Training Coordinator Job New York New York USA,Social Work

Location: New York

Job Summary

The New York City Justice Peer Initiative (JPI) is dedicated to strengthening and expanding opportunities for the Justice Peer workforce. JPI advances this mission through professional-development training, New York State workforce certification, technical assistance for employers, and movement-building and policy efforts that center Justice Peer voices and leadership in transforming the criminal legal and behavioral health treatment systems.

Job Title

Training Coordinator

Job Summary

Shift Hours

This position is full-time working Monday through Friday 9:00am-5pm, with occasional late hours and overstays.

Salary

The salary for this role is $70,000 per year.

Location Address

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, 2 nd Floor, New York, NY 10027 Our offices are easily accessible by public transportation.

Workplace Flexibility

Flexible to complete workday from home after training and community engagement activities with typically at least 8 0% of time in- office/in-person.

What You Will Be Doing

Facilitate in-person Academy of Peer Services specialty-track trainings, including Peer Support for Justice-Involved Individuals, Peer Support for Health and Wellness, and Peer Support for Individuals in Crisis
Deliver JPI-developed core curricula, including Justice/Forensic Peer Supervision, as well as trainings focused on public speaking, leadership development, policy, and advocacy
Train at least 75 Justice Peers annually in public speaking, leadership, policy engagement, and advocacy, using peer-led and participatory learning approaches
Coordinate the delivery of JPI’s core training programs for Justice Peers across New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, Upstate New York, and Western New York, including scheduling trainers, securing locations, preparing materials, and communicating with host organizations
Manage all aspects of training registration, attendance tracking, participant communications, and post-training evaluations
Review participant feedback and training outcomes to identify opportunities for curriculum improvement and strengthen the overall training experience
Develop and implement outreach, marketing, and communications strategies to recruit prospective trainees and promote JPI’s training and workforce-development opportunities
Build partnerships with employers, service providers, advocacy organizations, community groups, government agencies, and other stakeholders to expand access to JPI trainings and support Justice Peer workforce development
Maintain and expand JPI’s listserv and other communication channels to connect trainees and employers with training opportunities, workforce resources, organizational updates, and professional-development materials
Work closely with the Executive Director to plan and coordinate JPI’s annual conference, including program development, presenter coordination, participant outreach, registration, logistics, and event preparation
Maintain accurate and timely program records, including training schedules, attendance and completion data, participant demographics, evaluation results, program expenses, and other information required for internal management and funder reporting
Complete monthly reconciliation of training activities, program data, expenses, and progress toward annual participation and performance goals.

What We Are Looking For

Training experience and strong knowledge of peer recovery support principles, NYS peer certification and specialization tracks
Proven track record of working with peer specialist staff
Eligible to become a certified peer specialist within 6 months of employment
At least three years of relevant work experience
Experience and understanding of the criminal legal system (CLS) and the role of…