Director of Childrens Initiatives

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Full Time Senior Management Detroit, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Job Description

Job Title

Director of Children's Initiatives

Department

Children's Initiatives

Reporting Structure

Vice President of Clinical Services

11

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

n/a

Work Location

Varies

Employment Status (FTE)

Full-Time

1.0

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Services, the Director of Children's Initiatives provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for all activities within the Children's Initiatives Unit. The Director manages the implementation and ongoing transformation of services for children ages 0–21 with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families and serves as DWIHN's primary advocate and representative for statewide and regional children's mental health efforts.

Administration & Support

• Provide oversight, management, and coordination for all activities within the Children's Initiatives Unit.
• Responsible for the overall design and implementation of system transformation efforts for children with SED and their families.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing review of new and existing Children's Initiatives based on identified service gaps.
• Review funding needs in support of children's services and make recommendations for Board actions in collaboration with Finance Department.
• Create clear and articulate presentations for state and national meetings related to services for children with SED and their families.
• Provide oversight for System of Care Block Grant deliverables related to children with SED and their families.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility for Children's Initiatives by adhering to budgetary requirements and regulations.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement to support implementation of events related to Children's Initiatives as clinical and subject matter expert.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all Children's Initiatives, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) programs, ensuring coordination between the Autism Administrator and analysts.
• Develop and monitor ASD service transformation efforts alongside SED initiatives to ensure equitable access, quality, and compliance.
• Serve as DWIHN's Child and Family Advocate, acting as the primary liaison with persons served and key stakeholders.
• Field inquiries from Provider Network CEOs/Executive Directors on matters related to children's services.
• Actively participate in statewide and regional collaborations, including:
  • Wayne County Children & Youth Collaborative Council
  • Wayne County Human Services Collaborative Body
  • Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards' Children's Issues Committee (CIC)
  • Children's Administrative Forum (MDHHS-supported)
  • Statewide Wraparound Steering Committee
• Represent DWIHN at additional assigned forums.

Project & Program Management

• Work collaboratively with Directors across DWIHN to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Coordinate activities with Wayne County Department of Children and Family Services and Department of Human Services.
• Oversee consultation, training, technical assistance, supervision, and general oversight for all Children's Initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of training modules for Children's Initiatives.
• Convene executive-level collaborative work groups to resolve implementation issues or barriers.
• Oversee productivity and efficiency standards for all Children's Initiatives.
• Ensure and monitor clinical outcomes to support continuous quality improvement across all Children's Initiatives.

Technical / Professional Skills

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