"Training Specialist- Community Collaboration"

Extended Job Title

Training Specialist- Community Collaboration

Position Description

Evaluates, designs, coordinates and implements training and education programs specific to departmental specialty. Conducts integrated training needs assessments and monitors and reports the effectiveness of training.

Major/Essential Functions

Works on special projects as assigned. This position is responsible for engaging community stakeholders, facilitating trainings, and promoting program initiatives to ensure that families, educators, and service providers have access to vital mental health resources and education. The position will develop and implement training strategies to enhance program visibility and impact, ensuring that mental health awareness and support reach the communities that need it most. The position works closely with a team to deliver services. Educational activities are offered in virtual, face-to-face, and hybrid environments. Travel will be required to attend educational activities, conferences, meetings, and other events to meet the needs of our programs.

• Develop and execute training and educational activities to promote mental health awareness for children and youth.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, health care providers, and other stakeholders to enhance program reach.
• Conduct presentations, workshops, and informational sessions related to child, adolescent, and perinatal mental health and substance use as determined by relevant knowledge, experience, and training.
• Act as a liaison between the program and the community, gathering feedback to improve services and accessibility.
• Organize and participate in events, conferences, and campaigns that align with the program’s mission and objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop outreach materials, including brochures, social media content, and other promotional materials.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training and outreach initiatives, providing reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Travels to deliver training and outreach, attend educational activities, conferences, meetings, and other events to meet the needs of our programs. Travel may occur outside of regular operating business hours (early mornings, evenings, and weekends) and can account for up to 50% of work time.
• Completes assigned trainings in a timely and efficient manner.
• Spearhead efforts to raise awareness about the programs offered by the institution for youth and families around mental health awareness and clinical services.
• Evaluates the success of the learning experiences through soliciting feedback/assessment.
• Drafts, edits and prepares correspondence, reports and other material using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Coordinates outreach and educational activities, including scheduling, logistics, and follow-up communication with internal and external participants and venues.
• Prepares and maintains program records.
• Prepares and organizes training materials and curriculum.
• Maintains administrative workflow by studying methods, implementing processes, developing reporting procedures, and implementing changes when needed.
• Constantly maintains a professional rapport and upholds TTUHSC values throughout all interactions.
• Develops and updates monthly productivity reports.
• Stay up to date with best practices in community outreach, mental health advocacy, and child/youth mental wellness.
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops and serving on special committees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated Experience with higher levels of responsibility associated with services of children and youth/families in education or mental health areas.
• Experience with creating and/or leading presentations.
• Demonstrated experience leading groups.
• Experience using computer platforms Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Google Suite, etc.
• Previous job where travel was included in job duties.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years related experience or a combination of education and experience to equal seven years.

Pay Grade

Minimum: 16.89 Hourly
Maximum: $24.52

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Department

Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Travel Required

Up to 50%

Grant Funded?

Yes

Work Location

Lubbock