Project Manager

CARE House of Oakland County

Every child deserves a safe and stable life, free from abuse. At CARE House, we invest in children’s futures by building resilience and healing the wounds of abuse. Our culture centers on putting children first; fierce and compassionate advocacy; and always asking, ‘Is there a better way?’ We seek compassionate, committed, and qualified professionals to join our team. Together, we work to keep kids safe, because it shouldn’t hurt to be a child.

The Oakland County Child Abuse Medical Response Collaborative is a project led by CARE House of Oakland County in collaboration with Corewell Health. The purpose of the Collaborative is to work with other entities involved in the medical response to child abuse in Oakland County to determine the utilization and impact of the current process and procedures and to develop a comprehensive plan to improve access and better meet the needs of the children and families seeking help.

The Project Manager role within the Collaborative is a two-year, grant-funded contract position. This position will serve as the project lead, convening, and communicating with, community stakeholders and facilitating data collection and analyses through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. The Project Manager will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work across sectors for a common purpose, and a Master’s level knowledge of public health, social services, or child welfare. Upon project completion, CARE House will apply for a continuation of the grant to implement a pilot program based on the outcomes. After the initial contract, there may be an opportunity for continued employment in this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Uncover the disconnects in referrals for trained medical services between the various systems that interact with children who report and experience abuse in Oakland County

2. Engage these systems in developing a comprehensive, unified, systematic response that can be consistently utilized for children to receive appropriate and timely medical examinations performed by clinicians trained in child victimization and trauma following reports of abuse.

3. Determine the current gaps in services, where referrals are coming from and being made to, and the level of awareness of resources to directly address the issue (where to refer children in need of exams)

4. Determine gaps in resources needed to address the issue (e.g. capacity, partners who are part of the child welfare system but not yet part of the collaborative).

5. Utilize Catchafire to develop and implement plans and strategies for collecting and analyzing data

6. Facilitate focus groups and surveys of parents and caregivers to gather information about the resources parents and caregivers were given when their child reported abuse and/or completed a forensic interview

7. Assist the Collaborative in developing a clear vision and strategy for the project, with detailed plan for executing the work, including complete logic model and data collection/analysis taking place.

8. Facilitate meetings with the collaborative, including planning and coordinating collaborative meetings and focus groups, developing surveys, and collecting and analyzing data. Producing reports as necessary and/or required

9. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

Minimum of master’s degree in Public Health, master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, or master’s degree in Public Policy.

Experience Required:

Applicants must have training/experience in public health systems, conducting focus groups, and gathering and analyzing data.

Physical Abilities:

Must be familiar with Catchafire, or have experience in a comparable system.

Travel:

Minimal travel is required. May include some travel to local organizations.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.