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, TBs, 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 pay150% University match on employee contribution of 3-8% of base pay after vesting.Enhanced University match for those nearing retirement11 Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation, Sick, and Personal DaysAdditional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New YearPaid Parental Leave • Above-average Employer Contribution toward Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD insurance plansFlexible Work SchedulesStaff, Spouses, Domestic Partners, and Dependents Education Benefits 

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.

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.

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.