Senior Advisor to the CYF Director

Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County is seeking a Senior Advisor to augment the CYF Director's focus on departmental goals and effective decision-making. The ideal candidate will support high-priority projects, ensuring strategic alignment, and provide vital administrative assistance. This pivotal role requires a master's degree and significant experience in human services, focusing on the effective delivery of child welfare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 5 years of experience in human services.
• Experience in strategic planning within government/non-profit.
• Clearances for Act 33 and 34 necessary before start.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in decision-making and project execution.
• Manage communication and project prioritization.
• Facilitate meetings and oversee key assignments.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Social Work, Non-Profit Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Salary: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year commensurate with experience

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Social Work, Non-Profit Management, or a related field AND at least five (5) years of professional level responsibility in human service programs or human development programs, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.
• Act 33 and 34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with strategic planning in government or non-profit organizations.
• Extensive knowledge on history of practice and policy for Allegheny County Children Youth and Families, child welfare services in Pennsylvania and in Allegheny County, including policies, regulations, and laws.
  
  

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of CYF, the role of Senior Advisor to the Director of CYF is to augment the Director’s ability to focus on setting the goals and direction of the department, lead their team, make decisions, build public understanding of the direction of the department, and serve as a key leader in the CYF administration. The Senior Advisor does this by ensuring department staff have prepared the analysis and materials the Director needs to make informed decisions; supporting the Director in communicating their decisions, direction and assignments in ways that are clear and lead to strong results; developing and implementing the Director’s communications plan for staff, partners and the public; organizing and managing projects and process improvements that require an understanding of the Director’s priorities as well as leadership, analytics and interpersonal skills; and convening and facilitating meetings on the Director’s behalf. The Senior Advisor is a trusted associate who works closely with all the department’s office directors as well as the staff of the CYF Director.

Overview

Duties:

• Expedites the execution of high-priority projects and ensure the final product is of high-quality and aligned with the Director’s vision; communicating the Director’s expectations to leaders and sharing ongoing feedback to prevent drift from project aims. It also includes scanning for gaps in the team’s ability to deliver and providing direct support to move the project to completion.
• Ensures the Director has the information they need to make decisions and delegating fact-finding assignments to the Project Manager.
• Supports the Director’s ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; tracking the Director’s outstanding tasks and correspondence, helping to resolve outstanding work, and prioritizing items for the Director to review based on deadlines and Director’s priorities.
• Reviews materials on director’s behalf.
• Builds and oversees a system for tracking the Director’s assignments to staff and reporting to the Director the status of this work.
• Manages various administrative and operational problems that are presented to the Director on a day-to-day basis.
• Manages Director’s email inbox, including responding directly to queries and/or preparing a daily digest of the most important emails.
• Attends meetings with the Director to provide support; represents them at their request and reports back pertinent information.
• Interviews candidates for mid-level positions that will interface with Director.
• Creates and manages the Director’s executive communications plan.
• Translates information between the Director, leadership staff, and staff.
• Supports communication and alignment with DHS leadership and external stakeholders.
• Investigates and diagnoses problems and identifies solutions.
• Manages sensitive projects as assigned by the Director.
• Facilitates meetings that are critical for team alignment and cohesion.
• Supervises the Project Manager and Court Liaison.
• Serves as the functional supervisor for the Director’s Administrative Officer.
• ?Performs other related duties as requested or required.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Federal, State, local, and DHS regulations and policies
  
  

Skill In

• Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Ability To

• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with cross-departmental teams.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Understand the complexities of systems and how to effectively deliver results within the constraints of a bureaucratic structure.
• Display strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills that will encourage other team members to look to them for assistance.
• Professionally interact with County staff, provider staff, and the general public in an office environment.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Meet deadlines and prioritize competing priorities.
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

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