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Heartland Consulting

Child Welfare Subject Matter Expert/Consultant (Remote)

Heartland Consulting, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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Child Welfare Subject Matter Expert/Consultant

Part-time

1 Position Available (On-call as needed)

Job details Job type

Part-time On-call

Full job description We are seeking a highly experienced

Child Welfare Subject Matter Expert/Consultant

to provide specialized support to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) Children's Bureau (CB). This role contributes to the mission of planning, managing, coordinating, and supporting child abuse and neglect prevention and child welfare services programs while promoting continuous improvement in the delivery of child welfare services.

Responsibilities

Provide expert consultation support to ACYF Children's Bureau leadership on policy guidance and child welfare matters

Deliver child welfare guidance and expertise

Serve as a keynote speaker at annual meetings, events, and related gatherings

Qualifications Required:

PhD degree specializing in Social Work, Child Welfare, Trauma/Mental Health, or a closely related field

15+ years of experience conducting site visits, data integration, and reporting

Demonstrated expertise in child welfare policy

Demonstrated expertise in child mental health

Demonstrated expertise in child welfare equity and disparities

Preferred:

Experience working with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

Knowledge of ACF Children's Bureau grants

This part-time, on-call position is ideal for a senior-level expert with deep knowledge in child welfare who can provide high-impact consultation and thought leadership on an as-needed basis. We encourage qualified candidates passionate about advancing child welfare policy and practice to apply.

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