Now Hiring. Workforce Program Manager - Social Work

Now Hiring. Workforce Program Manager - Social Work 

The National Association of Social Workers - Michigan Chapter is hiring a Workforce Program Manager to research, review, and provide recommendations on social work licensing and regulatory standards for the state of Michigan, including alternative pathways to the current process. The Workforce Program Manager will be responsible for engaging the Michigan social work community on critical workforce issues, which may include examination barriers, supervision standards, reimbursement rates, and paid internships. This individual will help build and grow state, regional, and national collaborations around key regulatory and licensure-related workforce issues, with the goal to recruit, retain, and grow the number of licensed social workers in Michigan. 

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) contractual position that reports to the Executive Director (this position will not participate in lobbying or direct advocacy). This is a year-long contract starting in January 2024, with the possibility of a one-year extension. 

Responsibilities

The Program Manager may perform the following duties and work collaboratively with the NASW-Michigan team:

• Review relevant literature regarding current social work licensure processes, continuing education standards, and supervision requirements

• Collaborate and build a coalitions around social work regulatory and licensure issues and communicate regularly with key stakeholders (Michigan social workers, related associations, Schools of Social Work, LARA, the Michigan Board of Social Work, advocacy partners, etc)

• Coordinate to develop an advisory committee to analyze key initiatives and metrics

• Design surveys, questionnaire, and other data collection methods to assess social work licensure and supervision standards across the state and country

• Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data related to social work licensure and supervision standards

• Develop and disseminate data deliverables (infographics, data briefs, reports, issue papers, and presentations) related to project goals

• Collaborate to create a toolkit that can be replicated for efforts across the United States

• Serve as a key strategic partner for staff, advisory committee, and partner organizations

• Serve on or lead key committees or coalitions as appropriate

• Supervise a social work intern

• Create biannual reports for the NASW-Michigan Board of Directors and grant stakeholders

• Regular check ins with leadership

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Social Work (licensure preferred)

• Self-driven, highly organized, ability to meet timelines

• Ability to effectively facilitate large and small meetings

• Experience with conducting formal and informal research projects

• Knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse teams

• Previous supervision experience

Compensation

• This position is contractual and does not include benefits

• Wage: $65,000-$70,000 per year

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and short writing sample to (electronic submissions only):

Tricia McCarthy: tmccarthy.naswmi@socialworkers.org and use “Program Manager” in the subject line

This position is made possible by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, in partnership with the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.