Job Description

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Family Services is currently seeking a Clinical Health and Well-being Director. This position will oversee the health and wellbeing of children interacting with the child welfare system. The Clinical Health and Well-being Director will provide specific case consultation for children and youth involved in the foster care system providing expertise and recommendations related to diagnoses, psychotropic medication, and reviewing medical necessity for residential placements. This position will work closely with local boards and social services departments to ensure all applicable laws and regulations are effectively carried out to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children of each locality. This senior leadership position also leads efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive prevention framework aimed at reducing the number of children having contact with Virginia’s child welfare system, with the ultimate goal of driving systemic improvements that promote positive outcomes, prevent unnecessary child welfare involvement, and improve outcomes for children involved in child welfare programs. Member of the medical community in good standing as a Licensed Physician (MD or DO degree) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Board-certified through the American Board of Medical Specialties. Documented experience providing medical care to children. Knowledge of the unique health care and developmental needs of children in foster care. Knowledge of the application of standardized medical necessity criteria in medical decision-making. Ability to develop a vision, plan, implement, and sustain/expand program and processes, through the management of complex projects and/or large-scale operations simultaneously for the Office or the Department. Demonstrated track record of being proactive and the ability to work with and manage cross functional teams. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child abuse prevention principles, practices, and strategies; systems planning and development methods; skill in problem identification and resolution; and program development. Knowledge of title IV-E prevention services funding and laws and community child abuse prevention funding. Effective leadership skills and ability to supervise, organize, and direct professional staff, and strong relationship management skills. Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, influence change, create and maintain credibility among colleagues and senior leadership. Experience managing and building a culture to support a diverse workforce. Proficient computer skills, including typing and working with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Valid driver’s license required.

KEY COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Communication : The ability to express clearly in conversations and interactions with others, verbally and non-verbally, in business writing and presentations by tailoring the content and messages to the level of the audience. The ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with confidence, composure, credibility, and connection. The ability to work with people of diverse styles and backgrounds, to gain trust and support of peers, and to find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. The ability to develop and communicate goals, ensuring employees understand how their work relates to the organizations mission and goals. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple and competing tasks or assignments. People Orientation : The ability to provide support and services that consistently meets and sometimes exceed the standards and expectations of internal and external customers. Demonstrated customer-focused mindset in all parts of engagement with internal and external customers. Demonstrates concern for satisfying the expectations of customers and uses their understanding of customer needs as the basis for decision-making and actions. Ability to delegate responsibility and provide employees or team members with the opportunity to develop new skills, strengthen areas needing improvement, carry out challenging assignments, and accept new responsibilities. Empowers others by conveying confidence in other’s ability to be successful. The ability to create an environment where employees or team members are committed to the organization and willing to extend discretionary efforts to help achieve its goals. Operational Excellence : Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations and policies. The ability to figure out the processes and workflows necessary to get things done, develop a plan and organize people and activities to achieve the best results. The ability to take responsibility for one’s own and others’ performance, by setting clear, specific, and measurable goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems promptly. The ability to consistently communicate business goals, outcomes and performance measures, and clarify priorities. Collaboration and Relationship Building : The ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in fostering strong morale and open dialogue in the team, where people are included in discussions, processes, and decisions regardless of their background and differences. The ability to recognize the interests of others in different parts of the organization and to establish alliances and achieve business goals. Learning and Innovation and Problem Solving : The ability to use logic, critical thinking, and analysis skills to identify and analyze problems in a systematic but timely manner, drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on data and information, and accurately assessing root causes before moving to solutions. The ability to foster a climate that encourages creativity and innovation, while building and maintaining open channels of communications for the sharing of ideas, new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies. Know the Business : The ability to understand how businesses and strategies work, and how current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affect the organization. Leadership : Lead Others through trust, empowerment, and teamwork. The ability to work with and influence others to achieve common goals. The ability to set clear performance goals, outcomes, and measures for the team or work unit and to follow through with a collective commitment to accomplishing those targets. This includes checking on the progress and quality of the work and providing specific feedback on a regular basis so others understand what they have done well and how they can improve in the future. The ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness, by initiating, sponsoring, and implementing them. Additional Considerations Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with Sub-specialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Family Practice, or American Board of Internal Medicine with Sub-specialty in Adolescent Medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr American College of Health Care Administrators

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