Job Title: Project Staff Associate
Job ID:    R24-05
Location:    Rockefeller College
Full/Part Time:     Full time

The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill a Project Staff Associate position in Rensselaer, NY. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The primary focus of this position is to improve case practice and performance of New York State’s (NYS) child welfare service system, including its local departments of social services and not for profit provider agencies while working closely with staff of the project’s sponsor, the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, to achieve goals of safety, permanency, and well-being in accordance with current state and national legislation, performance standards, and accepted best practice standards.  Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Assess, design, develop, and/or review and revise curricula, and best practices to guide workgroups and curriculum developers on casework practice and policy content.

·         Assess child welfare training needs of local departments of social services, voluntary agency providers, coordinate the yearly child welfare training needs assessment for the sponsor’s division of child welfare and community services, solicit and analyze input from stakeholders and consult with sponsor on priorities and strategies, and communicate results to stakeholders.

·         Consult with sponsor on most efficient use of available resources to meet needs within comprehensive child welfare training plan, training implications of new legislation and regulations.

·         Assess worker competencies and identify and recommend training resources to ensure best practice strategies.

·         Coordinate child welfare training and technical assistance projects, develop project work plans and assess the feasibility and use of resources.

·         Coach and provide technical assistance to sponsor and local district/agency staff on development and implementation of practice and performance improvement strategies.

·         Prepare quarterly reports, routine, and other special reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1.       Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
2.       Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the development and delivery of curriculum and /or instructional programs for adults, including the development and delivery of outcome-based training programs.
3.       Minimum of 3 years working in the child welfare field with content specific knowledge of public child welfare programs, solution focused practice, family assessment response, and supervision in child welfare. Experience must include thorough familiarity with the provision of services in NYS in accordance with current regulatory and best practice standards.

4.       Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, constructive relationships with all levels of staff.
5.       Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
6.       Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
7.       Excellent writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
8.       Demonstrated skills in negotiating, implementing, and monitoring mutually developed plans to manage organizational change and appropriate training interventions.
9.       Ability to appropriately handle multiple priorities, deadlines/conflicting priorities.
10.    Demonstrated computer proficiency in use of email, electronic calendar, computer templates, word processing, PowerPoint, and internet.
11.    Ability to work variable work hours and travel throughout NYS to areas that may not be served by public transportation.
12.    The ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

COMPENSATION: Salary is expected to be between $75,000 and $77,706.  

FLSA: Exempt

BENEFITS:  The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. . Please see the RF Benefits Flyer for more information.

HOW TO APPLY:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, along with a letter of application. Applicants selected for a first interview will be asked to provide a writing sample.  Applicants selected for a second interview will be asked to complete an assignment.   

To apply go to  https://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=172210
Applicants may also visit our website at www.pdp.albany.edu for more information.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex,  (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.