Staff Development Specialist (Workforce Trainer) - Hybrid - San Leandro, CA - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Workforce Development Director, the Staff Development Specialist designs and implements programs that optimize the Alameda County Public Health Department’s (ACPHD) programs, service delivery, and policy development. The responsibilities of this classification include providing leadership and direction in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities. This position is guided by principles of continuous quality improvement as well as proven best practices in primary prevention, health promotion, adult learning, uses of technology, and delivery of programming aligned with ACPHD’s aim to advance equity through its programs, services and policy work.

The salary range for this position is $68,640.00 - $108,472.00 annually depending on experience/ qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Foster a continuous learning culture through program design and delivery, technical assistance, and evaluation activities that enable high-quality department-wide education, training, technical assistance, and professional development for staff and key stakeholders.

• Lead and evaluate education and training programming; partner with staff to monitor and lead internal and external committees to ensure adherence to adult learning best practices; reinforce training procedures and programs that continuously improve programs, services, and policy efforts.

• Prepare and deliver curriculum; implement and evaluate new training programs to ensure standardization of instructional materials. Develop, modify, and recommend training and education techniques and formats that address knowledge, skills, and abilities; confer with program managers to identify and address emerging staff training and development needs.
• Create and administer data collection instruments; regularly prepare statistical or narrative reports as required for broad internal and external audiences. Compile and maintain accurate records and files regarding program activities.

• Utilize web-based technology to monitor and evaluate training activities, including classroom, online/e-learning, virtual classroom, live instructor-led, and blended learning environments; ensure the conversion of traditional training materials to alternate e-learning formats.

• Direct the creation of video scripts and storyboards; manage production activities to create high-quality skills training and professional development content.

• Contribute to Public Health Accreditation activities; adhere to relevant Standards & Measures to conformity with Public Health Essential Services and Foundational Capabilities.

• Partner with administrative staff to support contract negotiation with consultants; ensure contracts are renewed promptly; prepare, distribute, and follow up on contract documentation.

• Prepares a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, program documentation, policies, procedures, and other written materials. Compile data and produce regular departmental and division-specific narrative and statistical reports of training activities.

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of employee development and training practices, adult learning theory/principles, and instructional design methodologies
• Familiarity with Public Health theory and practice
• Knowledge of communication and conflict resolution theory
• Ability to facilitate large and small groups effectively
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development
• Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of and skill in managing computerized training delivery, and electronic record keeping systems
• Experience with a high-level knowledge of use of Microsoft Office software (e.g., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)        

Education/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, social science or related field, required.
• Two to three years of professional-level or supervisory work in program planning and evaluation, or in program administration, contract negotiations, grants management and similar financial services.

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• None

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs
• See (Vision): Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our organization follows a hybrid workplace environment. This position will require work in-office in San Leandro, CA. Supervisor/leadership will determine hybrid schedule.

Must have functioning internet at remote location.

General office environment, temperature controlled.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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(c)