Statewide Director, Strong Families

Maryland Family Network (MFN) is seeking an experienced Statewide Director -Strong Families to manage the vision and oversight of efforts funded by the US Dept of Health and Human Services (Administration of Children & Families) through the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), specifically the statewide coordination of Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) work. The funds are designated to support community-based efforts and activities to prevent child abuse and neglect and to support the coordination of resources and activities to better strengthen and support families to reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. The Director will develop an implantation framework for grant making and grants management activities as well as ensure different departmental child abuse prevention efforts are aligned and impactful. For MFN CBCAP grantees, this person will, in consultation with the Chief Program Officer, provide oversight of integrated efforts to develop, operate, expand and enhance current and existing programs and initiatives. This person will also oversee the agency’s Strengthening Families (SF) efforts and ensure complete intersection of the SF and CBCAP work.

Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of related and progressively responsible work experience in human services, family support, child welfare or a related field.
• At least 2 years of program management and/or supervisory experience in social work or human services required.
• At least 2 years of a combination of grant writing and/or grants management experience required.
• Experience in the development of and oversight of requests for proposal (RFP) processes preferred.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and principles of Trauma Informed practices.
• Proven skill and experience in program development.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with and facilitate learning and discussion among highly accomplished professionals.
• Robust organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 required for all MFN staff. Exemptions to the vaccine requirement will be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from being vaccinated and for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit them from being vaccinated, consistent with federal and Maryland law.

In response to COVID-19, MFN staff enjoy a hybrid remote work schedule.

Maryland Family Network (MFN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry of any individual, service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.