153,153

Market zone 6 – $118,745 - $160,655

Casey Family Programs offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, accrual of 12 days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave,10 paid holidays per year, and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous, full-time regular employment, employees in good standing are permitted for a three-month sabbatical with pay. CFP also offers many opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

This position will remain open until the needs are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early as you will not be able to apply once the position has closed.