CHERISH Program Planner (55221)

KINDERING CENTER•Bothell, WA

2d•$66,000 - $117,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CHERISH (CHildren Encouraged by Relationships In Secure Homes) Planner will help take on initiatives designed to accomplish the CHERISH Program’s strategic vision, including but not limited to ensuring that all young children involved in the child welfare system in Washington benefit from the CHERISH model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Work experience can substitute for a master’s degree.
A fundamental understanding of current issues and challenges facing individuals from underserved communities including sensitivity to racial equity/diversity.
Familiarity/experience with online learning platforms, database management, WordPress, project management software.
Demonstrated experience leading and facilitating the development of projects and programs within time, cost and quality targets.
Strong analytical and systemic thinking skills, with experience synthesizing information from many sources to develop recommendations.
Advanced ability to identify problems, research solutions and reduce impacts to work.
Strong organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks and projects under deadlines.
Experience in marketing, branding, online learning, data management and analysis.
Ability to partner with Kindering Advancement team regarding CHERISH marketing and branding.
Experience overseeing grant requirements, including reporting and meeting deliverables/deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft programs, and a working knowledge of developing online tools/resources, with the ability to source and partner with IT professionals for more complex project needs.
Calm under pressure; excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Detail-oriented.
Strictly maintain confidentiality of all client information
Demonstrate skill in word processing and familiarity with MS Outlook, Word and Excel
Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
Have access to a dependable personal vehicle
Pass drug and tuberculosis test
Ability to show proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and MMR vaccine or titer test

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public administration, Social Work (administrative track), MBA, or similar preferred.
An understanding of Early Support (ESIT), Early Relational Health, and/or Child Welfare and how to work within non-profit organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement projects that accomplish the CHERISH program’s strategic vision.
Execute projects that further the strategic vision under the direction of the CHERISH Program Director, including but not limited to: Researching projects with local universities. Utilizing various technology to manage projects Supporting training via an LMS and related resources and processes Maintaining CHERISH website and supporting access from community of providers Monitoring standards for fidelity of CHERISH certified teams statewide.
Use project management software to develop a system for managing all projects/tasks.
Track, organize, and communicate project status with a heavy focus on team and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment on key decisions and progress.
Continually analyze CHERISH program needs and provide recommendations on areas of improvement based on best practices for similar programs, and/or that would enhance the overall quality to drive the program to a scalable model.
Navigate barriers to projects, including regulatory and governmental barriers, and barriers presented by unique organizations.
Partner with various types of organizations (not for profit, governmental, foundations, universities, etc.) to accomplish goals.
Collaborate with Kindering’s Development department to maintain current and identify new funders or funding partnerships.
Oversee administrative management of CHERISH program.
Oversee and ensure compliance with CHERISH data and grants, including meeting deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with the IT department to maintain and improve the CHERISH database.
Conduct data analysis to guide decisions about the direction of strategic initiatives and for reporting purposes.
Collaborate closely with CHERISH Director and Kindering Grant Writer in carrying out the strategic vision.
Ensure consistent branding/messaging to the community regarding Kindering’s founding and managing role in CHERISH as well as messaging at current and future CHERISH-certified agencies.
Assist the CHERISH Program Director to: organize and manage department meetings, bulletins, and other program or agency communication.
Monitor and maintain department’s productivity requirements.
Monitor and maintain program budgets.
Monitor CHERISH program model and expansion from a racial equity lens.
Other duties as assigned.