Training Specialist (Workforce Development) - ACCESS

Job Title: Training Specialist

Job Status: Full-time

Functional areas/departments this position may be located:

• Workforce Development
• Youth and Education – Adult and Family Learning

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training facilitate ongoing training/professional development opportunities for adults by creating a safe learning environment designed to engage adult students to reach their professional goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and obtain course materials such as handouts and visual materials
• Facilitate training using specified curricula at locations identified by agency management
• Present information using best practice strategies in adult learning to implement training
• Assist in the development of alternative training classes, if expected outcomes are not seen
• Use knowledge to inform equipping training materials and activities relevant to training
• Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness
• Maintain accurate and complete data records and prepare reporting, as needed
• Participate fully in continued professional development opportunities throughout employment with other network agencies and staff
• Set up classroom with technology and manipulatives as required
• May assess training needs of each participant through the use of entrance interviews, assessment testing and collaboration with program case managers
• May create targeted lesson plans for each individual or groups of individuals designed to help the participant(s) obtain entry-level employment skills
• May use a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures
• May assist in organizing program events both in the classroom and in the community to support program objectives
• May conduct community outreach activities and awareness campaigns to increase recognition and participation in services offered
• May observe and provide feedback regarding training specialist and instructors’ lesson delivery
• May conduct classroom observations and skill development for other training specialists and instructors
• May represent ACCESS to external partners on boards, community groups and coalitions
• May support reporting efforts for ACCESS, funders, and other community stakeholders
• May work with supervisor to determine volunteer placement and maintenance
• May teach various program classes as needed
• Maintain currency in training and development techniques
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, and techniques of adult learning
• Effective use of instructional media
• Teaching methods and principles
• Individual and group behavior
• Applicable computer and software use

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Organize and present information and material in an interesting and challenging manner
• Organize and maintain records and appropriate documentation
• Organize courses with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English language (speaking, writing, and comprehension)
• Evaluate individual and/or group instructional needs
• Communicate sufficiently to teach adults
• Maintain proficiency in subject matter taught
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
• Work flexible hours (i.e., evening and weekend hours as required)

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:
  • For Workforce Development: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Computer Science, or other related degree program
  • For Youth & Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or other related degree program

~or~

• At least two years of hands-on experience planning and implementing lesson plans and teaching/tutoring adults or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  • None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Workforce Development: None generally required

Youth and Education: Travel to multiple locations is required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office