Mockingbird Family Consultant
Location
Seattle, WA | United States
Job description
Job Title: Mockingbird Family Consultant
Status : Regular, Full Time
Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 DOE
Program : Mockingbird Family
Classification: Exempt
Home Office: Seattle/Hybrid
Application Requirements: To be considered, applications must apply on our website with a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant’s commitment to racial equity.
ABOUT THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY
The Mockingbird Society (TMS) is a non-partisan advocacy organization focused on transforming foster care and ending youth homelessness. We do this by creating, supporting, and advocating for racially equitable, healthy environments that develop youth and young adults at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY
TMS is seeking a MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM Consultant to join our collaborative team. The MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM Consultant will contribute significantly to our program delivery and advocacy goals, with special emphasis on support for MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM implementation. The MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM Consultant will have the opportunity to work closely with foster parents, young people, lawmakers, educators, partner agencies, public systems, funders, and other key stakeholders. Additionally, with the support of the Director and team, they will oversee a fundamental shift in the way foster care is delivered in Washington State, the US, and growing international partnerships.
MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM is an innovative foster care structure that improves upon the traditional foster care experience and has been replicated statewide, nationally, and internationally. This alternative approach to foster care creates micro-communities designed to support, develop, and retain foster families. An experienced foster care provider (“Hub Home”) at the center of these micro-communities provides support to families, children and youth in 6 to 10 foster families-- emulating the structure of an extended family and creating community connections for foster youth and young people. MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™ supports partner agencies in the U.S. and globally.
MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM maintains partnerships with agencies around the world who either implement MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM within their agency and area (Host Agencies), or those that teach others how to implement MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM (Replicating Agencies). The Consultant will be responsible for being a primary lead on at least one Host Agency partner and to be the designated supporting team member with other partners.
Under the guidance of the Director of Practice Innovation, the Consultant will: provide consultation and technical assistance to partners on MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM; support the team in managing current and new Host Agency partnerships, train, and support clients implementing MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM; provide research, analysis, summations, and development of content for MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM; actively engage in local and national presentations; work with the Director and team to oversee current and future Host Agency contracts; and develop program metrics, evaluation and quality assessment processes. The MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM Consultant will also assist the Practice Innovation team by supporting ongoing learning events, local implementation, and as needed support. The MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM Consultant will also support the Practice Innovation team in ensuring partner adherence to fidelity and data collection, being proactive in further development and improvement of current methods. The MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM Consultant will work with the Director and Practice Innovation team to ensure all other department/program tasks are completed as needed and have a willingness to support and engage in Mockingbird Society’s work as a whole.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Support the efforts of the Practice Innovation team by effectively and proactively developing and implementing procedures, protocols, curriculum, trainings, and other means to help MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM achieve its objectives.
- Work with the Practice Innovation team as a representative of MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™, developing and deepening relationships with current and future implementing Host Agencies.
- Develop, implement, and refine MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM training resources to manage MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM fidelity process.
- Identify, establish, and maintain partnerships with non-profit organizations, foundations, philanthropic partners, government entities, and public and private Child Placing agencies.
- Engage with public and private child welfare agency leaders to advance the mission and implementation of MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY™.
- Work alongside the Practice Innovation team to ensure the fidelity adherence, and process, of MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM by contracted partners.
- Support MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM development and communications efforts, including drafting materials.
- Understand, promote, and apply diversity, equity and inclusion principles and concepts to MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM -related work.
- Coordinate with other TMS departments to support agency efforts and strategic goals.
- Help promote a positive, productive work environment and model a “can-do” attitude.
- Engage with Practice Innovation staff in effective team cohesion and development.
- Collect data and information on foster care outcomes with external partners; produce reports necessary for internal and external reporting requirements.
- Experience in organizational development and organizational change management.
- Excellent project management skills; ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and balance priorities.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience working with child welfare or social services organizations, with knowledge of issues and obstacles faced by youth and families involved in social service systems.
- Experience in developing and delivering training and technical assistance for and to diverse audiences.
- Experience in program evaluation and in utilizing research methods and/or evaluation tools for reporting social service program outcomes.
- Experience with, and/or commitment to having, race equity, social justice, and cultural competence be a workplace priority.
- Familiarity with government, civic, charitable, community, and social service organizations, both locally and statewide.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented demeanor toward a variety of stakeholders, including youth, foster parents, donors, community members, and legislators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present the mission and work of TMS and MOCKINGBIRD FAMILYTM to a wide range of audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience working with database systems, including queries and reports.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must have valid driver’s license, appropriate insurance and access to a vehicle or alternative source of transportation for regular business use throughout Washington.
- Ability to perform physically; exerting 50 pounds of force occasionally and 10 pounds frequently.
- Access to reliable transportation, a valid WA state driver’s license, and adequate insurance
- Frequent travel to Olympia, WA required during the legislative session.
- Occasional travel to partner locations and conferences.
- Compliance with all agency policies regarding COVID-19 as well as state-mandated vaccination policy.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 -$70,000, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition, The Mockingbird Society offers:
- 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 2 Weeks Vacation for the first year. Vacation accrual increases with each service year (until the 5th year)
- 2 Weeks Sick Leave
- 10 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays for full-time staff
- Office closure/paid holidays from Christmas through New Year’s Day
- 401K
- Employee assistance program
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
The Mockingbird Society is an Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, culture, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. We welcome all applicants, especially individuals with experience as caregivers, alumni of foster care, and those who have experienced youth homelessness. We recognize that women are statistically less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. If you do not meet all the qualifications, we hope you will still consider applying.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, applications must include a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant's commitment to racial equity.
Submit your resume and cover letter by going to our website career page:
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