Overview:

The Department of Health and Human Services (Department) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS), within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families throughout Maine. OCFS fulfills its mission through: Childrens Behavioral Health Services, Child Welfare Services, Early Care and Education Services and Operations. This position is a member of the Childrens Behavioral Health Services Unit. This position may require travel throughout the State of Maine.
The Evidence-Based Practices Project Manager (EBPPM) will take a primary role in developing a comprehensive statewide plan to implement Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), at all levels. The Implementation Science model will guide the EBPPM, which is responsible for implementing the comprehensive statewide plan to include developing fidelity monitoring practices and fidelity guidelines. The EBPPM will provide ongoing support and fidelity monitoring to providers of the various levels of Triple P. The EBPPM will be responsible for collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders and may be called on to represent the Department in both internal and external initiatives.
Implementation of the Triple P comprehensive statewide plan will also include sustainability recommendations in support of Triple P at all levels.

Knowledge, Skills and Certifications:
REQUIREMENTS

In order to qualify, candidates must have at least two (2) years of project management experience. No licenses are required.

Knowledge and Skills required:

Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices for children and families and the Childrens Behavioral Health System.
Knowledge of available community resources and services.
Knowledge of client and family rights.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations affecting mental health practices.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
A knowledge of contract development, oversight, data collection/analysis and research.
Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to utilize technology and Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage projects effectively and efficiently, including keeping project team members on task and the project on time.
Demonstrated ability to develop and plan a large-scale project.
Ability to analyze program data and apply it to program quality improvement.
Ability to prepare and present orientation and training programs.

The backgrounds of well-qualified candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Experience/knowledge in the provision of behavioral health services to children and families, specifically evidence-based practices and promising practices.
2. A knowledge of contract development, oversight, data collection/analysis and research.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills (candidates must provide a writing sample) and ability to utilize technology and Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
4. The ability to develop and implement project plans including the effective and efficient management of the project and project team.

Duties and Deliverable (Outline of specific job duties):
This position takes a primary role in developing and implementing a statewide, multi-level project to expand the Triple P Positive Parenting Program, at all levels. This position will develop a project plan and provide ongoing support and fidelity monitoring to providers of the various Triple P interventions. This position is responsible for collaborating with stakeholders specific to Triple P and may be called on to represent the Department in both internal and external initiatives.

Developing a project plan to implement all levels of Triple P across Maine, guided by Implementation Science.
Managing the implementation of Triple P to include data tracking, engagement with a variety of stakeholders, and fidelity monitoring.
Managing Childrens Behavioral Health Services contracts specific to Triple P and other evidence-based practices, as applicable.
Conduct ongoing quality assurance work to monitor implementation of and fidelity to Triple P.
Develop and implement tracking of providers of Triple P interventions.

Schedule:
The work schedule will be coordinated with the Childrens Behavioral Health Manager, Anita Hood. The position is anticipated to be a 40 hour per week position, with no overtime. The work can be performed remotely but may require some on-site meetings/events or travel.

Other Special Requirements (Malpractice Insurance, etc.):
None

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