Regional Network Manager

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org This position covers jurisdictions across Pennsylvania and Ohio and will require 50% travel to those assigned regions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Regional Network Manager: Serves as the primary liaison at Youth Villages for all interactions between the implementing partner organization and Youth Villages Acts as main point of contact for partner and facilitates the support they need from Youth Villages team to implement Youth Villages programs successfully Coordinates with Licensed Program Experts (who provide ongoing clinical support and training to implementing partners) and Program Implementation Specialists (who provide short-term support and training during start-up operations) Manages the re-certification and program implementation plan process for implementing partners and ensures high rate of retention of partners Coordinates involvement of implementing partner leadership staff in executive and program level network meeting and partner convening Leads network calls and supports planning and execution of implementing partner convening Supports high quality implementation of Youth Villages programs ​Reviews key program indicators (e.g. discharge location, census, staffing levels and ratios) with key leadership monthly Ensures that areas of low fidelity or where program indicator benchmarks not met are being addressed by implementing provider leadership and provide appropriate level of support Develops a plan to address red flag areas or those with low scores on the annual fidelity review to ensure progress on needed dimensions Supports growth of Youth Villages programs through implementing partners, specifically ensuring census targets are being met and sustainable funding secured Supports implementing partners in developing and executing strategies for growth and expansion of Youth Villages programs and multi-year program implementation Has expert level knowledge of the local environment, key influencers, strong providers and current array of services and funding for the target population Builds relationships with key public, private, legislative, and advocacy stakeholders in coordination with implementing providers to support advocacy for sustainable funding Helps identify and attract ongoing funds from local government and foundations/private individuals to cover the cost of the program (e.g., legislation, public agency contract, local grants) Collaborates with assigned business development specialist and strategy to develop state specific growth and expansion strategy Serves as the primary liaison at Youth Villages for all interactions between the public agency partner and Youth Villages Acts as the main point of contact for the public agency project lead Cultivates and maintains high quality relationships with all public agency partner staff Coordinates with other Youth Villages departments (including research, clinical services, and BPP) to support public agency partner project planning and implementation Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Master's degree in a social services discipline, public health, or business administration (preferred) Bachelor's degree (required) Business acumen in launching programs and achieving sustainable program expansion (strongly preferred) Knowledge of Youth Villages’ programs and ability to identify/address red flags in implementation (preferred) Strong ability to quickly forge trusting relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders Attention to detail in identifying program quality issues Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Basic computer knowledge Ability to maintain a flexible schedule Youth Villages Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision 401(k) Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time) 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.