Senior Training and Learning Specialist, Pediatrics Research (Per diem)

BMC Software•City of Utica, NY

22d•$30 - $44•Remote

About The Position

Vital Village Networks (VVN) builds community capacity to optimize child wellbeing, prevent early life adversities, and advance equity through coalition building, collaboration, leadership development, research, data sharing, and advocacy and is based within the Department of Pediatrics. The Senior Training and Learning Specialist will oversee daily operations of the Supportive Trauma Informed Interventions for Educators (STRIVE) program, and associated VVN efforts, focused on promoting early childhood mental health and wellness. The role includes working with community-based organizations, school and early care systems, educators, families, community champions, and institutions to build collaborative partnerships, sustain and scale the network, and oversee network programs, and supporting the backbone functions of the VVN and supervision of support team members. This role will focus on leading, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating training content related to trauma-informed practices for children ages zero to eight, their caregivers, and systems of care/education. In this role, you will assist with communications with Network members across digital platforms, systems development for internal/external purposes, and increasing access to programs for Network families and members.

Requirements

Masters-level degree (MPH, MSW, etc.)
At least five years working in the broader field of child health and wellbeing and childhood trauma
At least two years directly working in training, learning, and education.
Experience in synthesizing complex health information and in health communications.
Topical knowledge related to racism in healthcare, and clinician/patient communication techniques.
An eye for visual appealing content and consistent branding and style guide implementation. Graphic design experience.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective formats for communicating various types of content, including development of engagement activities.
Comfort with conducting research in PubMed and grey literature.
Comfort with receiving constructive criticism and appreciation of review processes.
Experience facilitating review processes with multiple stakeholders and integrating feedback effectively into training and learning materials.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Google Drives, DropBox, and Zoom.
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously with frequent check-ins.
A track record of flexibility and meeting deadlines.
Knowledge of CME/CNE approval requirements for educational content.

Responsibilities

Assists with overseeing network projects/functions including but not limited to: STRIVE, Network Connection Meetings, community-based programs focused on socio-emotional wellbeing in early childhood
Helps manage operations for STRIVE statewide implementation expansion and local partnerships including setting annual program goals, objectives, and impact metrics with team, staff members, and partners; develops project timelines/work plans.
Supervise support staff, including practicum students, interns, and VISTA members in onboarding/training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, participatory research projects, and supporting opportunities for professional development.
Help ensure families and partners can meaningfully engage in VVN activities/events through expansion of civic leadership opportunities, partnerships, volunteer coordination, and two-generation strategic programming.
Support manager/director with strategic planning for providing training and consultation.
Lead management of operations for training, including request intakes, partner meetings, contract agreements, deliverables monitoring, outreach, participant management, and follow-up.
Maintain, update, and create training content in alignment with branding and style guide, including presentations, curriculum, toolkits, handouts, and experiential learning activities.
Facilitate integration of community co-design processes in training and curriculum development. Deliver presentations and provide technical assistance for training.
Support PDP/CEU/CME/CNE certification process.
Support quality improvement and implementation change through data collection, synthesis, analysis, and dissemination.
Support writing white papers, literature reviews, and other research activities that arise.
Lead regular communication with staff, community partners, CBOs, stakeholders, residents, and educators (including calls, emails, blogs, newsletters, Zoom meetings, and webinars).
Support in scheduling key partner meetings with staff and partners to ensure needs are met and there is timely follow-up.
Supports team and partner meeting scheduling and documentation, including notetaking, invitations, and meeting/video conferencing and technology tools.
Provides support for meeting and event planning logistics, including facilitation or partner co-facilitation, site visits (when in-person), ordering supplies and equipment, printing, and other preparatory tasks.
Support manager/director with updating processes and systems for organization tools.
Support the financial reimbursement and tracking of expenses for directors and related projects.
Provide development assistance to director to ensure sustainability, and activities include systems development, grant reports, and evaluation efforts.