Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the ARH Training Center and the Senior Director of Nursing Education & Professional Practice, the Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, personal safety, and response training to employees in accordance with the organization’s workplace violence prevention program, curriculum standards, and applicable regulatory expectations. This role supports a culture of safety by preparing staff to recognize escalating behavior, apply proactive communication strategies, reduce risk of injury, implement appropriate documentation, and respond appropriately to aggressive or potentially violent situations.

• Facilitate workplace violence prevention and de-escalation education/training using approved curriculum, teaching materials, demonstrations, scenario-based learning, and skills practice
• Promote staff understanding of workplace violence risks, early warning signs, situational awareness, personal safety habits, communication techniques, avoidance strategies, de-escalation methods, and response actions
• Provide instruction/training in a manner that supports psychological safety, professionalism, respect, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed communication
• Adapt training delivery to meet the needs of different departments, roles, risk levels, learning styles, and operational schedules while maintaining fidelity to the approved curricular content
• Demonstrate and evaluate participant competency in approved techniques, including communication, positioning, escape, defensive response, and other skills authorized by the organization and instructor certification level
• Maintain accurate attendance, competency, certification, and training completion records in accordance with organizational policy and program requirements
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs and schedule classes
• Model professional behavior, calm communication, accountability, and commitment to a safe environment

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Associate Degree or Higher Preferred

• 1 year Experience teaching classes/trainings Required
• Greater than 1 year Experience teaching classes/trainings Preferred

• Current employment in good standing with the organization
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners using lecture, discussion, practice, and scenario-based methods
• Strong verbal communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict management skills
• Successful Completion of De-Escalation Instructor Certification prior to independent instruction
• Ability to follow approved curriculum, organizational policy, and safety procedures

• Clinical, behavioral health, emergency services, security, education, leadership, or workplace
• violence safety experience