Sr. Program Manager Father Friendly Initiative

Mission StatementThe mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.Job DescriptionPROGRAM/DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONAbout Us: The Division of Healthy Start Systems (HSS), under the Child, Adolescent, and Family Health Bureau (CAFH) at the Boston Public Health Commission, has advanced maternal and infant health equity for Boston families for over 30 years. The mission of the Division is to promote infant, maternal, paternal, and family health with a focus on reducing health inequities; this mission is catalyzed through wraparound programs and services delivered by a multidisciplinary team of public health advocates (community health workers), public health nurses, and social workers whom support the needs of birthing families clients through care coordination, connection to resources, health education, and advocacy. The programs under HSS are the: Boston Healthy Start Initiative, Early Childhood Mental Health, Healthy Baby/Healthy Child, Healthy Start in Housing, Welcome Family, Shirley's Food Pantry, Father Friendly, Community Perinatal Initiative (COPHI), and the Fetal Infant Mortality Review pilot (FIMR).The Role: The Division is seeking a strategic and innovative public health leader to help lead our father engagement efforts. Reporting to the Division Director of Healthy Start Systems, the Senior Program Manager for Father Engagement will work in partnership with CAFH leadership to lead the strategic vision and implementation of father engagement activities for the Boston Public Health Commission, including oversight of the Father Friendly Initiative (FFI) program. In support of FFI, the Senior Program Manager will supervise case managers and other staff supporting father engagement. Lastly, this position will work to make Boston a national model for father engagement by leading efforts to build the capacity of internal and external stakeholders to intentionally engage fathers.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Supervision of Case Management ServicesOversee implementation and growth of the Father Friendly Initiative (FFI).Supervise the Father Friendly case manager, casual employees, and other staff as requiredPromote strengths-based approaches to father engagement.Strategic PlanningSupport the development and execution of a citywide vision for making Boston a Father Friendly city.Represent BPHC in community meetings and public forums.Use data to inform strategy and continuous improvement.Work to help BPHC become an antiracist organization.Technical Assistance and Capacity BuildingBuild capacity across Healthy Start Systems programs related to father engagement, referrals, and integration into services.Develop and strengthen referral pathways to better serve fathers and families.Provide training and technical assistance on best practices in father engagement.Cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders.Perform other related duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Required:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Master's preferred.5–7+ years of leadership experience in public health, social services, or community engagement.Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.Experience building partnerships and influencing systems change.Experience managing projects with flexible timelines and iterative deliverables.Experience supervising and managing staffSelf-directed with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously, including time-sensitive requests.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities and partners.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort with virtual platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.Demonstrated commitment to health equity and racial justice.Preferred:Bilingual/BiculturalExperience working with fathers and families.Knowledge of Boston communities and systems.Lived experience as a father or father figureAdditional InformationCity of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.Shift9am-5PM.Grant Funding InformationThis position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.Pay Range$80,000 - $85,000