Training Specialist

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Jackson County Children's Program - Jackson, MI
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $22.44 - $29.07 Hourly
Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

Under the leadership of the Director of Training and Outreach, provide training to organizational staff, board members and/or participants on a broad range of topics to further the work of the Agency to become Trauma Informed; to operationalize the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy of the organization; and to empower program participants to be the first and best advocate for their child(ren).

• Work with the Director of Training & Outreach to carry out the training in the Annual Training Calendar in order to increase the capacity of Agency staff and Board Members in a multitude of topics including, but not limited to, Trauma Smart, ACEs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Head Start Standards, and Resilience.
• Provide training for Head Start and Early Head Start staff and parents on topics including resilience, parenting, conflict resolution, etc.
• Utilize available tools and/or create tools with the Director to evaluate outcomes of training and modify trainings as necessary to increase learning.
• Continued learning to increase training capacity for the organization, participants and community.
• Keep client data updated in Agency databases including but not limited to DBA Facs Pro and Child Plus.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Education:
  
  Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Training: ACEs Master Trainer preferred but not required.
• Certification:
  Must obtain necessary and relevant training certifications.
• Work Experience:
  
  One to two years’ experience in providing training formally or informally.
• Transportation:
  Must possess reliable transportation.
• Basic Skills:
  
  Presentation and communication skills. Must be able to present complex information in understandable format for a variety of learning styles. Must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Physical and Mental Capabilities:
  High level of mental concentration is required.
• Problem Solving, Decision Making and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to establish a natural rapport and be sensitive to the needs of varying socio-economic groups. Promote teamwork and participate as a team member with other agency staff and as part of interagency teams.
• Other Hiring Contingencies:
  Will be required to pass a criminal background check after hiring offer and may be required to have a physical and TB test after hiring offer is made.