The Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a Policy Analyst I - Family Engagement Specialist: Father. The Catherine Cutler Institute (https://usm.maine.edu/cutler/) at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Family Engagement Specialist: Father to join our team. The Family Engagement Specialist: Father (FES) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tpYYcT9kVfAhZTrzhTj0Rg6s7N1GBUak/view?usp=sharing) is a father who once had an open child protection case, experienced their child(ren) being removed from their care and completed the plan to reunify with their child(ren). The FES uses first-hand knowledge and understanding of the child welfare system to provide input and parent perspective on system improvements including training and policy development. We are looking for a team member who is good at working with lots of different people and who is willing to: + Work with trainers, policy makers, and DHHS caseworkers + Work with parents who are part-time advisors + Share what helped them while they had open cases + Help with training caseworkers, foster and adoptive parents, relatives, and others + Help child welfare systems and community partners understand what helps parents keep trying even when things are hard + Participate in groups that are trying to improve child welfare This is a full-time grant funded position on our Portland Campus with an annual salary of up to $42,500. The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd\_co\_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3~) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) . The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. Required Qualifications: + Associate’s degree and one to three years of relevant professional experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. + Lived experience as a father involved with the child welfare system who has experienced removal of their child from the home and achieved reunification. Minimum two years distance in time from the dismissal of their child welfare case. + Experience in group facilitation and strategic sharing. + Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. + Ability to provide own transportation (fully insured vehicle), provide proof of a valid driver’s license, and compliance with Maine law regarding vehicle insurance OR proven ability to reach locations around the state on short notice. Preferred: + Have strategies and skills or have ready access to support when facing difficult situations or engaging in sensitive conversations. To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following: + Cover Letter + Resume + Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references. For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 5, 2025. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. 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