HIV/STD Workforce Training Specialist

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

1d • $4,020 - $5,178 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the HIV Prevention Manager, the Training and Development Specialist III (TDS III) performs complex journey-level training and development work for the HIV/STD Section-HIV/STD Prevention Unit. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The position facilitates virtual and in-person training, supports curriculum and program development, collects and analyzes training data, prepares reports, coordinates training events, and builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal programs and external partners to coordinate training activities. 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. Public health work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of experience working in HIV, STD, and/or Hepatitis prevention or treatment 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.).
• Skill in communication (verbal and written).
• 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.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal programs, external partners, and subject-matter experts.
• Ability to coordinate cross-program activities and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based settings to support training development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Must have reliable transportation and the means to travel on a reimbursable basis.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of experience providing training, facilitation, or adult education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinates training events, including confirming dates, locations, facilitators, participant capacity, training materials, and logistical needs.
• Ensures participants' printed materials are ready and available at the beginning of the training.
• Delivers curricula using approved policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Provides in-person training for the workforce at locations across the State of Texas.
• Provides administrative and program support for virtual or webinar-based training, using approved platforms and tools.
• Works with diverse audiences with varying backgrounds and knowledge bases.
• Utilizes cultural humility as a foundational approach to delivering services on behalf of DSHS.
• Ensures adherence to course delivery requirements and to all State, Federal, and programmatic guidelines and expectations.
• Collaborates in the development, revision, and coordination of training/educational materials and support programs.
• Collaborates on specialized training initiatives (webinars, in-person classes, virtual learning content, etc.) in response to identified needs.
• Uses plain, accessible language to convey current public health concepts and strategies.
• Makes recommendations for remediating accessibility issues.
• Engages internal and external subject-matter experts to develop, review, and refine training content.
• Contributes to the collection and analysis of 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, reviews, and analyzes training data to identify workforce needs, assess training effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• 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 workforce needs.
• Attends teleconferences, webinars, in-person and virtual meetings, and other events as a participant or attendee.
• Maintains an available schedule that meets necessary travel expectations, including reliable transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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