ICWA Partnership & Implementation Lead

JBS International; United States; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

JBS International is seeking a Technical Expert II to lead and deliver high-quality training and technical assistance across ICWA initiatives. The role involves coaching staff, coordinating with Tribal, State, and court partners, and translating ICWA requirements into actionable policies and workflows.

The candidate will collaborate with the ICWA Technical Assistance Collaborative and NCWCIA to strengthen implementation, ensure effective TTA, and contribute to continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• At least 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in public child welfare systems and practice.
• Experience working with Tribal Nations and Tribal child welfare programs.
• Experience providing technical assistance, consultation, facilitation or coaching.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training and technical assistance (TTA) for JBS projects and initiatives.
• Provide coaching and guidance to staff and consultants to support high-quality TTA.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal, State/County, and court partners in ICWA initiatives.
• Translate ICWA requirements into day-to-day policy, workflows and implementation plans.
• Support data-informed practice and continuous quality improvement through AFCARS and related metrics.

Skills

Public child welfare

ICWA implementation

Collaborating with partners

Coaching/mentoring

Policy/workflow development

Clear communication

Education

Masters degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Technical Expert II TE II is a child welfare subject matter expert working collaboratively with TEs and project leadership and is responsible for ensuring the design and delivery of training and technical assistance TTA and deliverables forwith JBS projects and initiatives The TE II may provide coaching and guidance for and with staff and consultantscollaborators in supporting and implementing effective high quality TTA and communicate with the JBS clients per established project guidelines The TE II may also be called upon to supervise project affiliated JBS staff The ICWA Partnership and Implementation Lead serves as NCWCIAs primary implementation support lead within the cross center ICWA Technical Assistance Collaborative The lead works directly with StateCounty Tribal and court partners participating in Community Based Partnerships and other ICWA technical assistance activities to strengthen the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act ICWA The position serves as a bridge between the ICWA Technical Assistance Collaborative and NCWCIAs broader service array helping partners translate ICWA requirements into sustainable policies practices workflows supervision structures data systems and continuous quality improvement efforts In this role the ICWA Partnership and Implementation Lead will be expected to Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Tribal StateCounty and court partners participating in the ICWA initiative Serve as the primary point of contact and implementation advisor for State andor county child welfare agencies participating in Community Based Partnerships CBPs ICWA technical assistance activities and Title IV B ICWA implementation efforts Develop and maintain a strong understanding of partner needs related to ICWA implementation including inquiry and notice active efforts placement preferences qualitied expert witnesses QEWs transfer of jurisdiction AFCARS implementation and StateCounty Tribal Court collaboration Assist jurisdictions in translating ICWA requirements into day to day practice through policy review workflow development implementation planning and problem solving Collaborate with Childrens Bureau CB partners and CB funded technical assistance providers to support coordinated cross center technical assistance Support Community Based Partnership teams through planning facilitation implementation support follow up and coordination of resources and expertise Work with NCWCIA Data and CQI staff to help partners use AFCARS and other data to strengthen implementation monitor progress and inform continuous improvement efforts Identify opportunities to connect jurisdictions with NCWCIA expertise in prevention permanency workforce community and systems insights performance and outcomes peer networking and continuous quality improvement Support the development of implementation tools workflows practice guides resource materials and other products that emerge from Community Based Partnerships and peer learning activities Provide content review and input on reports presentations implementation plans and technical assistance products Serve as a collaborative partner in identifying emerging implementation challenges promising practices and opportunities for innovation across jurisdictions

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Education Masters degree in relevant field
• Experience At least 15 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated expertise in public child welfare systems and child welfare practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICWA implementation Tribal State child welfare partnerships and child welfare system improvement efforts
• Experience working with Tribal Nations and Tribal child welfare programs
• Experience providing technical assistance consultation facilitation coaching or practice improvement support
• Experience supporting implementation of federal child welfare requirements and initiatives
• Language English Fluency oral and written
• Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Location

This position is remote eligible Candidates who live within 50 miles of our North Bethesda MD or San Mateo CA offices will be expected to work in a hybrid capacity

Physical Requirements

• Extended Computer Use Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a computer keyboard and mouse
• Vision Must be able to see and read computer screens and printed materials
• Dexterity Capable of using hands and fingers to operate equipment and perform tasks requiring precision
• Communication Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with team members and stakeholders
• Mobility Frequently required to stand walk reach and bend to access office equipment and attend meetings
• Lifting Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds for short distances
• Sensory Abilities Must be able to perceive and interact with the environment using hearing and speaking skills
• Work Environment Primarily works in a typical office environment with exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels

Preferred job requirements

• Experience supporting AFCARS CQI data informed decision making or implementation planning
• Experience facilitating multi system collaboratives or cross sector partnerships
• Experience working on federally funded child welfare technical assistance projects
• Experience managing complex technical assistance projects and stakeholder partnerships

Skills

• Interacts well with others in a positive courteous and professional manner; functions well as a member of a team and is also able to work independently and without extensive supervision and follows chain of command to address personnel or management concerns
• Understands cultural differences including being tribally informed
• Effective clear and professional writing and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge Content Knowledge of current and emerging issues for assigned grant program areas
• Strengths based approach to delivering TTA and to working with others

Software Proficiency

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Outlook
• PowerPoint

Other duties as assigned

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position

Salary Range

97000 139500 annually Compensation is determined by years of directly relevant experience education certifications specialized skills contract labor category requirements and internal equity considerations Final salary offers may vary within the posted range

Benefits

JBS International provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision retirement savings paid time off and other employee programs

Equal Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer Applicants can learn more about the companys status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal EEO poster at EEOPostpdf

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