Technical Assistance Specialist

ABOUT ZERO TO THREE

Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring, advancement, and professional development. It is dedicated to diversity in its work, its staff, and community partners. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who shares our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports our mission to enhance outcomes for all children.

SUMMARY

The Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist provides support to Tribal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grant recipients including the following:

• Supporting the development of happy, healthy and successful American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN)children and families through a coordinated home visiting strategy that addresses critical maternal and child health, development, early learning, family support and child abuse and neglect prevention needs.
• Implementing high-quality, evidence-based home visiting programs in AIAN communities.
• Expanding the evidence base around home visiting interventions with Native populations.
• Supporting and strengthening cooperation and coordination and promoting linkages among various early childhood programs, resulting in coordinated, comprehensive early childhood systems.

ESSENTIAL 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 …