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

Position : Senior Training & Learning Specialist

Department : Pediatrics Research (Vital Village Networks)

Schedule : Per Diem, Remote

POSITION SUMMARY :

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.

JOB 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.

• Training and Capacity Building responsibilities

• 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.

• Meeting and Event Coordination and Documentation

• 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.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Masters-level degree (MPH, MSW, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Candidates should have experience in synthesizing complex health information and in health communications.

• Candidate should have topical knowledge related to racism in healthcare, and clinician/patient communication techniques.

• Candidate should have an eye for visual appealing content and consistent branding and style guide implementation. Candidate should have graphic design experience.

• Candidate should have knowledge of adult learning principles and effective formats for communicating various types of content, including development of engagement activities.

• Candidates should have comfort with conducting research in PubMed and grey literature.

• Candidate should have comfort with receive constructive criticism and appreciation of review processes.

• Candidate should have experience facilitating review processes with multiple stakeholders and integrating feedback effectively into training and learning materials.

• Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Google Drives, DropBox, and Zoom.

• Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work autonomously with frequent check-ins.

• Candidates should have a track record of flexibility and meeting deadlines.

• Candidate should have knowledge of CME/CNE approval requirements for educational content.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Candidate must have their own computer to work on, preferably with a camera, that can use software programs including Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Articulate Suite.

• Position is per diem and remote.

• Senior Specialist is expected to track their own hours and communicate about project timelines.

• It is expected that at least once a week the Senior Specialist make themselves available for a Zoom meeting Monday-Friday 9-5.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on us.fitly.work or call View phone number on us.fitly.work to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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