Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
This position works directly with staff from HFA sites and is responsible for supporting the professional growth of the network and enhancing the performance of sites by providing training that will increase the capacity of staff to impact positive outcomes for families and technical assistance to help sites implement the HFA model and its Best Practice Standards to fidelity.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Support communities within a specified multi-state/territory region with HFA implementation and accreditation.
- Provide ongoing technical assistance to site/state leadership, including on-site technical assistance when requested.
- Deliver trainings such as webinars and in-person trainings e.g. virtual Communities of Practice, peer reviewer training, implementation training, specialized training requested by a site, and core training, if certified as a HFA core trainer.
- Participate in the review and update of the HFA Best Practice Standards, including the communication of changes to the Network and revisions to training as needed.
- Maintain data in the HFAST system to monitor status of sites in region.
- Participate in department CQI activities including trending of both internal and external Training and Technical Assistance activities.
- Attend Accreditation Panel meetings to represent sites/systems when under review
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Develop resource materials to support sites with HFA implementation and accreditation.
- Participate as an HFA Certified Peer Reviewer on a minimum of 2 site visits annually.
- Plan, develop, or coordinate presentations for the PCAA/HFA Conference, including participation in the Pre-Conference sessions for trainers, peers and network.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Health Education, Administration or related field.
- Experience implementing the HFA Model (Best Practice Standards) at the local and/or state level.
- Certified as a HFA Trainer and/or National HFA Peer Reviewer, or willing to become trained as one.
- Experience facilitating face-to-face and webinar training/learning opportunities.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree or equivalent; four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement, a plus.
- Experience with reflective practice.
- Experience with the Healthy Families Accreditation process.
- Experience providing technical assistance and support through a strength-based and solution-focused philosophy.
To Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to:
Kellee Green
Senior HCM Consultant
ktgreen@bdo.com
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT RESUME AND COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Prevent Child Abuse America is an Equal Opportunity Employer