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Senior Program Specialist - Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), Silver Spring, MD

Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014


AUCD is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Senior Program Specialist working under the supervision of the Director, Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Technical Assistance. The individual filling this position will assist with managing technical assistance activities of AUCD's cooperative agreement with the Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The cooperative agreement is funded under the Combating Autism Act and provides funding for the Interdisciplinary Technical Assistance Center (ITAC), supporting the national networks of MCHB-funded Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP) training programs. This is a full-time, in-office position located in downtown Silver Spring, MD, one block from the red line Silver Spring Metro station.

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a national nonprofit organization that promotes and supports a national network of interdisciplinary centers on disabilities. The members of AUCD represent every US state and territory and include 67 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), 43 Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Programs and 15 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (IDDRC). Together, these organizations advance policy and practice through research, education, leadership, and services for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and communities, in support of independence, productivity, and satisfying quality of life.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage technical assistance activities such as webinars, in-person and virtual meetings, trainings, topical work groups, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Develop web content, informational materials, training and technical materials, and other publications and resources to meet the needs of grantees
  • Assist with coordination and serve as AUCD consultant on MCHB site visits
  • Respond to requests for information and assistance from member centers and programs, federal MCHB project officers, and other partners
  • Represent the AUCD office, AUCD network members, and the cooperative agreement on advisory groups and at meetings and conferences locally and nationally
  • Assist the MCH Technical Assistance Director and other project staff in the coordination of technical assistance and network efforts
  • Carry out other activities that further the mission and goals of AUCD

Required Competencies:

  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities including autism and their effects on individuals and their families
  • Knowledge of emerging issues in the maternal child health and disabilities fields
  • Ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Exceptional communication skills: in person, in print writing, and in electronic modes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software
  • Demonstrated proficiency using web tools (email, website, social media, Skype) to communicate and exchange information

Required Qualifications

  • At least 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in human services project coordination, project management, training or technical assistance
  • Documented experience as a trainee or employee of a LEND, DBP or UCEDD program or similar experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
  • A Master's level degree in human services, clinical, disability, public health, or a related field

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience providing training or technical assistance in maternal and child health or disability field


Benefits
AUCD provides a competitive salary based on education and experience; health, dental, disability, life insurance and retirement benefits; and three weeks' vacation plus sick and personal days and paid holidays. This position is an opportunity to exercise your creativity and initiative in disability related program development, to work in a fast-paced yet relaxed office atmosphere, and to make a significant difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

Procedures
Via email only, submit 1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume of relevant experiences, and 3) names and contact information for three references to:

Jamie Perry, MD, MPH, Director, MCH Technical Assistance
[email protected]

This position is open immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is supported by federal funds.

Information on AUCD:  www.aucd.org


AUCD is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons from diverse cultures and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.