Technical Assistance Specialist

Position Summary:

The Technical Assistance Specialist supports the Alzheimers Associations implementation of the Idaho Cognitive Health Workforce Network, funded through Idahos Rural Health Transformation Program, by providing hands-on technical assistance to sub-awardees and implementing partners. This role is the day-to-day point of contact that keeps each partners work plan, budget, and timeline aligned with the Networks goals, grant requirements, and reporting expectations. The Technical Assistance Specialist tracks progress against deliverables, identifies risks early, connects partners to resources and expertise, and manages post-award processes so that workforce activities across rural and frontier Idaho stay on track. Working closely with the Community Health Manager and the Associate Director of Applied Research & Program Evaluation, the Technical Assistance Specialist supports a coordinated, well-documented Network of academic, clinical, and community partners. Core areas of focus include :

- Technical Assistance and Work Plan Alignment for sub-awardees and implementing partners

- Post-Award Monitoring, Deliverable Tracking, and Compliance Support

- Partner Coordination, Committee Support, and Network Communications

- Data Collection and Reporting Support

Note: Specific priorities and activities are defined by the Idaho award and may be adjusted in coordination with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. This is also a grant-funded position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary technical assistance contact for all sub-awardees and implementing partners throughout the performance period.

- Support monthly virtual technical assistance calls, and provide ongoing support by email, phone, and partner-specific virtual or in-person meetings as needed.

- Track partner progress against work plans, milestones, and deliverables; identify risks or delays early; escalate issues to the Community Health Manager as needed.

- Manage post-award processes in Monday.com, including deliverable and reporting deadlines, documentation, and partner status updates.

- Support onboarding of new sub-awardees from the competitive grant process, including orientation to award expectations, reporting templates, and available Network resources, and assist with the RFA informational webinar.

- Support implementation of standardized data collection tools and reporting templates; follow up with partners on timely, complete submissions; and coordinate with the Associate Director of Applied Research & Program Evaluation on data review and desk audits.

- Support steering and advisory committee operations, including scheduling, agendas, meeting minutes, attendance tracking, and follow-up on action items.

- Maintain accurate records of technical assistance activity, including TA calls, participating organizations, and meeting notes, to support Network reporting.

- Document partner successes, challenges, and lessons learned, and contribute to planning for the annual in-person convening of Network partners.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Working knowledge of dementia care, rural health, workforce development, or aging services

- Experience reviewing and monitoring work plans, deliverables, budgets, and timelines for grant-funded programs, with familiarity with federal grant and sub-award requirements

- Consultative, coaching-oriented approach to supporting partners with varied capacity, including academic institutions, health systems, FQHCs, Tribal and community-based organizations

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to track multiple partners, deadlines, and deliverables at once

- Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (such as Monday.com), and with data systems and reporting tools

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate virtual meetings and translate complex requirements for diverse audiences

- Ability to work independently and follow through in a remote, grant-funded environment

- Comfort with occasional travel within Idaho for partner meetings and the annual convening

- Knowledge of Idahos rural and frontier health and aging landscape preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelors degree required in public health, social work, health administration, nursing, gerontology, or related field.

Masters degree a plus in Public Health (MPH), Social Work (MSW), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Gerontology, or related discipline.

Experience:

- 2-4 years of progressive experience in public health, community health, aging services, program coordination, grants management, or related fields.

- Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, or program support to grantees, community partners, or sub-recipients.

- Experience monitoring grant-funded work plans, deliverables, and budgets.

- Experience using project management tools and supporting data collection and reporting.

- Experience working with rural health providers, FQHCs, health systems, or community-based organizations preferred.

- Experience supporting workforce development, training, or capacity-building programs preferred.

Title: Technical Assistance Specialist – Idaho

Position Location: Remote Employee

Full time or Part Time: Full Time 37.5 hours

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 106 The Alzheimer's Associations good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $55,000–$70,000

Reports To: Community Health Manager – Idaho

Who We Are :

The Alzheimers Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimers care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimers Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimers Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimers and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimers, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimers and dementia.

The Alzheimers Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

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