Director - Community Collaboration and Engagement

Project Harmony•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Project Harmony is seeking an experienced and committed Director to join its 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

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