Program Specialist IV - Austin, United States - Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services

Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Austin, United States

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Job Opportunity:

Program Specialist IV

The Program Specialist IV, under the guidance of the Manager for the Medication Data and Analysis (MDAG), collaborates independently and as part of a team to organize, develop, design, coordinate, execute, and assess training programs, workshops, and special projects related to HIV database application software and procedures. This role involves creating educational materials and providing support to DSHS-funded HIV/STD contractors and THMP participating pharmacies focusing on HIV database application software.

The ideal candidate will conduct needs assessments, design curricula, and produce various written materials such as reports, teaching aids, and website content. Additionally, they will be responsible for planning, promoting, and delivering customized training sessions based on assessment results. Collaboration with DSHS software application administrators and program consultants is essential to ensure training covers regional needs adequately. This position may also involve participation in special projects and representing the agency on committees.

Acting as the training liaison between software application administrators, Administrative Agencies, and contractors is a key aspect of this role. The Program Specialist IV will coordinate training needs assessments and assist contractors in accessing required training and technical support. This position allows for a high level of autonomy, requiring initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

Assisting in developing, collecting, testing, teaching, and disseminating use cases and functional test plans for current software application.
Planning, developing, coordinating, executing, and evaluating training programs and technical assistance for various stakeholders. Training topics encompass federal and state mandates related to software applications, data management best practices, security/privacy compliance, and more.
Providing follow-up technical assistance and quality assurance to stakeholders through direct observation, coaching, and constructive feedback.
Conducting needs assessments and offering customized courses based on identified needs.
Serving as a training liaison to ensure contractors receive necessary training and technical assistance.
Preparing correspondence, grant applications, budgets, and reports, and participating in committees and special projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of research methods, adult education principles, and public health concepts.
Proficiency in software application training, communication, curriculum development, and relationship building.
Ability to disseminate information effectively, write curriculum, manage content, and adapt presentations to different audiences.
Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, policy interpretation, and setting up training environments efficiently.

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