HIV/STD Workforce Training Specialist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

1d • $4,523 - $5,889 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the HIV Prevention Manager, the Training and Development Specialist IV (TDS IV) performs highly complex senior-level training and development work for the HIV/STD Section-HIV/STD Prevention Unit. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The position is responsible for facilitating virtual and in-person training, supporting curriculum and program development, collecting and analyzing training data, preparing reports, coordinating training events, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The role requires knowledge of adult learning principles, classroom management, facilitation techniques, cultural humility, public health concepts, and program guidelines. It also requires strong communication, organization, data analysis, and coordination skills, as well as the ability to travel extensively throughout Texas to support workforce training needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Public Health or a closely related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing training, facilitation, or adult education is required.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area.
• Knowledge of public health administration.
• Knowledge of training planning, development, implementation, and facilitation.
• Knowledge of training best practices.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of current disease trends and populations experiencing health disparities.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory.
• Skill in course development and design.
• Skill in training facilitation in small, medium, and large settings.
• Skill in training facilitation to health care or public health professionals.
• Skill in interpersonal and personality navigation.
• Skill in presenting to audiences of various knowledge levels and backgrounds.
• Skill in virtual and in-person presentation software (i.e. PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and remove all bias from work.
• Ability to conduct research on public health topics.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and professionally in written and spoken formats.
• Ability to conduct presentations independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in HIV, STD, and/or Hepatitis prevention, surveillance, treatment, or public health programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and conducts training and development, typically in a classroom or online setting.
• Facilitates small, medium, and large group training sessions, professional development courses, and virtual and in-person learning sessions.
• Organizes and prepares training materials and supplies, including the printing of handouts, notebooks, and training prompts.
• Ensures participants' printed materials are ready and available at the beginning of the training.
• Delivers curricula using approved policies and procedures techniques.
• Provides in-person training for the workforce at locations across the State of Texas, requiring travel up to 75% of assigned duties.
• Facilitates or provides support for virtual or webinar-based training using approved platforms and training tools.
• Utilizes cultural humility as a foundational approach to delivering services.
• Ensures adherence to course delivery requirements and all State, Federal, and programmatic guidelines and expectations.
• Coordinates with the HIV Capacity Building Coordinator on the development of curricula based on adult learning theory.
• Designs, develops, revises, and coordinates training/educational materials and support programs.
• Develops specialized training initiatives (webinars, in-person classes, virtual learning content, etc.) in response to identified needs.
• Collaborates with appropriate internal and external subject matter experts to develop a comprehensive training program.
• Collects and analyzes data for quality assurance and process and program improvement.
• Maintains all applicable reporting, including pre- and post-testing, surveys, and attendance records.
• Prepares program reports, conducts data analysis and evaluation, and provides other communications as needed.
• Gathers and reports on information related to the needs of the HIV/STD/HCV workforce and conducts needs assessments as directed.
• Collects data to help evaluate and analyze training needs and training effectiveness.
• Collaborates in capacity building program, administrative, monitoring, evaluation, and workgroup activities.
• Coordinates training events by determining and securing date, time, location, facilitator, and number of participants; and maintains training schedules.
• Serves as a professional resource for employees and managers regarding training programs and promotes the use of training services.
• Works as an active member of various workgroups on projects related to HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis programs.
• Collaborates with other DSHS programs and external stakeholders to create events that meet the needs of the HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis workforce.
• Attends teleconferences, webinars, in-person and virtual meetings, and other events as a participant or attendee.
• Maintains an available schedule, capable of necessary travel expectations, including reliable transportation and means to travel on a reimbursable basis.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level