What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer
Requisition ID
2026-39806
Category
Allied Health
Job Locations
US-KY-Lexington
Community
System Lexington
Posted Date
10/15/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
ARH Training Center
Shift
Day Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Lexington
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40505
Facility/Process Level : Address
2260 Executive Drive
Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Associate Degree or Higher Preferred
Work Experience
1 year Experience teaching classes/trainings Required
Greater than 1 year Experience teaching classes/trainings Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Current employment in good standing with the organization
Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners using lecture, discussion, practice, and scenario-based methods
Strong verbal communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict management skills
Successful Completion of De-Escalation Instructor Certification prior to independent instruction
Ability to follow approved curriculum, organizational policy, and safety procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
Clinical, behavioral health, emergency services, security, education, leadership, or workplace
violence safety experience
Responsibilities:
Facilitate workplace violence prevention and de-escalation education/training using approved curriculum,
teaching materials, demonstrations, scenario-based learning, and skills practice
Promote staff understanding of workplace violence risks, early warning signs, situational awareness, personal safety habits, communication techniques, avoidance strategies, de-escalation methods, and response actions
Provide instruction/training in a manner that supports psychological safety, professionalism, respect, cultural
awareness, and trauma-informed communication
Adapt training delivery to meet the needs of different departments, roles, risk levels, learning styles, and
operational schedules while maintaining fidelity to the approved curricular content
Demonstrate and evaluate participant competency in approved techniques, including communication, positioning,
escape, defensive response, and other skills authorized by the organization and instructor certification level
Maintain accurate attendance, competency, certification, and training completion records in accordance with
organizational policy and program requirements
Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs and schedule classes
Model professional behavior, calm communication, accountability, and commitment to a safe environment