Training and Evaluation Manager

POSITION DETAILS: 

Title: Training and Evaluation Manager

Classification: Exempt salaried

Hours: Full time (averaging 40 hours /week). Occasional evening and weekend meetings required. 

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Hybrid, with travel across Washington, and ability to be in Seattle at least quarterly.  

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, annual salary range between $63,000 and $68,000. 

Benefits: Health benefits reimbursement, retirement benefits, paid holidays, PTO (Paid Time Off for sick time and vacation), travel reimbursement, flexible work environment, and professional development opportunities. 

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to Erin Dury (edury@wasbha.org); please include position name in subject line. 

ABOUT THE WASHINGTON SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH ALLIANCE

The Washington School-Based Health Alliance (WA SBHA) advances and advocates for school-based health care, working with communities and partners to achieve equity in health and educational opportunity for children and youth statewide. We envision a racially just and inclusive society where every child can reach their full potential in health, learning, and life.  

A school-based health center (SBHC) is a student-focused health center located in or adjacent to a school where students can receive integrated medical, behavioral health and other healthcare services such as dental care. SBHCs advance equity by improving access to health care, removing barriers to learning, and improving both health and educational outcomes for children and youth. WA SBHA is the statewide nonprofit organization advocating for and supporting SBHCs in Washington, working to expand the number and sustainability of SBHCs and to improve the quality of youth-centered health care services they provide. Learn more at www.wasbha.org.  

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Training and Evaluation Manager holds an essential role on the team with the Executive Director, staff, and Board of Directors in fulfilling WA SBHA's mission. This position is primarily responsible for implementation of WA SBHA’s training, technical assistance, and evaluation of our network of local SBHCs.  

These strategies aim to enhance the number and sustainability of SBHCs statewide, and to ensure and enhance the quality of services provided at each SBHC. Key to this work is community and partner engagement, providing training and technical assistance responsive to community needs while continuously leading with racial equity and social justice for students most impacted by health and educational disparities. This position will help to ensure SBHCs have what they need to succeed at the systems level and on the ground to serve students.   

POSITION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training and Learning Management (35%)

• Develop and coordinate the annual Training and Technical Assistance Plan and calendar of all Webinars, Communities of Practice, and annual Summit
• Identify training and resource needs of SBHCs 
• Coordinate content experts for trainings and technical assistance
• In partnership with WA SBHA staff, create and maintain written resources and tool kits provided online and on BaseCamp
• Manage Zoom events including registration, reminders, support day-of, and evaluations
• Attend trainings to ensure all technology is running smoothly, training’s milestones are achieved, and supports with problem solving as needed
• Tracks trainings to ensure grant deliverables are met and evaluation data completed
• Design, identify and monitor evaluation data to make recommendations to improve training delivery and participant experience
• Handles training preparation, logistics, and follow-up as needed
• Works with the Communications Director to promote trainings and resources
• Researches strategies to enhance training delivery, including best practices for multiple audiences, to contribute to an optimal training and learning environment, and shares with program staff
• Identifies enhancements and modifications to improve engagement and learning
• Maintains knowledge of training skills

Technical Assistance Management (35%) 

• Coordinate annual site visits to SBHC/school communities across state
• Respond in timely manner to all technical assistance request and “Get Connected” tool
• Engage school communities and SBHCs in identifying their technical assistance needs for effective SBHC collaborations, quality of care, sustainability and innovation
• Manage and oversee BaseCamp engagement of SBHCs/staff
• Support WA SBHA DOH Mini-Grant Recipients in technical assistance and reporting activities

Evaluation and Quality Improvement (25%)

• Lead and maintain organization-wide tracking system, supporting staff for monitoring SBHCs contact management and summary reports
• Develop procedures for both internal organizational and external state-wide support of data and evaluation tracking and implementation
• Support program staff with the collection of data and/or summaries needed for grant reports, policy advocacy, and/or other operational needs.
• Led WA SBHA involvement in statewide data hub roll-out

• Other (5%)
• Serves as liaison to local communities and partner organizations, as needed
• Contributes to funding proposals and grant reports, as needed
• Actively participates in WA SBHAs values and anti-racism efforts

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Formal education and/or extensive background in education/adult learning styles, or public health, social work, or related field
• Knowledge and experience in child/adolescent health care, school health and/or school-based health care preferred
• Experience providing trainings and developing curricula or educational materials
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in diverse communities
• Ability to communicate information effectively in writing and verbally for a variety of audiences 
• Ability to lead early planning and strategy development, incorporate a wide range of contributions of colleagues and partners, and manage multiple components at different stages of implementation
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural, team environment with flexibility and professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Reader required
• Ability to travel, which may include overnight, weekend or evening hours

TIMELINE:

We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The priority deadline is November 18, 2024 and the ideal start date is early/mid January 2024. Candidates should expect a phone interview, 1 round of zoom or in-person interviews, with a potential phone follow-up, and 2 reference checks. The hiring timeline is:

• Phone screening will begin November 18, 2024
• Video interviews will begin December 9, 2024
• Any additional interviews and meet-and-greets will be scheduled the week of December 16, 2024
• Final notifications will be sent to all applicants by the end of December 2024

 WA SBHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and a climate of inclusivity. We seek and value diversity in identity and lived experience based on race, ethnicity, immigrant or refugee status, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, religion, geography, socioeconomic status, family status, veteran status, and system involvement. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they understand and can contribute to racial equity and social justice goals.