Home Visiting Training Specialist
Home Visiting Training Specialist
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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative or managerial experience in business administration business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management program administration program coordination program planning and/or program analysis and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelors degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.*
III. A Bachelors or higher degree with a major other than in business administration business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
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The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves where collaboration innovation and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children youth and families thrive socially academically and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.
Within the Executive Office of Education Childrens Trust combinesstate and federal appropriations with fundraised dollars for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Mission: Childrens Trust partners with organizations and communities to drive systemic change that impactsthe root causes of child abuse and neglect.
Vision: CTenvisionsa MA whereall childrengrow up inthrivingfamilies andcommunities.
Approach: Using a primary prevention approach that centers equity we fund high-quality programswhile providing training andtechnical assistance to the family support workforce. We are intentional about being strengths-based and family-centered in our work.
Framework: Our workprioritizeshelping Massachusettss families build Protective Factors in their lives.
Values: Collaboration Accountability Inclusion Celebrating Successes
Learn more about us and our programs here: Stop Child Abuse Childrens Trust Massachusetts ()
We are seeking a Program Coordinator III Home Visiting Training Specialist.
Are you a skilled trainer and curriculum developer Were seeking an experienced and mission-driven professional to lead training and curriculum development for a statewide home visiting program. This role supports workforce and program development requiring both deep subject matter expertise and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to build trust inspire learning and guide others with a collaborative spirit. If youre committed to strengthening outcomes for children and families and building capacity within a values-driven system we encourage you to apply!
The Home Visiting Training Specialist will develop curriculum and provide training for the family support workforce including trainings necessary for compliance of evidence-based home visiting models in accordance with national model. They will manage and implement the trainer quality assurance system including training of trainers and trainer development. This role reports directly to the Director of Training Content and has no direct reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development:
- Curriculum development and content expert in home visiting
- Develop and update home visiting training curriculum to meet national model and/or federal requirements
- Content expertise to the home visiting development work group
- Oversees updates and revisions to training curriculum as needed
- Collaborate with staff to determine training needs and trends in the field then update/develop curriculum/ trainings accordingly
- Develop training objectives competencies and measures
- Design integration materials to support the transfer of learning into practice
- Navigating or contributing to content within an LMS
Training Delivery and Facilitation:
- Facilitate engaging training sessions using a variety of instructional techniques and in various formats (virtual in-person hybrid LMS supported)
- Create learning environments that encourage active participation and foster deep learner engagement
- Lead networking opportunities for learners following their training for ongoing support with practice reflection and implementation
- Develop and administer multilevel training and implementation strategies to integrate new practices into a statewide system
- Coordinates and facilitates sessions to support the expansion of reflective practice endorsements and credentials
Trainer development and Quality Assurance:
- Provide supervision and consultation to internal staff and training consultants
- Conduct competency-based observations of trainers with written evaluations and feedback
- Provide feedback outlining areas of growth and strength for each trainer on a regular schedule
- Develop and manage trainer mentor program
- Refer qualified trainers and may participate in strategic sourcing teams for training vendors as needed
- Manage onboarding and orientation of new contracted trainers
- Manage ongoing communication and communities of practice for trainers
Collaborate with Stakeholders
- Share data and feedback with trainers and program implementation teams to support ongoing continuous quality improvement
- Plans and collaborates consistently with Healthy Families Massachusetts Quality Assurance Team
- Implements systems to integrate reflective practice approaches into evidence-based home visiting programs.
Other duties as Assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in working with families with young children with particular expertise in the newborn home visiting arena
- Strong training and curriculum development skills
- At least five years experience working with families with young children preferably in the fields of family support newborn home visiting or parent education
- Experience providing supervision program management or consultation to family support early childhood or newborn home visiting programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the fields of newborn home visiting early childhood family support and strength-based practice
- Ability to work as part of a team and to take initiatives ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong technology skills
- Flexible and able to respond to change in the agency
Bilingual skills and instructional design expertise are a plus.
Travel may be required for this position.
Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
