System of Care Implementation Manager

System of Care Implementation Manager

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a System of Care Implementation Manager.

Here are the details:

Position: System of Care Implementation Manager

Location: Hybrid

Project Duration: At least 5 years from Start Date

DCYF is building a more coordinated, accessible, and effective behavioral health System of Care for Rhode Island's children, youth, and families. The System of Care Implementation Manager will support and plan major parts of that work in partnership with the System of Care Project Director, Executive Leadership at DCYF, and external partners. The ideal candidate will be able to independently manage initiatives from policy design through implementation, support implementation of statewide initiatives, and align efforts across state agencies, community providers, and families.

This role suits an experienced public sector leader who moves easily between strategy and execution, project and program management, and stewardship of strategic partnerships and relationships. This position is supported by federal grant funding.

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field.
• [3+] years of progressively responsible experience in program management, policy, or system development in health, behavioral health, or human services.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and leading implementation of grants, contracts, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Excellent writing skills, including policy documents, procurements, and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives at once with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel within Rhode Island for meetings and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of children's behavioral health initiatives, such as Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, access and intake infrastructure, and community-based services.

• Manage assigned initiatives end to end, including work plans, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.

• Maintain strong working relationships with contracted and community providers.

• Policy and Procedure Development

• Research, draft, and implement policies, procedures, standards, and guidance that advance System of Care values and principles.

• Analyze federal and state policy changes and advise DCYF leadership on their implications.

• Cross-Sector and Interagency Alignment

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal grants, especially SAMHSA or other HHS awards.

• Knowledge of children's behavioral health, the System of Care framework, and child welfare.

• Experience in or with state government, or with Medicaid-funded services.

• Experience leading teams or managing staff.

• Experience engaging families and youth with lived experience in policy and program design.

• Department benefits and resources: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.