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The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas. Mission: Children’s Trust (CT) partners with organizations and communities to drive systemic change that impacts the root causes of child abuse and neglect. Vision: Children’s Trust envisions a MA where all children grow up in thriving families and communities. Approach: Using a primary prevention approach that centers equity, we fund high-quality programs while providing training and technical assistance to the family support workforce. We are intentional about being strengths based and family centered. Framework: Our work prioritizes helping Massachusetts's families buildProtective Factors in their lives. Values: Collaboration | Accountability | Inclusion | Celebrating Successes Learn more about us and our programs here:Stop Child Abuse | Children's Trust Massachusetts (childrenstrustma.org) In Fall 2022, CT hired a new executive director and together the staff are currently embarking on implementing a new strategic plan. It’s an exciting time at Children’s Trust...we are growing! Do you want to help advance our mission? We are seeking a Prevention Specialist, responsible for the program management of our funded programs. This position will oversee the research, development, and implementation of child sexual abuse prevention content online, in trainings, and in communications to trainers, programs, and partners. Role Responsibilities: Provide contract management and program development support: • Review and monitoring of program budgets and billing consistent with program contracts and procurement guidelines, including contract negotiation, and capital budget review. • Monitor of program performance including providing implementation support to ensure programs meet contract requirements and quality assurance standards. • Preparing and reviewing analysis of programmatic data for review of program implementation. • Provide ongoing technical assistance on program management and implementation, including site visits, monthly calls, and skill-based training as needed. • Work with the Finance Team to draft and edit Request for Responses (RFR) for new and current programs and vendors. Oversee and support CSAP development, online, training, and with external partners: • Assist in the planning and execution of state CSAP Task Force meetings, staff committees and working groups, report out to larger Task Force and inform team of feedback from members. • Support the Associate Director of Prevention in the implementation of the CSAP Train-the-Trainer program, including contracting with new trainers, collecting, and analyzing training data, and researching and reviewing content for adaptation and adoption. • Work with the Prevention Content Specialist and to support the development of CSAP content for safekidsthrive.org incorporating emerging trends and technical assistance needs from your work with programs and contractors. • Work with the Prevention Lead Trainer to identify new and emerging CSAP topics for inclusion in online training, live and recorded. • Work with the Marketing Team to develop public awareness campaigns that reach youth-serving organizations, communities, and parents. • Research, compile, and analyze new studies and published works on child abuse prevention, to support CSAP efforts internally and externally Support the strategic goals and priorities of the Prevention and Family Support Training Team: • Provide information on regional issues and effects on program implementation to ensure all issues are considered in program planning. • Attend weekly Team meetings and reporting on progress of programs, the CSAP Task Force, and other partners to identify technical assistance needs and program challenges. • Participates in development and review of policies and strategies programs. • Plans, develops and participates in statewide meetings, and conferences, including the annual View from All Sides conference. • Moderate, produce, and facilitate training as needed. • Represent the Children's Trust on advisory councils and workgroups. • Assist in agency wide events/projects as needed. Other related duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications: • Bilingual in Spanish preferred. • Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize. • Ability to prepare documents and reports accurately. • Ability to follow guidelines and procedures. • Knowledge of the types and uses of the Children’s Trust forms and agency policies and procedures. • Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing Children’s Trust operations. • Knowledge of software applications, such as Office suite, database management, and project management. • Ability to work independently and in teams. • Ability to provide feedback tactfully with others. • Ability to use and exercise sound judgment. • Strengths-based mindset and approach to working with families • Experience in the family support workforce • Ability to establish positive relationships with diverse stakeholders and staff • Ability to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion • Strong oral, written communication, and customer service skills • Professionalism Travel may be required for this position. Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to Dawn.E.DeRoche@mass.gov. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.* III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Department of Early Education and Care *Title: *Prevention Specialist Location: Massachusetts-Boston-55 Court Street Requisition ID: 240003LB