Boston Public Health Commission
Director of Strategic Partnerships- Recovery Services Bureau
Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Director of Strategic Partnerships- Recovery Services Bureau
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The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Recovery Services Bureau (RSB) offers comprehensive programming and resources aimed at reducing the harms associated with substance use, including providing treatment services, recovery supports, and youth prevention. RSB operates across the continuum of care, spanning outreach and engagement, drug user health, naloxone distribution, residential treatment, referral services, and more. RSB has over 150 personnel working across more than 10 programs. Within RSB, the Strategic Partnerships Division manages activities interfacing with the public and external partners, such as communications, intergovernmental relations, community affairs, and policy development. Program Description
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Recovery Services Bureau (RSB) offers comprehensive programming and resources aimed at reducing the harms associated with substance use, including providing treatment services, recovery supports, and youth prevention. RSB operates across the continuum of care, spanning outreach and engagement, drug user health, naloxone distribution, residential treatment, referral services, and more. RSB has over 150 personnel working across more than 10 programs. Within RSB, the Strategic Partnerships Division manages activities interfacing with the public and external partners, such as communications, intergovernmental relations, community affairs, and policy development.
Additionally, the Strategic Partnerships Division oversees a portfolio of programs and initiatives reaching into the community, serving acute populations and extending "upstream" and outwards to youth, families, and neighborhoods. These projects include the Boston Opioid Settlements Project, Overdose Data to Action, Nubian Square Task Force, multiple dayspaces and engagement teams, CopeCode Club prevention campaign, community technical assistance, harm reduction housing/low-threshold shelter oversight, and more. The Division funds and manages multiple contracts with community providers, and actively seeks new grant and funding opportunities and initiatives in response to changing needs, evidence-approaches, and policies. More broadly, the Division establishes and maintains partnerships in furtherance of RSB activities, contributing to ensuring effective coordination across governmental, nonprofit, and private sectors. Job Summary
The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a senior level role within RSB, responsible for leading and managing the Strategic Partnerships Division. The position will play a key role in facilitating coordination across RSB services as well as internal and external partners to address substance use and related issues, including unsheltered homelessness. They will shape and advance policies rooted in racial equity, reflecting scientific evidence and needs identified in Boston. Responsibilities
Lead the Division's team, actively developing the identity and activities in response to evolving science, local needs, challenges, and opportunities Manage the Division, overseeing and supporting the project management done by direct reports Serves as a member of the senior RSB leadership team and represents the Bureau as needed Provide supervision, professional development, coaching, performance reviews for direct reports, and address personnel needs, approve timesheets, and provide other human resources Promote a workplace culture that fosters staff wellness, reflective processes, and trauma-informed support for staff Work in a confidential capacity with the Recovery Services Bureau Director, and BPHC Executive Office team to address policy, program operations, and personnel-related matters Regularly seek and apply for funding opportunities that proactively expands the Division's capacity Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Public Health, Social Work or related field plus 7 years' experience in public health or substance use, working in public affairs, policymaking, and/or program management capacities Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a large government, nonprofit, and private organization setting Proven track record of working across multiple agencies/departments to operate public health programming, and conduct strategic planning and policymaking Experience in planning, managing, and overseeing budgets, including managing grants and funding form governmental sources Demonstrated experience using data to inform public health planning, implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement processes Extensive knowledge of Boston's recovery-related resources and familiarity with the city's recovery community In-depth understanding of relevant City, State, and Federal government agencies as they relate to recovery services, including housing, workforce, and public safety agencies Experience creating and analyzing data to effectively problem-solve and drive meaningful outcomes Demonstrated experience working in urban environments and with diverse client and provider populations Demonstrated experience promoting health equity, inclusion, and diversity within workplace and community Knowledge of the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity Strong knowledge of evidence-based approaches in addressing substance use disorder, mental illness, and trauma, as well as experience in utilizing harm reduction principles and practices at all levels of care Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and writing policy and planning documents, and grants applications Ability to successfully lead and manage a division of approximately 15 staff, fostering a positive workplace culture that includes staff wellness, trauma-informed care, and reflective practices Ability to work and lead from a strength-based perspective; interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds Ability to be creative and flexible in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities Bilingual skills are a plus Equal Opportunity Employer
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Boston Public Health Commission Program Description
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Recovery Services Bureau (RSB) offers comprehensive programming and resources aimed at reducing the harms associated with substance use, including providing treatment services, recovery supports, and youth prevention. RSB operates across the continuum of care, spanning outreach and engagement, drug user health, naloxone distribution, residential treatment, referral services, and more. RSB has over 150 personnel working across more than 10 programs. Within RSB, the Strategic Partnerships Division manages activities interfacing with the public and external partners, such as communications, intergovernmental relations, community affairs, and policy development. Program Description
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Recovery Services Bureau (RSB) offers comprehensive programming and resources aimed at reducing the harms associated with substance use, including providing treatment services, recovery supports, and youth prevention. RSB operates across the continuum of care, spanning outreach and engagement, drug user health, naloxone distribution, residential treatment, referral services, and more. RSB has over 150 personnel working across more than 10 programs. Within RSB, the Strategic Partnerships Division manages activities interfacing with the public and external partners, such as communications, intergovernmental relations, community affairs, and policy development.
