Manager, School-Based and DSS Initiatives

Job Description Healthy Blue Care Together is a Medicaid plan offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to serve children and families through the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to provide comprehensive health care services to children, youth, and young adults currently and formerly served by the child welfare system in North Carolina.  The Manager of School-Based and county-level Department of Social Services (DSS) Initiatives is responsible for developing and leading the strategic vision for school-based programming and partnerships that support children and families enrolled in the CFSP and will work closely with the broader System of Care team to engage with a coordinated network that aligns community-based supports, mental health services, and schools. This role will design and oversee initiatives that address systemic barriers to educational success, focusing on children and youth involved in foster care. The individual selected for this position will demonstrate a systems-level perspective, strong relationship-building skills, and expertise in educational policy, child welfare and cross-sector collaboration. In this position, the manager will hire and oversee a team responsible for implementing the school-based strategies and ensure alignment with state and federal requirements, best practices, and organizational goals. Additionally, this individual will oversee regionally based DSS Liaisons and support statewide DSS initiatives. What You'll Do Develop   and execute a statewide strategy for school-based   strategy   that advances the goals of the Children and Families Specialty Plan   (CFSP) .   Serve as the organizational lead for   strategy   related to educational rights and educational stability for children and youth in foster care. Develop initiatives that support compliance with federal and state requirements related to educational protections for children in foster care.   Identify   policy,   practice   and operational barriers that   impact   educational outcomes for children and youth engaged in the child welfare system.   Establish short and long-term outcomes for children and youth served by the CFSP.   Develop performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to   assess   the effectiveness of school-based initiatives.   Lead the development of innovative programs that address social, emotional,   behavioral   and educational needs within school settings.   Collaborate with child welfare agencies, local education agencies, and other entities engaged with the child welfare system to   identify   and address educational outcomes.    Lead team responsible for development and management of specialized programs and/or initiatives and support execution and implementation to meet business and corporate   objectives , budget   targets   and delivery   timeframes .    Advise and communicate with various levels within the enterprise, i ncluding senior leadership,   regarding   programs/projects/initiatives, emerging issues and challenges, state of the industry and   additional   opportunities.    Act as a technical resource for the team, providing guidance and direction to staff with responsibility for programs/initiatives of varying sizes and complexity.    Manage team prioritization efforts and development of applicable work processes and procedures; ensure   appropriate documentation , reporting and delivery   in accordance with   corporate and industry standards.    Manage employee development initiatives for the team, including coaching, performance   feedback   and training.    What You Have Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) 8+ years of experience in related field. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience in related field. Bonus Points Experience collaborating with North Carolina public schools, local educational agencies, child welfare   agencies   and state-level partners highly preferred.   Knowledge of state and federal laws   governing educational rights and protections for children and youth in foster care.   Experience collaborating with North Carolina public schools, local educational agencies, child welfare   agencies   and state-level partners.   Knowledge of state and federal laws   governing educational rights and protections for children and youth in foster care.   What   You ’ll   Get   The opportunity to work at the   cutting edge   of health care delivery with a team   that’s   deeply invested in the community       Work-life balance, flexibility, and the autonomy to do   great work     Medical, dental, and vision coverage along with   numerous   health and wellness programs       Parental leave and support plus adoption and surrogacy   assistance        Career development programs and tuition reimbursement for continued education       401k match including an annual company contribution       Learn more     Where   You ’ll   Work   Our Hybrid Flex approach is built   on presence   with a purpose – giving you flexibility to work remotely with intentional in-person connection – that supports a workplace   that’s   flexible, connected, and future focused.   In a Hybrid-Flex role,   you’ll   work in the office at least two days a week for collaboration and connection. In a Remote Flex role,   you’ll   work virtually, with a few in-office visits each year for   meaningful   moments that matter.   Whether your role is Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex depends on the nature of the work and distance from our Durham headquarters. We welcome candidates from outside the local area and in any   states   listed   on   this job posting. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the interview process. Salary Range At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned ne