DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Address:

 150 N 18th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $61,798 - $63,034 

Grade: 21

Job Summary:

The Staff Development Specialist position is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of training programs for all new and existing Arizona WIC local agency employees, including Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and paraprofessionals. Applicants holding the credentials of RD/RDN and/or IBCLC are preferred due to the extensive nutrition and breastfeeding knowledge required. This position requires a high degree of concentration, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Qualified applicants will be able to identify training gaps/outdated information in the training programs required for new employees, as well as the continuing education training programs available to existing employees. Qualified applicants will be able to use their knowledge of adult learning theories to develop learning goals/objectives, determine the most appropriate format(s) for presenting training program materials, research evidence-based information, and implement innovative learning techniques in the development of all resources associated with training program materials (written,video, and audio content). Training program topics currently in use by the Arizona WIC Program include but are not limited to nutrition, breastfeeding, the Arizona WIC Program's management information system (HANDS), program policies and procedures, anthropometry, hematology, assessment, and participant-centered services. Qualified applicants will be expected to collaborate with other local agency trainers regarding the development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of all offered training programs. Qualified applicants will be expected to provide technical assistance, mentorship, training, and guidance to local agency trainers, professional, and paraprofessional staff. This position requires traveling to work at alternate locations when necessary. Qualified applicants will also be expected to perform outreach duties in order to develop valuable relationships between community members/organizations and the Arizona WIC Program.

 

Job Duties:

Evaluates current training programs to identify training gaps/outdated information. Develops, implements, evaluates, and maintains training programs designed for paraprofessional and professional staff. This will include coordinating with local agency trainers to ensure training materials are inclusive of the thoughts of all Arizona WIC local agencies.

Provides support, mentorship, training, and guidance for local agency trainers regarding the training programs offered to new and existing Arizona WIC employees.

Trains local agency professional and paraprofessional staff on topics such as nutrition, breastfeeding, the Arizona WIC Program's management information system (HANDS), program policies and procedures, anthropometry, hematology, assessment, and participant-centered services.

Plans, organizes, and facilitates seminars, workshops and special training sessions/programs of interest to Arizona WIC Program employees.

Collaborates with Internal and external stakeholders to develop short and long-range plans and strategies for outreach activities to expand services. Serves as a member of technical committees, boards, task forces, advisory councils, as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Current concepts of effective nutrition and health delivery programs, cultural patterns and practices affecting service delivery and use of data for program planning and