Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, School-Based Initiatives Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, School-Based Initiatives 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars Atlanta, GA 30339 • Hybrid work Job Title –

Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, School-Based Initiatives Location:

Hybrid – Atlanta, GA

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The primary role of the Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator is to provide training and ongoing technical assistance to School-Based and community faculty, staff, and youth to increase their capacity and confidence in implementing evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention and comprehensive sexual health curricula. The position requires knowledge and experience in teen pregnancy and STI/HIV prevention, health education facilitation, project/event planning, survey development and administration, data entry, training pedagogy, abstract writing, and newsletter content development. The position also requires experience working with youth and young adults in youth development activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions Related to

Training and TA Assistance:

Create and maintain current materials to assist school districts/schools in determining the most appropriate sex education curriculum options to meet the unique needs of their community best. Plan and facilitate pre-implementation training of teachers and staff on the comprehensive sex education curriculum selected by the school districts. Work alongside youth and community stakeholders to facilitate sexual health education curricula for rural youth, LGNTQIA+ youth, and youth of color across Georgia. Plan and facilitate Peer Mentor activities and events for appropriate teaching staff who will serve as mentors to newly trained teachers. Maintain regular contact with school-based staff and develop needs assessments and surveys to identify training and technical assistance needs, ensure access to appropriate curriculum material, and ensure needs are met. Develop content and distribute regular technical assistance on various topics, including science-based sex education, teen pregnancy prevention programs, and LGBTQIA+ effective facilitation methodology, best practice reports, and program evaluation. Organize and develop training manuals, reference libraries, evaluation procedures and other educational materials. Demonstrate exceptional training skills in leading large group discussions, group facilitation and managing controversial subject matters using a wide range of training strategies. Conduct research on the latest training techniques or curricula regarding teen pregnancy and STI/HIV prevention, youth development, social emotional learning, adolescent health and other relevant topics such as sexual assault, sexual abuse, dating violence and sex trafficking Plan and facilitate webinars and summits to various audiences such as youth, parents, youth-serving professionals, educators, and the community-at-large Maintain regular contact with stakeholders and staff to ensure that GCAPP receives accurate data in a timely and scheduled manner. Facilitate selected evidence based sexual health education workshops with fidelity across the state of Georgia. Disseminate results and lessons learned to evaluator, funders, local partners, and the fields of public health, education, sex education, teen pregnancy Collaborate with school-based and community-based partners (i.e.: MOASH, RESA, Family Connection Partnerships, and Georgia Department of Public Health) and other local partners to continue to build public and political will to support comprehensive sex education. Participate in stakeholder engagement activities and needs assessment meetings Assess and monitor the implementation of project activities. Attend regular meetings with GCAPP’s school-based team Active membership in national sex education, health education, and adolescent health organizations Support activities and events that serve to advance the goals and objectives of GCAPP Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor degree with equivalent experience in Training and Development, Education, Public Health or related field Three to five years’ experience in the design of training and technical assistance materials with a demonstrated ability to plan and implement training and apply innovative strategies Three to five years of experience in coordinating health-related programs/projects

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Creative, self-starter with the ability to organize, effectively establish and monitor priorities, and manage multiple assignments Demonstrated knowledge and passion in working with adolescents in teen pregnancy prevention, youth development or another related field Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively with school based as well as community / organizational leaders and staff to increase the will and competency to implement comprehensive sex education Demonstrated expertise in providing training and technical assistance to professionals Strong knowledge of relevant theories including adult learning, social learning, stages of change, and diffusion of innovation Project management abilities Proficiency with MS Office and Zoom; experience with Salesforce, Form Assembly and Microsoft Teams is preferred. Exercise discretion and independent judgment; seek guidance when necessary. Ability to travel 20-35% of time within the state of Georgia. Occasionally out of state. •This is a remote position with 30% of activities face-to-face in the GCAPP office or meeting with partners and potential partners

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$41,000.00 – $51,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30339