Job Description:

Youth Quality Improvement Specialist

The Youth Quality Improvement Specialist (YQIS) is an individual who has been involved with the child welfare system as a youth. The YQIS oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of assigned small, routine projects and coordinates with project stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

• Assists in timeline development, ensures adherence to timeframes, and adjusts project deliverables to avoid issues.
• Performs budgetary functions and administrative tasks. Assists with external consultant and vendor selection, negotiation, and management.
• Project Manager for the PA Youth Advisory Board (YAB), overseeing Statewide YAB meetings and supporting the facilitation of regional and local chapters with minimal supervision.
• Manage regional consultants by approving project logs, T&Bs, and providing necessary support to offer technical assistance and expand YAB at regional and local levels.
• Manage the annual Youth Summit, including organizing and coordinating keynote speakers, collaborating with youth and regional consultants on trainings, and managing registration and hotel contracts.
• Manage and coordinate the Speaker’s Bureau process, including handling applications, conducting interviews, organizing training, and providing mentoring.
• Mentor and support Youth Ambassadors.

The Child Welfare Resource Center operates in a hybrid work approach where work can be completed remotely, in the Mechanicsburg office, and in the field as necessary and appropriate. Time for this position is estimated as 70% remote work, 10% in the Mechanicsburg office, and 20% in the field.  Preferred Experience Level: 3-5 years’ experience. Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations preferred. A commitment to achieving equity and inclusion in the child welfare system is a must.

Candidates who desire consideration for this position MUST apply online. Candidates are encouraged to also attach a cover letter, resume, and/or writing sample. Writing sample can be a full document or excerpt of a document, must be relevant to the position, addressing your experience as an older youth involved in foster care. The writing sample should not exceed 5 years.

Please review the Posting Deadline at http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu/HumanResources.html and for more information about the Resource Center, visit us at http://www.pacwrc.pitt.edu.

The University offers a robust retirement savings plan option, including:

• 100% University match on employee contribution of 3-8% of base pay
• 150% University match on employee contribution of 3-8% of base pay after vesting.
• Enhanced University match for those nearing retirement
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
• Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year
• Paid Parental Leave • Above-average Employer Contribution toward Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD insurance plans
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Staff, Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependents Education Benefits 

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of assigned small, routine projects and coordinates with project stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Assists in timeline development, ensures adherence to timeframes, and adjusts project deliverables to avoid issues. Performs budgetary functions and administrative tasks. Assists with external consultant and vendor selection, negotiation, and management.

Essential Functions

Effective communication, along with strong reading, writing, and oral presentation skills, is required. The YQIS must have a basic understanding of computer operation, office equipment, LCD projectors, and other training aids. A valid driver’s license or the ability to travel as needed to fulfill essential job functions is also required.

Physical Effort

Typical field travel required will be statewide throughout the Commonwealth on a frequent basis, lift up to 20 pounds, set up and prepare audiovisual equipment for meetings and presentations.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Project Manager I

Job Family: Administrative Support

Job Sub Family: Program & Project Management

Campus: Mechanicsburg

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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