Director of Partnerships

About San Diego Wellness Collaborative

The San Diego Wellness Collaborative is a non-profit organization that works towards achieving health equity and population health in San Diego through its collaborative multi-sector initiatives.

Our efforts can be viewed on a spectrum, ranging from prevention to clinical care. To achieve health equity, we focus on effective prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, addressing social needs, and improving community conditions. SDWC collaborates across this spectrum to promote community health.

SDWC's mission is to establish community-clinical links to achieve optimal health outcomes and promote health equity. The vision is to bring a lifetime of health and well-being to the communities we serve.

Summary

The San Diego Wellness Collaborative is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Director of Partnerships with strong leadership skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing mission driven organization. The Director should have experience of translating healthcare and social services policies into on-the-ground implementation. The ideal candidate should be dedicated to serving our partners, driving program excellence, and managing and developing staff.

The Director will be responsible for supporting Neighborhood Networks partners and workforce in a way that aligns with our mission, vision, and values. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of success in leading programmatic initiatives, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The Director will contribute significantly to achieving SDWC’s mission to build community-clinical linkages and collaboration for optimal health outcomes and health equity.

What is attractive about this position? 

• This position will have a direct reporting line to the CEO, providing the opportunity to help shape the organization’s future.
• This position will ensure the successful implementation of new statewide programs to address social drivers of health and health equity and thereby create models for success for other communities to follow.
• This position provides an opportunity to work from home anywhere in California and meet with the team in San Diego 2+ times per quarter in a flexible work environment.
• If you are a passionate, innovative leader with a strategic mindset for driving social impact through programming initiatives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Participate on the Neighborhood Networks Leadership Team and actively support the development of annual strategic plans, Key Performance Outcomes, and ongoing metrics
• Execute programmatic strategies to align with organizational goals, including strategies for growth in service delivery
• Embody principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within Neighborhood Networks
• Oversee annual program, departmental, and staff goals and metrics
• Ensure operational excellence aligned with contract deliverables and organizational goals
• Work closely with various internal teams including finance and operations and externally with our technology vendor

Partner Relationships

• Expand Neighborhood Networks partner network to aligned Community Based Organizations in San Diego and throughout California
• Identify, assess, and recruit potential partners whose have a readiness to participate fully in the Neighborhood Networks model
• Create strong and enduring relationships with Neighborhood Networks partners
• Ensure partners receive support and ongoing engagement from the Neighborhood Networks internal team
• Attend and oversee the planning of monthly partner meetings
• Support the Neighborhood Networks Director of Business and Operations with compliance with the service delivery contracts
• Support the Neighborhood Networks Director of Business and Operations with the ongoing updates and improvements to the Neighborhood Networks case management system

Workforce Supports

• Develop and coordinate, with support from the Program Coordinator, the onboarding and training of new workforce at partner organizations
• Oversee the provision of monthly Reflective Practice sessions for the workforce
• Coordinate with the Neighborhood Networks clinical consultant to ensure workforce are receiving appropriate clinical supports
• Provide ongoing support for the Neighborhood Networks Supervisors and Workforce through monthly training and support meetings

Outcome Measurement

• Support achievement of Key Performance Outcomes and Indicators, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals
• Maintain oversight on partners’ delivery of service level agreements
• Share data-driven insights and data dashboards to make informed decisions and improvements across the organization and teams
• Oversee ongoing quality improvement and evaluation efforts including a quarterly review of compliance and performance metrics with partners
• Implement procedures for monitoring the quality and quantity of the services being delivered

Operational Management

• Oversee the Outreach and Referral team and ensure performance of the team
• Attract, retain, train, supervise, coach, and be committed to the professional development of staff
• Supervise the Neighborhood Networks Program Manager and Program Coordinator
• Work with the Director of Business Operations to ensure Neighborhood Networks processes, workflows and program guides are up to date and disseminated to partners where appropriate
• Support meeting Neighborhood Network's financial targets
• Support development of annual Neighborhood Networks budget

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Human Services Management, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of progressive management experience in a non-profit service environment. Healthcare experience preferred
• Entrepreneurial spirit with experience in building programs and collaborations. Prefer experience in the creation, implementation, evaluation, and management of programs for underserved communities.
• Analytical interest with demonstrated experience in program evaluation and using data for business management and quality improvement
• Practical knowledge of the effects of trauma, social injustice, and persistent poverty, as well as experience working with people from diverse ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with strong organizational abilities and the ability to persuade others
• Experience with government contracts, contract management and compliance
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships, negotiate with stakeholders, and develop creative solutions
• Must be an effective change agent, capable of leading others to achieve organizational improvement
• Strong financial management skills, with the ability to develop and manage program budgets
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools

Salary / Benefits

This is an exempt full-time position. The annual salary range is $100,000-$130,000, depending on experience and market rates. SDWC offers a comprehensive benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement).

Expressing Interest

To express interest, please send the following information in one PDF document to humanresources@sdwellnesscollaborative.org :

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Answers to these questions in no more than 3 pages:
• Please provide a summary paragraph of how your experience is progressive and has developed over your career.
• Describe your leadership style, including best practices for managing teams and developing and retaining staff.
• Describe your approach to working with partners in collaborative efforts.
• Please acknowledge that this is a full-time salaried position requiring a person to live in California and travel to San Diego regularly.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until June 15, 2025, and the posting may be closed at any time during this period.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Encinitas, CA 92024