ECAC is excited to launch Innovative Approaches 2.0 to improve systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs in Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln Counties.

The purpose of Innovative Approaches 2.0 is to enhance community systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and their families. Innovative Approaches (IA) uses a family-driven system change approach rather than a program-based approach to address community improvements for families of CYSHCN. ECAC’s Innovative Approaches 2.0 initiative will focus system change efforts within two key areas of focus which include (1) health care transition from pediatric to adult care and (2) emergency preparedness.

This position is funded by the Federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant in collaboration with NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being, Whole Child Health Section.

The Innovative Approaches Coordinator directs and oversees all efforts to improve the community-wide (Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties) systems of care to best meet the needs of families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN).



This position qualifies as fully remote with occasional in-person meetings, events and workshops.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES COORDINATOR

PROGRAM

• Serve as the central point of contact for IA 2.0 efforts within the county/catchment area
• Build and sustain multi-sector collaborations including families, health care providers, emergency planners, schools, public health, and disability organizations.
• Staff and facilitate Steering Committee and/or Parent Advisory Committee
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of family-driven system change action plans within the areas of focus: Health Care Transition and Emergency Preparedness
• Promote practice, policy, and procedural changes that are sustainable
• Develop and maintain a sustainability plan
• Ensure family and youth voices are authentically embedded in all activities.
• Support Steering Committee participation that includes at least 50% CYSHCN parents or caregivers.
• Encourage and equip families to engage in opportunities that teach leadership skills and/or how to develop positive partnerships with elected officials and other individuals who make the policy decisions about services the CYSHCN community uses

TECHNOLOGY

• Develop and execute a data collection plan, incorporating qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Lead local evaluation efforts, interpret findings, and adjust plans as needed
• Submit quarterly and annual reports, sustainability plans, and related documentation to the state IA Coordinator.
• Utilize zoom for webinars and meetings and google meets for internal meetings

FINANCIAL

• Follow policies and procedures for travel reimbursement
• Follow policies on submission of timesheets
• Identify cost saving strategies

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in public or human services administration or related human services field, with at least one year of experience in program planning or administration; OR
• Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in a human services program; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER

• IA Coordinator must live in one of the four counties served: Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston or Lincoln
• Represents ECAC, as assigned, at meetings of selected task force groups, interagency councils, advisory board, commissions, etc.
• Attend other meetings/trainings as required
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• Ability to lift, on occasion, up to 20 pounds
• Other as directed or requested by Supervisor and Executive Director
• Maintain a current Driver’s License and insurance

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $23.00 per hour with generous paid leave and retirement benefits

Equipment: All equipment is provided

Applicants must include a Resume and Cover letter to be considered.