PTTC Bold Fellow

University of Wisconsin Madison
$50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Dec 19, 2024
Job Summary: The BOLD Fellow will do about 50% of their work with YUMADAOP and 50% with the Great Lakes PTTC. This position will join the Great Lakes Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC). The Great Lakes PTTC provides high-value training and technical assistance targeted to local needs in Health and Human Services Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. The Building Our Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Prevention Fellowship Program will focus on increasing the number of Black/African American prevention professionals and building their foundational knowledge and skills to be effective substance misuse primary prevention professionals. Fellows will receive mentorship from host site prevention staff associated with their placement and will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of the site. Fellows will work on projects as assigned by their host site placement approximately 50% of the time and will dedicate the other 50% of their time to learning and capacity development activities coordinated by the PTTC network. Included with the 50% of time for the PTTC, the BOLD Fellows will travel to national conferences/trainings at least twice per year for multiple days. This is a full-time, paid fellowship using funds from SAMHSA by the Great Lakes PTTC. Responsibilities: Delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational services to diverse audiences. May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget. 10% Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program 10% Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program 25% Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members 25% Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials 10% Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement 5% Prepare for the Prevention Specialist certification exam 15% Apply to present their methods and Black/African American program inventory at the National Prevention Network Research Conference in 2023 and/or submit to publish in a peer- reviewed journal. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Required Experience and Skills: -Experience in substance misuse prevention. -Experience working or volunteering in Black/African American communities -Demonstrate a commitment to understanding and learning how to provide services that are culturally responsive for Black/African American communities to increase wellness and decrease health inequity. (academic or professional) Applicant requirements also include: -*Live in HHS Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin* -Travel out of state (up to 3 times) -Must be available from START DATE to END DATE to complete the fellowship (dates to be shared at interview) Strongly qualified candidates will have the following experience: -Project management -Customer service-oriented work -Working effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders -Excellent written and oral communication skills. -Ability to research and synthesize information in both written and oral form. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. *Must live in HHS Region 5, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin* Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: To begin the application process, please click on "apply now" button. Please submit: 1. A cover letter 2. A current resume. 3. A letter of support. Employer or professor preferred. 4. Contact information for two academic or professional references Applicants who are recent college graduates, graduate students, or early career professionals with experience in substance misuse prevention are also encouraged to apply Contact: Dave Kantor dkantor@wisc.edu 608-263-3214 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Outreach Specialist(OE009) Department(s): A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/CHESS PROGRAM Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 309724-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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