The first federal organization that interests me is the US Department of Health and Human Services. The organization has a position open for a Supervisory Children and Families Program Specialist which entails leading and guiding programs such as Child Welfare, Foster Care and Adoption Assistance, and Child Abuse and Neglect as well as developing strategies and plans for units to carry out legislative goals for improved effectiveness of programs. The position requires only a Bachelor’s degree and additional experience in the human services field. I am interested in the position because it is an opportunity to bring voice for children and families at the federal level and to bring my knowledge and experience to other professionals that impact many federal policies.
Zero to Three (n.d.) offers great knowledge and research regarding child development from birth to three years. I have found this organization to be incredibly helpful in the information shared through the journals and newsletters as well as the online links to child development and maltreatment information. To work for this organization would be a wonderful opportunity in any capacity. Currently there is a position open for a Senior Writer/Training Specialist. One of the requirements for the position is to have a strong knowledge of Early Head Start programs and experience in training a variety of audiences. These skills are ones that I would need to improve further before applying for the position.
The final organization that I would like to discuss is Healthy Families of America. This organization is a national group which supports state home visiting programs to offer child development and parent education to families beginning prenatally through five years. Because I currently work for the Healthy Families New York program I have a strong passion for what this organization represents. While I work in a successful county-run program, I have thought about what opportunities I may be able to open up in other counties or states through the national guidance and leadership. One of my dreams has been to start a new program in a county of need where I may become the program manager where I can lead and guide the direction of the home visiting program. I have family in an area of Pennsylvania which currently does not have a Healthy Families program. I can’t help but wonder if I moved there what opportunities would I be able to open up for families and children?
References
Healthy Families America. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/about_us/index.shtml
USA Jobs. (n.d.). US Department of Health & Human Services. Retrieved from https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/351906400
Zero to Three. (n.d.). Job Posting. Retrieved from http://www.zerotothree.org/about-us/careers/jobs/senior-writer-training-specialist_ehs-nrc_8-13.pdf
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteEmployment at The US Department of Health and Human Services is a great place to enlarge the voice of family and children. The voices need to reach a place that has the power to make real change.
Terri
ReplyDeleteI love all of your chosen organizations. I would be proud to work with any of them. I currently work with a 0-3 funded program in my community. THey are very collaborative and focused on quality outcomes
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog. No matter what career you go into in the back of your mind your main goal is to work at a place where you can make a difference. After reading your post I was very interested in maybe looking into employment with the Department of Health and Human Service. This position will be really informative to families. Again thanks for the informative post.
Erica Hines