Additionally, the Strategic Partnerships Division oversees a portfolio of programs and initiatives reaching into the community, serving acute populations and extending "upstream" and outwards to youth, families, and neighborhoods. These projects include the Boston Opioid Settlements Project, Overdose Data to Action, Nubian Square Task Force, multiple dayspaces and engagement teams, CopeCode Club prevention campaign, community technical assistance, harm reduction housing/low-threshold shelter oversight, and more. The Division funds and manages multiple contracts with community providers, and actively seeks new grant and funding opportunities and initiatives in response to changing needs, evidence-approaches, and policies. More broadly, the Division establishes and maintains partnerships in furtherance of RSB activities, contributing to ensuring effective coordination across governmental, nonprofit, and private sectors. Job Summary
The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a senior level role within RSB, responsible for leading and managing the Strategic Partnerships Division. The position will play a key role in facilitating coordination across RSB services as well as internal and external partners to address substance use and related issues, including unsheltered homelessness. They will shape and advance policies rooted in racial equity, reflecting scientific evidence and needs identified in Boston. Responsibilities
Lead the Division's team, actively developing the identity and activities in response to evolving science, local needs, challenges, and opportunities Manage the Division, overseeing and supporting the project management done by direct reports Serves as a member of the senior RSB leadership team and represents the Bureau as needed Provide supervision, professional development, coaching, performance reviews for direct reports, and address personnel needs, approve timesheets, and provide other human resources Promote a workplace culture that fosters staff wellness, reflective processes, and trauma-informed support for staff Work in a confidential capacity with the Recovery Services Bureau Director, and BPHC Executive Office team to address policy, program operations, and personnel-related matters Regularly seek and apply for funding opportunities that proactively expands the Division's capacity Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate Degree in Public Health, Social Work or related field plus 7 years' experience in public health or substance use, working in public affairs, policymaking, and/or program management capacities Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a large government, nonprofit, and private organization setting Proven track record of working across multiple agencies/departments to operate public health programming, and conduct strategic planning and policymaking Experience in planning, managing, and overseeing budgets, including managing grants and funding form governmental sources Demonstrated experience using data to inform public health planning, implementation, evaluation, and quality improvement processes Extensive knowledge of Boston's recovery-related resources and familiarity with the city's recovery community In-depth understanding of relevant City, State, and Federal government agencies as they relate to recovery services, including housing, workforce, and public safety agencies Experience creating and analyzing data to effectively problem-solve and drive meaningful outcomes Demonstrated experience working in urban environments and with diverse client and provider populations Demonstrated experience promoting health equity, inclusion, and diversity within workplace and community Knowledge of the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity Strong knowledge of evidence-based approaches in addressing substance use disorder, mental illness, and trauma, as well as experience in utilizing harm reduction principles and practices at all levels of care Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience facilitating meetings and writing policy and planning documents, and grants applications Ability to successfully lead and manage a division of approximately 15 staff, fostering a positive workplace culture that includes staff wellness, trauma-informed care, and reflective practices Ability to work and lead from a strength-based perspective; interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds Ability to be creative and flexible in addressing emerging challenges and opportunities Bilingual skills are a plus Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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