Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
About the role
The South Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (SSW PTTC) and the Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center (SPTAC), housed in the Southwest Prevention Center, have an opening for a Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Specialist. This position may be located remotely or in the Norman, Oklahoma office. The T/TA Specialist will support both centers providing T/TA to the substance misuse prevention workforce both individually and regionally; helping to resolve workforce or system level challenges, developing and revising instructional materials/products; and delivering presentations. Position is subject to renewal based on availability of funds. Remote work designation is dependent upon approval.
Responsibilities
- Providing T/TA to prevention professionals and partners virtually and in-person
- Planning, developing, and coordinating classes, workshops, and conferences
- Applying knowledge about substance misuse prevention to inform products and T/TA
- Researching and assessing the workforce development needs of prevention professionals
- Writing and editing instructional materials
- Documenting, tracking, and cataloguing T/TA
- Coordinating proposal development and project implementation
- Identifying and recruiting technical consultants; developing their scope of work
- Working under pressure and against deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or 96 months (8 years) of related experience in lieu of degree
- 48 months (4 years) of program development, program management, or related experience (required with Bachelor's degree)
- Valid Driver's License
- Background check required
Qualifications
- ICRC prevention specialist certification, or ability to achieve within one year from hire (preferred)
Skills
- Builds knowledge and capacity of organizations and staff
- Expands contacts and strengthens client relations
- Coordinates contract and quality adherence with consultants
- Coordinates administrative and logistical tasks
- Troubleshoots complex problems, proposing initiatives and recommending or negotiating solutions
- Advises on complex training or product and training design projects; leads design projects and supervises multiple events
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to use computer applications and internet research
- Substance misuse prevention experience/knowledge
Pay
Targeted salary range: $65,700 – $72,400 per year, depending on experience.
Benefits
Benefits eligible: Yes.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel is required.