Workforce Development Facilitator

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Workforce Development Facilitator

Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Benefitted

CS Learning

Workforce Development Director

This full-time position will work within the CS Learning Training Institute team, supporting professional development for staff internally and for colleagues throughout California. This position is open to a hybrid work schedule and is expected to be a commutable distance from our headquarters office in Gilroy, CA. Community Solutions has a compassionate, strength-based, client-centered, trauma-informed team and service delivery approach. The values of hope, kindness, equity, belonging, and collaboration guide our organization’s culture.

If this sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit,we really hope, you’ll consider joining us along this journey!

Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please understand that no one ever meets 100% of the capabilities. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in training, education, or a related field, preferably in a behavioral health setting.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences.
• Experience with virtual training platforms and technology, such as:
  Microsoft suite, Canva, and Zoom,
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A deep commitment to fostering diverse, equitable, inclusive workplaces and developing passionate, highly skilled staff.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Community Solutions.

• Regularly facilitate training sessions on various behavioral health, mental health topics, and workforce development skills topics for different audiences and participant backgrounds.
• Assist in creating, developing, and updating training materials, such as slide decks, curricula, facilitator's guides, activities, handouts, and other learner resources.
• Facilitate workshops, seminars, and group training sessions both in-person and virtually for Community Solutions staff members and external partnerships who request training
• Provide support and guidance to participants during and after training sessions, answer participant questions with diplomacy, professionalism, and tact
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback, evaluations, and follow-up activities.
• Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in behavioral health and training methodologies, grounded in adult learning theory.
• Facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO) and New Internship Orientation, serving as first point-of-contact to welcome new employees
• Coordinate logistics for employee/community engagement initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with the CS Learning leadership and other team members to identify training needs and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, attendance, and evaluations.
• Assist in marketing and promoting training programs to the community and potential participants.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead by example and foster a team culture that promotes professional development and learning.
• Ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles are integrated into course materials, learning platforms, and…