What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Communications Director position at JBS International?
Work at JBS a values driven health consulting firm dedicated to improving the lives of real people every day and build a career with impact. Our over 400 passionate and diverse employees across the country create sustainable change in health care, social services, and education by providing our clients with individualized service and big reach . Our deep expertise is enhanced by access to JBS' parent company, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC) and its team of subsidiary companies, the Celerian Group.
We are looking for a Communications Director to oversee the development, planning, execution, and evaluation of communication strategies, programs and products. This individual should bring a results-driven approach, an understanding of emerging issues, policies, and evidence-based practices across communications and a passion for improving the well-being and safety of children and families. Help us bring real change while we support your professional growth.
Essential job functions
- Lead all communications activities including strategic outreach and dissemination plans that promote awareness, create engagement and build capacity.
- Lead the development of messaging and content for a variety of products, resources and tools tailored to audiences including child welfare professionals and partners on relevant topics; ensure accuracy of content while adhering to project budget and timeline.
- Oversees formative research, e.g., focus groups, surveys, etc. to gain insights into audience needs, and preferences; act as facilitator; review data and prepare research reports
- Collaborates with team members to identify client needs and generate forward-thinking ideas to engage with audiences through shared information and resources
- Develops and manages subcontractor, vendor, and consultant relationships, performance, and agreements
- Reviews client-ready deliverables created by team members that reflect discussions with clients and outline actionable next steps.
- Ensures that all contractual obligations are met for assigned activities; manages budgets and maintains operation of assigned activities and troubleshoot issues
- Provides overall leadership and management to a team of communication professionals; Supervises and guides direct reports in conducting their jobs.
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OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED : This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position, nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.
APPLICATION INFORMATION :
If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include cover letter, resume, and at least (3) professional references.
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