HCWCQI PROJECT DIRECTOR - ID# 224867

Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Dba RCUH HCWCQI PROJECT DIRECTOR - ID# 224867 Honolulu, Hawaii

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

HCWCQI PROJECT DIRECTOR - ID# 224867.

CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2024, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first).

INQUIRIES: Selene LeGare 808-984-3338 (Oahu).

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC), Hawaii Child Welfare Continuous Quality Improvement (HCWCQI) Project, located on the Island of Oahu. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: $7,000 - $10,000/Mon.

DUTIES:

1. Responsible for overall implementation of the Hawaii Child Welfare Continuous Quality Improvement (HCWCQI) Project.
2. Directs, supervises, and trains staff, including Program Manager, Project Manager, and Project Specialists.
3. Develops and adheres to the project budget.
4. Oversees, leads, and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) reviews for Child Welfare Services (CWS).
5. Monitors and evaluates CWS program effectiveness and assists the Department of Human Services (DHS) in developing and maintaining a CQI system that meets federal standards.
6. Ensures project adherence to University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) and Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) policies.
7. Acts as first line of responsibility for UHMC in contractual activities, including reporting.
8. Maintains an effective working relationship with DHS staff, community stakeholders, the project, and the UHMC.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or related field. (Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Social Work or related field and three (3) years of supervised, progressively responsible work experience in the provision of human services may substitute for a Masters Degree.)

EXPERIENCE: Five to seven (5-7) years of professional work experience in social work/human services, with at least two (2) years working in child welfare services or with a similar population. Includes at least four (4) years of supervisory experience, including administrative tasks relating to fiscal competence and the development of policy and procedures. At least three (3) years of professional work experience in quality assurance for social services.

KNOWLEDGE: Requires significant knowledge of: social work/human services methods, practices and techniques; services and special needs of the abused or neglected child population; community and governmental organizations; plans, policies and objectives relating to children and their families; pertinent laws, rules and regulations; general research and statistical sources, methodologies and techniques; purposes, principles, practices, methods and techniques of public planning, public relations and program evaluation; community resources available to CWS clients; and relationship of CWS with other human services organizations. Requires thorough knowledge of: Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Child Abuse Protection and Treatment Act, Code of Federal Regulations (as relevant), standards and practices of the Child Welfare League of America, Hawaii Revised Statutes (as applicable), Hawaii Administrative Rules and policies. Familiar with guidelines and able to interpret and apply precedents and experience to job duties.

Knowledge of management principles including, but not limited to, supervising/developing employees, EEO, workplace safety, corrective/disciplinary actions, and administration of policies and procedures.

ABILITIES and SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to read, understand and apply statistical data and research results and other information to develop new or revised program policy and procedure recommendations for DHS. Able to evaluate CWS program activities, policies and procedures. Able to collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret information; prepare reports and correspondence; use personal computer and software programs like Microsoft Office and Zoom; and make reasoned conclusions and decisions. Ability to establish work standards/expectations and clear direction to meet goals.