The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family support to make sure each and every child can succeed. It’s our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

The South Ward Promise Neighborhood (SWPN) works with families to create stable homes, access to high-quality jobs and support children’s academic, social, emotional and physical well-being. We connect local families to the resources they need for their children to thrive in school and life. We want children in the South Ward to have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential. The SWPN is a division of the BRICK Education Network.

Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

The SWHB Perinatal Workforce Pathway is a brand-new domain of the South Ward Healthy Beginnings Program, shaped in response that there will be significant deficits in the national perinatal workforce over the next three decades, and New Jersey's perinatal workforce is no exception. The SWHB Perinatal Workforce Pathway program is designed to increase the number of maternity care providers and other perinatal health workers who offer culturally congruent support to women throughout their pregnancies, labor/delivery, and the postpartum period.

Specifically, SWHB Perinatal Workforce Pathway will increase the number of:

(1) Doulas: Labor assistants who provides physical and emotional support to gestational parents during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period.

(2) Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC): CLC's support the lactating parent through any issues or challenges they are experiencing.

(3) Community Health Workers: Front line public health worker is a trusted member of and/or has a close understanding of the community served.

Reporting to the MD of Program and Evaluation, the inaugural Asst. Director will assist in the design, manage, and implement the SWHB Perinatal Workforce Pathway domain. The Asst. Director will be responsible overseeing the training and college partnerships; promoting the program to community residents; and support with developing program protocols, guidelines, systems, and efficiencies to ensure program success for all participants.

The Asst. Director of Perinatal Workforce Pathway domain presents an exciting new role for leader who brings vision, an entrepreneurial spirit eager to help build, and a passion for increasing the number of maternity care providers. The successful candidate will: 1) have experience designing a partner engagement strategy, 2) be data-driven, solutions-oriented, and self-directed, and 3) demonstrate leadership and initiative, while also being a committed and contributing team player.

       •         Support develop and manage the training courses and partnerships

       •         Identify, cultivate, and manage all partnerships

       •         Design appropriate and related trainings and workshops

       •         Produce and manage a variety of communication vehicles to support and promote partnership building work

       •         Speak to community groups and other external audiences about the work of Perinatal Workforce Pathway

       •         Promote and market the Perinatal Workforce Pathway to residents in the SWPN

 

       •         Analyze program data, develop quality assurance and program improvement plans, and develop program outcome reports

       •         Develop and manage program budget

       •         Work closely with multiple stakeholders to achieve program goals and drive participant outcomes

       •         Assist participants through application/enrollment to appropriate employer, college and/or training partner organizations

       •         Collaborate with other SWPN staff to coordinate transportation, childcare, financial assistance and other support to facilitate participant success in their first year of employment and/or enrollment in college or training partner programs

 

       •         Participate in various internal meetings and learning opportunities

       •         Perform other duties as assigned related to BEN’s and SWPN’s missions or to support partners, funders, or other stakeholders

 

 

·       6-8+ years partnership-building experience; a focus on building training programs

·       Proven track record of project management

·       Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

·       Public Health Background experience a plus

 

·       Proven entrepreneurial abilities, creativity, initiative, and energy to build new programs

·       Proven outcomes-focused problem solver and strategic thinker

·       Demonstrated relationships building

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize and express ideas in a clear, succinct, accurate, and compelling manner

·       Well-developed systems-building, data analysis, and organizational skills

·       Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Salary Range:  Based Upon Experience / Performance Contract              

Employment Period: Twelve Months

Fringe Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401 K