Program Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist works at the Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia and reports to the PADRECC Director. The Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers (PADRECCs) are congressionally mandated VHA multidisciplinary programs serving Veterans with Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. Their core missions are research, education, and clinical care. The incumbent manages PADRECC educational activities and products, applying clinical education, healthcare communication, and project management principles related to Parkinson's disease and movement disorders (PDMD). The role develops and disseminates current military exposure and health information in collaboration with VHA Communications, and establishes strategic partnerships with nongovernmental organizations, private sector entities, and academic institutions in conjunction with the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships. The specialist conducts national needs assessments, develops national education programs, coordinates training with ILEAD, investigates complex issues and presents recommendations, and evaluates health education activities across PADRECCs.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression; for current or former federal employees covered by time-in-grade rules, 52 weeks at GS-11 is required for the GS-12 position.
Knowledge of evaluation, planning, and quantitative and qualitative analytical methods for measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of health education and training programs.
Experience developing and delivering health education in different modalities, including classes and materials for Veterans and providers.
Experience collaborating on development and dissemination of health information using health education and health promotion theories and principles.
Experience conducting needs assessments and developing national educational programs, and coordinating education and training.
Mastery of the broad functional area of learning and education, including health professionals' learning and continuing education, staff education, and patient education.
U.S. citizenship.
Completion of all application steps, including the required online assessment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Ability to complete required background/security checks and onboarding requirements.
Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage the PADRECC program's educational activities and products.
Apply clinical education, healthcare communication, and project management principles to work related to PDMD.
Collaborate with VHA Communications to develop and disseminate current military exposure and health information to Veterans with PDMD, caregivers, family members, VA personnel, providers, and the public.
Disseminate information through print materials, in-services, live webinars, e-learning, satellite broadcasts, conferences, and other platforms.
Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with nongovernmental organizations, private sector entities, and academic institutions in conjunction with the National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships.
Conduct national needs assessments and develop national educational programs to address identified needs.
Collaborate with ILEAD to arrange education and training programs.
Independently investigate complex issues, analyze problems, and present written and oral recommendations.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of health education activities at each PADRECC, identify and eliminate redundancies, and initiate follow-up as needed.