Technical Assistance Specialist

Summary

Join ZERO TO THREE as a Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist and support Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grant recipients. You will assist in developing and implementing high-quality home visiting programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, expanding the evidence base for these interventions, and strengthening coordination among early childhood programs. This role involves providing technical assistance, managing a portfolio of grant recipients, and contributing to the evaluation and improvement of programs. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in home visiting or related fields, strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to supporting AIAN communities. A bachelor's degree is recommended, and a master's degree is preferred. ZERO TO THREE offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• At least six years of experience in home visiting, early childhood, mental health, public health or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in effectively communicating with, training, and providing technical assistance in the above domains to professionals and paraprofessionals serving AIAN communities
• Strong knowledge of home visiting child development, early learning, family support and the prevention of child abuse and neglect
• Experience in planning, coordinating and providing individualized technical assistance to states and / or Tribal communities, and/or programs
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals representing a range of backgrounds, and skill levels
• Experience in writing and verbal skills with a proven ability to publish articles, develop materials, and communicate issues around home visiting, child development, early learning, family support and preventing child abuse and neglect
• Ability to work with a team as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood, social work, mental health, public health or related field recommended, Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Subcontract Director, Technical Assistance Director, other THRIVE staff, ACF staff and consultants to plan and deliver all levels of technical assistance to grant recipients
• Maintain a portfolio of 12-15 grant recipients, including supporting grant recipients through a community needs and readiness assessment, implementation planning, program implementation through intensive, relationship-based technical assistance
• Implement grant recipient communication strategies as directed by ACF including participating and note taking on grant recipient monthly calls
• Participate in the development and implementation of an annual, national grant recipient meetings
• Plan and participate in the implementation of technical assistance activities including Communities of Learning and webinars
• Identify best practices and disseminate lessons learned to promote the adoption of Tribal Home Visiting core strategies to a broad audience through written products, presentations and other dissemination mechanisms
• Utilize electronic media, virtual communication technology and other technology resources to plan, deliver and track technical assistance activities
• Contribute to the evaluation of Tribal Home Visiting technical assistance and participate in quality improvement efforts
• Coordinate and collaborate with key partners, including other technical assistance specialists and ACF, to plan and implement technical assistance that aligns with grant goals and timelines, fosters joint problem-solving, and supports successful outcomes for grant recipients
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purposes of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the project

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA
• Retirement contributions
• Generous leave benefits