Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist (Program Manager)

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The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist will serve as a primary liaison between HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Development (BHWD) grantees their HRSA Project Officers (POs) and BHE-TAC. The TA Specialist will provide consistent communication responsive implementation support and subject-matter expertise to help grantees successfully execute their HRSA-funded projects. This role is central to the TA Centers mission of building capacity improving grant performance and ensuring alignment with HRSAs expectations and priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Grantee Support & Technical Assistance (70%)
Provide individualized and small-group technical assistance (TA) to BHWD grantees for a dedicated program portfolio (i.e. BHWET Pro BHWET Para GPE AMF OIFSP and/or ISTP).
Support grantees in implementing grant activities including workplan development budgeting evaluation reporting and compliance with HRSA requirements.
Facilitate connections among grantees through peer-to-peer mentoring office hours and learning collaboratives.
Assist with conducting a TA priority scan or needs assessments to determine prioritization of TA services tailored to grantees program discipline and geographic context.
Develop TA and work with grantees and their PO regarding practical resources toolkits and guidance documents to address common challenges (e.g. recruitment/retention supervision/licensure NPI collection experiential learning placements).
Communication & Coordination (20%)
Serve as the primary communication link between grantees HRSA POs and BHE-TAC to ensure alignment and clarity.
Participate in HRSA PO bi-monthly calls capturing trends and emerging needs for follow-up TA.
Maintain consistent documentation of TA requests activities and outcomes in the TA Centers tracking system.
Support HRSA POs in monitoring grantee progress by providing feedback on implementation challenges and solutions.
Expertise & Resource Development (10%)
Contribute subject-matter expertise in behavioral health workforce development.
In coordination with SMEs develop and deliver universal TA offerings including webinars workshops QuickLearns and/or other materials and resources.
Collaborate with TA Center staff to maintain an up-to-date library of resources ensuring integration with existing federal and partner materials.

Core Competencies
Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse communities
Problem-solving and solution-oriented approach
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment

Working Conditions
This position may require occasional travel to grantee sites or HRSA meetings (approx. 1015%).
Work may be performed remotely with regular virtual communication and team collaboration.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• May exercise supervisory authority including hiring transferring suspending promoting managing conduct and performance discharging assigning rewarding disciplining and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

• Monitors the unit or program budget and approves program expenditures

• Determines outreach program needs and the personnel resource allocation plan

• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the outreach program in alignment with the strategic plan

• Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new outreach programs or services

• Supervises the implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives

Department:

At the Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies (CHESS) we are committed to turning research findings into solutions that benefit individuals families and communities. Our efforts ranges from improving quality of life for older adults to supporting behavioral health professionals working in addiction and mental health prevention treatment and recovery services.

CHESS uses technology to enhance the healthcare journey for patients and their families. Whether were offering support during treatment facilitating communication with professionals or providing tools for coping and resilience our innovative approaches empower individuals in their health journeys.

Compensation:

The typical starting salary for this position will $80000 for experienced candidates. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in workforce development behavioral health training or technical assistance

• Demonstrated experience providing TA or training to organizations faculty or program administrators

• Strong knowledge of federal grants management reporting requirements and compliance

• Knowledge of recruitment and retention strategies supervision/licensure processes or interprofessional training

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders

• Experience facilitating virtual meetings webinars or workshops

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HRSA programs and Behavioral Health Workforce Development (BHWD) initiatives

• Experience working with academic institutions health care providers or community-based organizations

• Ability to analyze data and use it to inform TA strategies

• Proficiency in Smartsheets AirTable MS Teams or other collaboration platforms

Education:

Required: Bachelors degree in public health social work psychology counseling education or a related field.

Preferred: Masters degree in public health social work psychology counseling education or a related field.

How to Apply:

Submit cover letter and your cover letter share how you meet the qualifications of this position. Please note there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field.

Contact Information:

Dave Kantor

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