TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 65000349

Requisition No: 840944 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 65000349

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 65000349 

Salary:  $4,404.99 MONTHLY 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2024 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

CARES HQ

*****INTERNAL*****

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM.

Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s elders, their families, and caregivers.

Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency’s mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers, and the vision for all Floridians to live well and age well.   If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK:

The Department of Elder Affairs provides most direct services through its Division of Statewide Community-Based Services, which works through the state’s 11 Area Agencies on Aging and local service providers to deliver essential services to a vital segment of the population.  The major focus of DOEA is to provide home and community-based services to seniors who are at risk of being placed into a long-term care facility because of their degree of frailty.  Ultimately, the goal is to efficiently use resources to ensure that the greatest number of elders possible get to choose where they live while living healthy, active, and fulfilling lives in their communities.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage (over 90% paid by employer);
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a highly responsible position that conducts research, develops and delivers program training based on data and Program needs.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops, implements, disseminates, and delivers standardized consistent statewide training based on review and monitoring results, CARES Program needs, and as directed by CARES Bureau Chief. Provides training in methods for performing tasks in an effective and efficient standardized manner.
• Develop plans for, implements, conducts, and provides comprehensive evaluation for analysis and research projects. Maintains supporting documentation of analysis and research projects. 
• Develops and implements program monitoring methodologies, techniques, and plans; designs, implements, and monitors improvement and compliance measures in conjunction with appropriate staff.
• Ensures timely and accurate data collection, reporting, and follow-up with individuals in accordance with established CARES policies, procedures, and regulations as directed in the CARES Handbook or CARES Bureau Chief.
• Works with State and Federal agencies/department; Department of Health, Agency for Health Care Administration, Department of Children and Families, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services and others, as may be identified, to maintain full compliance with present and future reporting requirements. Collects, reviews, and disseminates monitoring data to partners as required and/or as assigned by CARES headquarters.
• Develops or assists with development of program policy, manuals and administrative rules as directed by the CARES Bureau Chief.
• Participates in workgroups/activities to enhance service delivery and community relations.
• Assists and collaborates with Regional Program Supervisors, CARES RN Consultant, and other headquarters staff as directed by CARES Bureau Chief.
• Maintains a high level of professional CARES knowledge, including an understanding of State and Federal rules and laws governing the activities performed by CARES. Improves/enhances professional knowledge, skills, and abilities through education courses, seminars, workshops, review of policies and procedures, etc.
• Participates in pilot/special projects, which involves collaborative efforts to improve assessment and delivery of services. 
• Participates in disaster recovery efforts throughout the State of Florida. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to design, conduct and coordinate training. Knowledge of adult learning and training. 
• Knowledge of rules and regulations, policies and procedures that impact CARES Program, the aging process and the effects of chronic illness, and the ability to apply knowledge. 
• Ability to interpret, compile, organize, and analyze data and coordinate research. Knowledge of research and research design techniques. 
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures. 
• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities. 
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, and uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Be detail oriented. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Windows Operating environments and Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint. 
• Ability to communicate with others, demonstrate a professional and courteous demeanor to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff. 
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and instructions. Ability to read, understand, and apply complicated and detailed regulations, policies, procedures, and programs governing the agency. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret written, numerical, and verbal data from various sources. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports in a logical format timely. Plan, organize and prioritize workload to ensure deadlines met. 
• Ability to work in a large, open office environment.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques and must be self-motivated. 
• Ability to lift and carry a laptop and associated documents (up to ten pounds).
• Maintains confidentiality as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in a related field or a combination of education and professional experience totaling four (4) or more years in a related field.
• Travel, including overnight travel, is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.