Child Welfare Permanency SME- Technical Expert II

JBS International, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in child welfare seeks a Child Welfare Permanency Workstream Lead to serve as a subject-matter expert. The role involves collaborating with technical experts and clients to design and evaluate training for federal initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and substantial experience in child welfare and technical assistance. The position offers a hybrid work model from North Bethesda, MD or San Mateo, CA.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in child welfare and related fields.
• Experience supervising staff and managing technical assistance.
• Eligibility for obtaining a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain subject-area expertise and recommend effective T/TA approaches.
• Manage design, delivery, and documentation of TA activities.
• Collaborate with clients to identify T/TA needs and develop strategies.
• Guide T/TA staff and contribute to proposal preparation.

Skills

Child welfare policy knowledge

Training and technical assistance

Leadership and management skills

Data analytics proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Child Welfare Permanency Workstream Lead – Technical Expert II

Join JBS International, Inc. as a subject‑matter expert focused on child welfare permanency goals. You will collaborate with technical experts, project leadership, and clients to design, deliver, and evaluate training and technical assistance (T/TA) for federal permanency initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain subject‑area expertise, share emerging trends, and recommend effective T/TA approaches.
• Manage the design, delivery, and documentation of all TA activities, ensuring contractual and client requirements are met.
• Collaborate with senior management and JBS clients to identify T/TA needs, analyze trends, and develop long‑term strategies to support jurisdiction performance.
• Guide and supervise T/TA staff and consultants, develop scopes of work, and contribute to proposal preparation as needed.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 15 years of related experience, including deep expertise in child welfare, federal permanency goals, and child welfare data analytics.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and managing technical assistance deliverables.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Location and Physical Requirements

Hybrid work from North Bethesda, MD or San Mateo, CA offices for candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius. Remote work for candidates outside that range.

Extended computer use, vision, dexterity, communication, mobility, lifting, and sensory abilities required for typical office environment with moderate noise levels.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. See the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at EEOPost.pdf.