The University of Georgia Hiring for Home Visiting Technical Assistance & Training Team Assistant at Athens Area Full Time

Posting Number:

S09574P

Working Title:

Home Visiting Technical Assistance & Training Team Assistant

Department:

VPR-Center for Family Research

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

College/Unit/Department website:

Home

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Advertised Salary:

$40,000-$45,000

Posting Date:

12/02/2022

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

01/03/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position will work remotely 100%.

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

Classification Title:

Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Position Summary:

This incumbent will serve as the Georgia Home Visiting Program Technical Assistance and Training Assistant for the Home Visiting Technical Assistance and Quality (TAQ) Team. This employee will provide coordination and support for activities being conducted by the TAQ Team, including coordination of continuous quality improvement activities, training for the home visiting network, managing logistics for catering, site rental and registration, maintain training calendars and databases, aggregating data, training numbers and other activity information in preparation for deliverable reporting, coordinating TAQ team communication, managing the TAQ training website, and supporting the TAQ Team Lead as well as the TA/Training leads as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across the state of Georgia.
• Competency in communicating with program staff and state partners via email, phone, face to face or interactive video conference/webinar.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and WordPress.

Physical Demands:

• Navigate steps and carry up to 25lbs.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

No

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordination of Home Visiting Trainings:

• Coordinates trainings to be provided for the home visiting network by communicating with potential trainers, managing logistics for site rental and caterings, facilitating registration maintaining web-based calendar, handling trainer invoicing and payment, and distributing training certificates.
• Compiles attendance records, collects and aggregates evaluation data, and summarizes all quantitative training data for monthly and quarterly reports.
• Maintains/updates GHVP training website.

Percentage of time:

40

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordination of Technical Assistance Activities:

• Coordinates TA/T team communication by disseminating information to team members, program sites/networks, and state partners; scheduling meetings, providing agendas, minutes and other materials for meetings and sending out follow-up notifications and other documents.
• Coordinate “special request” TA initiatives at the request of the Department of Public Health (coordinate stakeholder meetings, use stakeholder input to develop a plan for moving this initiative forward, monitor and report progress)
• Supports the TAQ Director as well as the TA/Training leads as needed.

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordination of Home Visiting Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives:

• Facilitate CQI initiatives as outlined in the approved annual MIECHV CQI Plan as directed by the TA/Training Leads.
• Collaborate with TA/Training Leads to support home visiting staff with the implementation of CQI projects and the collection of data to monitor progress home visiting program staff, TAQ Team and DPH to ensure quality implementation and data gathering and completion of storyboards.
• Design and plan creative ways for HV programs to share the results of their CQI efforts and develop strategies for “scaling up” best practices within and across programs. Compile CQI-related information and data for monthly and quarterly reports.

Percentage of time:

30

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Michelle Lanier

Recruitment Contact Email:

[email protected]