Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blue Cross NC is a Medicaid plan provider focused on serving children and families through innovative health care services. The Manager of School-Based and DSS Initiatives will lead strategic programming and partnerships to support educational success for children and youth in foster care, while overseeing a team responsible for implementing these initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a statewide strategy for school-based strategy that advances the goals of the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP)
• Serve as the organizational lead for strategy related to educational rights and educational stability for children and youth in foster care. Develop initiatives that support compliance with federal and state requirements related to educational protections for children in foster care
• Identify policy, practice and operational barriers that impact educational outcomes for children and youth engaged in the child welfare system
• Establish short and long-term outcomes for children and youth served by the CFSP. Develop performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of school-based initiatives
• Lead the development of innovative programs that address social, emotional, behavioral and educational needs within school settings
• Collaborate with child welfare agencies, local education agencies, and other entities engaged with the child welfare system to identify and address educational outcomes
• Lead team responsible for development and management of specialized programs and/or initiatives and support execution and implementation to meet business and corporate objectives, budget targets and delivery timeframes
• Advise and communicate with various levels within the enterprise, including senior leadership, regarding programs/projects/initiatives, emerging issues and challenges, state of the industry and additional opportunities
• Act as a technical resource for the team, providing guidance and direction to staff with responsibility for programs/initiatives of varying sizes and complexity
• Manage team prioritization efforts and development of applicable work processes and procedures; ensure appropriate documentation, reporting and delivery in accordance with corporate and industry standards
• Manage employee development initiatives for the team, including coaching, performance feedback and training

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 8+ years of experience in related field
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field
• Experience collaborating with North Carolina public schools, local educational agencies, child welfare agencies and state-level partners highly preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing educational rights and protections for children and youth in foster care

Benefits

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of health care delivery with a team that’s deeply invested in the community
• Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do great work
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with numerous health and wellness programs
• Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education
• 401k match including an annual company contribution
• Annual Incentive Bonus*
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive health benefits and wellness programs

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