Project Lead/Instructor - Center for Deployment Psychology

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HJF is seeking an Project Lead/Instructor to oversee and facilitate a recurring, two-week synchronous virtual training on integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors in the military.

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP), which is based in Bethesda, MD. The Project Lead/Instructor will assist with activities related to CDP's mission, which is to lead the development of a community of military culturally mindful and clinically competent providers through the delivery of high-quality training and education, the convening of experts, and the dissemination of research-based treatment and the latest topics in military behavioral health. The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support to the Center. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians in order to ensure that all service members, veterans, and their families receive quality behavioral healthcare that meets their unique needs.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Provide subject matter expertise in integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors.
• Serve as the lead facilitator on recurring, two-week synchronous virtual training on the prevention of harmful behaviors in the military. The goal of this training is to establish a common base of knowledge, skills, and resources within the Department of Defense's prevention workforce for selecting, implementing, and evaluating research-based prevention activities.
• Deliver lectures and facilitate individual and group activities to deepen participant understanding and application of core concepts.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to plan and execute multiple training events.
• Assist with coordination of training materials, presenters, and logistical needs to ensure a smooth delivery of the training curriculum
• Actively contribute to team projects, including programming, strategic communications, metrics, and process improvements.
• Contribute to CDP's educational initiatives through subject matter expert blog posts, podcasts, videos, infographics, asynchronous training materials, and other learning activities. Prepare scholarly manuscripts for publication and present at national and/or international conferences to disseminate the work conducted by the Center.
• Document project scope and plan, confirming objectives, technologies, schedules, milestones and deadlines, funding, and available resources with key stakeholders. Produce and distribute project status reports and documents.
• Assist with the scheduling of conference calls, video teleconferences, and meetings for project team meetings and between CDP staff and outside parties.
• Act as point of contact for outside organizations, vendors, and subcontractors for services and products.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required. Social work, counseling, public health, psychology, and behavioral health related fields preferred.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the field of integrated primary prevention of harmful behaviors, including sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, child abuse, and suicide.
• Experience delivering professional presentations to adult learners, including an ability to engage learners with varied experience levels, respond effectively to questions, and convey information with clarity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft professional correspondence, develop educational and marketing materials, produce reports, and provide briefings and updates to both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust background investigation.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place a remote office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,800-$120,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.