Trainer/Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:  Trainer/Faculty 

Department:  Program Development 

Reports To:  Senior Supervisor, Training

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position is directly involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the agency's comprehensive employee training program, agency certifications/trainings, webinars, and conferences provided to the community at large. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methods, and group facilitation skills. This position requires local and at times regional travel. 

HOURS 

8 Per Day / 5 Days Per Week 

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES 

1. Assists in the coordination and standardization of in-house and agency-sponsored community trainings and conferences.
2. Ensures high-quality standards for all agency staff and community trainings by applying adult learning principles and current best practices in education and teaching methods.
3. Provides training for all employees on NHO, CPI, CPR/First Aid, and other assigned training programs.
4. Collaborates on training-related activities, including preparing documentation materials, reviewing curriculum outlines, researching articles for e-learning initiatives, developing PowerPoint presentations, creating training evaluations, and supporting other training tasks as assigned by the Senior Supervisor, Training.
5. Attends in-services, educational sessions, and capacity-building trainings as required.
6. Participates in internal and off-site training planning meetings as assigned by the Senior Supervisor, Training.
7. Networks with external partners to expand training contacts and collaborations that enhance the agency’s training program.
8. Contributes organization, flexibility, and creativity to support the effectiveness of the training department.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE 

Master’s degree in a health-related field preferred, with at least one year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, a BA/BS in a health-related field with a minimum of three years of related work experience is acceptable. Candidate must be knowledgeable in adult learning principles.

SETTING 

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices. 

  ADA REQUIREMENT 

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job. 

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