The VP of Strategy and Innovation will serve as a member of the Executive Team and will support business development and innovation. This position is also responsible for assisting in the strategic planning for the organization. Includes senior oversight of the Quality Improvement team to promote and practice excellence and positive impact for clients. Supports the Marketing team to expand brand awareness and build community engagement.
Duties:
Provide leadership in charting the Agency’s course in service development and new business ventures
Seek partnerships or merger opportunities that align with the SaintA mission and position the agency to achieve strategic initiatives
Lead the strategic planning process of the organization
Provide overall program vision, leadership and strategic direction to the division including managing, planning, implementing, coordination and evaluating operations as well as designing business process improvement strategies and policies to promote effective program administration and service delivery
Leadership focus to ensure quality internal customer service with demonstrated understanding of positive client outcomes, financial viability and sustainability, risk management and innovation
Represent SaintA at the local, state and national levels and provide leadership in developing advocacy agendas, public policy and relationships with elected and appointed leaders, and work with the media and opinion leaders to further SaintA’s public policy priorities
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Human Services, Business or a related discipline
Knowledge of Human Services sector
Minimum 10 years relevant senior leadership experience in public or private agencies providing child welfare services, juvenile justice, behavioral health or related fields
Demonstrated ability to speak and write at highly competent levels with multiple audiences, both internal and external
Position Details:
Full-Time
Supervises Director of Quality, Director of Marketing and Communications, and Administrative Services Manager
Reports directly to President and CEO
Own reliable transportation, meet agency auto insurance requirements and have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Organizational Information:
SaintA is a Wisconsin provider of family centered care and educational services. SaintA has an acute focus on trauma informed care (TIC), which is a philosophy and practice that acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the developing brain. Together with our families, SaintA works to recognize the neurobiological effects of trauma and address them with evidence-informed care, leading to healing, resiliency, and the ability to live stable, successful lives.
SaintA provides a rich continuum of services, including:
Child Welfare and Foster Care
Support for youth who have aged out of care
Care Coordination and Wraparound services
Mental health therapy and supports such as Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, Functional Family Therapy and Parent Assistance & Advocacy
Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)
Competitive salary. Exceptional comprehensive benefits package! Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 6 Paid Holidays, Wellness/Fitness Reimbursement, Longevity Dedication Award, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 403b Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match.