The Ruth Young Social Impact Institute at the University of Maryland School of Social Work has an opportunity for a Senior Technical Assistance and Training Specialist. This position will lead model implementation for community-based and evidence-based programs across the state, including but not limited to training and guidance around best practices among those who hold a variety of positions including clinicians, direct care staff, supervisors, administrators, and policy makers. The Senior Technical Assistance and Training Specialist will provide programs with regular oversight through the application of data reports and evaluation of implementation strengths and challenges. The selected candidate will also be responsible for the development of resources and facilitation of meetings that improve partnership among local programs and their referral sources using implementation science and continuous quality improvement to make data driven decisions. This individual will also collaborate with state partners to assess and develop technical assistance plans to support and improve collaboration among key stakeholders and model providers.
The School of Social Work is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in this area. The ideal candidate should possess experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members; and has demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Essential Functions:
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Maintains expert knowledge of community-based implementation and engages in ongoing professional development specific to the models being supported.
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Responsible for leading technical assistance activities using generally accepted methods of implementation support. Identifies future training needs and strategies to develop through implementation and evaluation.
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Responsible for continuously evaluating effectiveness of training and implementation tools and strategies, and revising as needed.
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Establishes relationships/partnerships and collaborates with external and internal stakeholders to assess and develop long-term implementation and training plans to ensure needs are effectively met.
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Develops, recommends, modifies and implements policies and procedures and/or methods of technical assistance to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces standards.
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Leads Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities with each model provider, assesses strengths and needs, and develops plans to address needs at the level of provider and community systems that impact the functioning of the program.
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Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrates skill in understanding cultural differences.
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Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, communications or related degree.
Preferred Education: M.S in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of related training experience of which three (3) years must be in relevant training specialization.
Preferred Experience: Experience providing implementation support for evidence-based, community-based programs of success in that role and prior experience providing community-based and home-based service delivery using systemic approaches to treatment. Experience in child-serving systems is preferred, ideally within child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems. Must be able to teach and make effective public presentations.
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Clinical competence in family therapy, behavior therapy, child development and/or substance use treatment and recovery.
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Excellent interpersonal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
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Ability to communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts concisely, as well as appropriately interpret and understand verbal and non-verbal cues and complex written information.
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Strong leadership skills, approaches work with integrity and open to continuous learning.
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Responsible for leading the development and execution of training programs using generally accepted methods appropriate to the training field.
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Identifies future training needs and strategies to develop training through implementation and evaluation.
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Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful, and responsible behavior when interacting with internal staff, external community partners, and clients at all levels.
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Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Uses an equity lens to inform decisions and achieve effective outcomes.
Hiring Range: $83,000 - $93,000, commensurate with education and experience
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E1525F
Employee Class : Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Social Work - Institute Personnel
Job Posting: Aug 14, 2026
Unposting Date: Aug 28, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
