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Director of High Fidelity Wraparound Center of Excellence - UC Davis

ID 102274
Application Deadline
2/7/2026
Category
Project Management
Company
University of California, Davis
Job Locations
US-CA-Davis

At a glance

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is launching California’s first statewide High-Fidelity Wraparound Center of Excellence and is hiring a Director, High-Fidelity Wraparound to help build it from the ground up.
 
This is a rare opportunity to shape how Wraparound is implemented across California. The Director will partner with state agencies and counties, lead a growing Center of Excellence, and build the systems, teams, and infrastructure that support high-quality, family-centered practice statewide.
 
This role is a strong fit for experienced directors or senior leaders ready to take the next step into statewide, systems-level leadership in child welfare or behavioral health.
 
Hybrid role based in Davis, CA (2 days onsite).
 
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Description: What you'll be doing

Another Source’s client, University of California, Davis, is recruiting a Director, High Fidelity Wraparound to join their team. You will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule, coming into the office 2 days each week.   

 

Here’s a little about UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education: 

 

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) is the lifelong learning arm of the university. The division maintains the most diverse program portfolio on campus, offering pre-college programs, professional continuing education, workforce development, international academic and cultural exchange, and training services for corporate and agency partners. As a global leader in continuing education, CPE serves learners regionally, nationally, and internationally, posting more than 55,000 enrollments annually and ranking as the third-largest UC Extension by enrollment. 

 

UC Davis Human Services provides training on the principles and practice implications of Wraparound, skills for facilitating Wraparound, Creating Community Supports and more. 

 

https://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/wraparound-services  

 

What you will be doing: 

 

The Director of the High-Fidelity Wraparound Center of Excellence (HFW COE) provides executive, strategic, and operational leadership for the statewide implementation of High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW), working in close collaboration with California’s BH-CONNECT and BHSA initiatives through the Department of Health Care Services and the California Department of Social Services.

 

This role leads a large, multi-unit statewide Center of Excellence comprised of manager-led teams responsible for Fidelity Monitoring, Training and Technical Assistance, Data and Reporting, and Administration. Oversight focuses on ensuring consistent, evidence-based practices across teams and systems, driving continuous quality improvement, supporting integrated care coordination, and maintaining fidelity to the wraparound model. The position also cultivates internal and external partnerships that strengthen and sustain wraparound infrastructure statewide.

 

In addition, this role oversees and aligns multiple funding streams supporting High-Fidelity Wraparound implementation, including initiatives funded by the Department of Health Care Services and the California Department of Social Services. Responsibilities include braiding and coordinating these resources to support a unified statewide strategy, ensure fiscal integrity, and maintain compliance across contracts.

 

Serving as UC Davis’s primary senior liaison to DHCS, CDSS, and other contract sponsors, this position is accountable for all required deliverables, reporting, and compliance documentation. The role plays a critical leadership function in shaping strategic direction, statewide coordination, interagency negotiation, contract and fiscal oversight, and the overall performance of the Center of Excellence in meeting its statewide fidelity and training goals.

 

How you will spend your time: 

  • 40% Program and Strategic Leadership
  • 20% Contract, Fiscal and Data Management
  • 20% External Relations and State Partnership
  • 20% Organizational Leadership and Talent Management

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in extensive expertise in child welfare and behavioral health systems and Wraparound practices, including fidelity monitoring and delivering training and technical assistance tailored to adult learners.
  • Extensive experience providing expert consultation in High-Fidelity Wraparound implementation, including fidelity, monitoring and workforce development.
  • Proven track record in coordinating statewide training initiatives, delivering coaching and technical assistance, and enhancing workforce capacity to support sustainable, high-fidelity practices.
  • Experienced executive leader with a strong track record of managing and developing professional teams, driving organizational effectiveness through strategic supervision, talent development, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across departments and cultivate inclusive, high-performing work environments aligned with mission-driven goals.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with state agencies, community organizations, and system partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate change and complexity with resilience, adapting plans and processes in response to evolving family needs and dynamic environments.
  • Comprehensive expertise in Wraparound practices, including proficiency with fidelity monitoring tools and CQI methodologies.

What’s in it for you:  

 

Salary Grade: 25 CT

Full Salary Range: $102,400 – $202,400 annually.

 

In alignment with UC Davis compensation guidelines, offers are typically made up to the third quartile of the range (approximately $175,000–$177,400) for highly qualified candidates. Final salary is based on experience, expertise, and alignment with the scope and complexity of the role.

 

Benefits - UC Davis received the 2017 World at Work Seal of Distinction, marking the fifth year the university has been honored for our range of employee benefits, including extras and work-life initiatives that go beyond salary to create a positive work environment.  You can learn more about the offerings here: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/employees/benefits  

 

This is a rare statewide leadership role for professionals who know Wraparound and want to shape how it’s delivered across California. Candidates joining this team will: 

 

Build a brand-new statewide Center of Excellence 

 

You will be part of the founding leadership team establishing the state’s first High Fidelity Wraparound Center of Excellence, with the ability to design processes, structures, and training systems from the ground up. 

 

Drive statewide policy and system transformation 

 

Your work directly influences how counties implement Wraparound, how fidelity is monitored, and how workforce development is delivered across the state. 

 

Join a highly collaborative, values-driven leadership team 

 

Human Services operates with a culture centered on psychological safety, creativity, vulnerability, and excellence. Leaders are encouraged to take risks, innovate, and push for statewide best practices. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:  

 

UC Davis is a diverse community comprised of individuals having many perspectives and identities. We come from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences, with distinct needs and goals. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value both our individual differences and our common ground. The UC Davis Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that embodies this commitment, and reflects the ideals we seek to uphold.  

 

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.   

 

 

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