Boston Public Health Commission · 3 months ago
Director of Strategy and Innovation
Boston, MA, 02118, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is dedicated to improving public health and addressing substance use issues. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will lead the Strategic Partnerships Division, coordinating services and fostering community partnerships to effectively tackle substance use and homelessness in Boston.
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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
Build and maintain strong community partnerships, collaborating with City, State, Federal, private, and non-profit organizations to enhance the continuum of care, including acute treatment, residential and housing, and reentry services
Coordinate with a variety of partners like BPHC's Homeless Services Bureau, the City's Coordinated Response Team and other relevant entities, to address the overlapping issues of substance use disorder and unsheltered homelessness
Establish new strategic initiatives and partnership in response to program need
Maintain ongoing communication and planning with partners and funders to meet established program needs and new innovations
Establish and develop collaborations with health care providers, housing providers, substance use treatment providers, harm reduction providers, volunteer and nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, community and consumer groups, community health centers, hospitals and community-based organizations providing care to people who use drugs and are in recovery
Coordinate with BPHC Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) to collaborate with City, State, Federal public safety entities to advocate for evidence-based policies in areas of substance use, housing, employment, and re-entry
Work with IGR to promptly respond to requests from governmental and legislative bodies
Attend and support hearings as needed, including advocating for legislative priorities
Represent BPHC in working groups, public forums, and committees pertaining to substance use policy
Participate in coalitions and learning communities, such as the Big Cities Health Coalition
Collaborate with BPHC Communications on communications strategy and key messaging related to substance use, including press releases and media requests
Develop talking points for leadership and public-facing staff
Contribute to the development of other communications materials such as social media, digital website, advertisements, and flyers
As assigned, represent BPHC at hearings, speaking engagements, and in other public settings
Oversee the portfolio of Strategic Partnership programs, such as the Opioid Settlements Projects, Community Affairs programs, harm reduction housing operations, youth prevention, and Overdose Data to Action, including through direct management and support of other managers
Lead the Division's team to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs and initiatives targeting substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. This includes addressing disparities in services, enhancing housing, employment, and re-entry opportunities, and improving access to treatment resources
Oversee budgets for city contracts and grant-funded initiatives. Work with the Bureau Administrator and BPHC Finance Department and program staff to ensure financial integrity and support for innovative responses to substance use
Collaborate with the RSB Community Affairs Manager in the Division on ongoing community engagement and outreach activities, including monitoring and evaluation of community engagement outcomes
Support the Community Affairs Manager in conducting outreach to communities, families, and individuals affected by addiction, connecting them to relevant resources
Serve as a liaison to the community, fielding concerns and responding, and leading and attending community dialogues and events as they relate to recovery services
Directly address disparities in recovery services at the grassroots level, ensuring all Boston neighborhoods have equitable access to exceptional substance use-related care
Collaborate with RSB and BPHC Executive Office leadership to develop and iterate strategic priorities, ensuring BPHC provides compassionate and evidence-based substance use services across its continuum
Provide strategic guidance on coordinated citywide response to addressing unsheltered homelessness and substance use disorder in Boston
Oversee the team's research, analysis, and production of policy writing and advocacy materials, in collaboration with RSB and BPHC senior leadership; both internal programmatic decisions and external policies
Engage in efforts to implement BPHC's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Oversee data collection and analysis to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of programs and identify areas for improvement
Contribute to the broader scientific and programmatic literature on substance use and racial equity by developing materials like practice guidance, collaborating with academic partners, and submitting Boston's learnings to Requests for Information and conferences
Reflect on emerging technologies and innovations and explore how to incorporate into RSB operations
Qualification
Required
Dynamic, strategic leader with experience in overseeing a division
Ability to forge and foster partnerships within BPHC and other City departments
Experience in delivering programs with ongoing community input and data-driven approaches
Creative, collaborative, and versatile leadership skills
Experience working closely with senior leaders and collaborating with various bureaus and offices
Ability to represent BPHC in public settings or external meetings
Experience in managing and developing a team
Ability to oversee project management and support direct reports
Experience in providing supervision, professional development, coaching, and performance reviews
Ability to promote a workplace culture that fosters staff wellness and trauma-informed support
Experience in seeking and applying for funding opportunities
Ability to build and maintain strong community partnerships
Experience coordinating with various partners to address substance use disorder and homelessness
Ability to establish new strategic initiatives and partnerships
Experience in maintaining communication and planning with partners and funders
Ability to collaborate with health care providers, housing providers, and community organizations
Experience in coordinating with governmental and legislative bodies
Ability to advocate for evidence-based policies
Experience in representing BPHC in working groups and public forums
Ability to collaborate on communications strategy and key messaging
Experience in developing communications materials
Ability to oversee a portfolio of programs and initiatives
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs targeting substance use prevention and recovery
Ability to oversee budgets for city contracts and grant-funded initiatives
Experience in conducting outreach to communities affected by addiction
Ability to address disparities in recovery services
Experience in collaborating on strategic priorities and policy writing
Ability to engage in data collection and analysis for program evaluation
Experience in contributing to scientific and programmatic literature on substance use and racial equity
Company
Boston Public Health Commission
Boston Public Health Commission is dedicated toward improving and maintaining the health of people in the Boston area.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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