Training Specialist

Training Specialist

Department: Workforce Development

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Training Specialist

Job Status: Full-time

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

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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