Workforce Development Facilitator

POSITION TITLE: Workforce Development Facilitator

JOB TYPE: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Union, Benefitted

PROGRAM: CS Learning

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Workforce Development

SUMMARY:

Community Solutions is seeking a Workforce Development Facilitator II with expertise in project management, curriculum development, and best practices in substance use disorder treatment. This position will coordinate and oversee the development and facilitation of training courses related to substance use disorders, treatment methods, client engagement, recovery pathways, dual diagnosis, harm reduction, overdose prevention, and more.

We seek someone dedicated to breaking the stigma and barriers to substance use disorder treatment, is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and shares our passion for collaborating with community partners to ensure access to high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have experience implementing evidence-based practices, developing training content for adult learners, facilitating training, and holding accountability on projects and deliverables.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications and Knowledge:

Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please understand that no one ever meets 100% of the capabilities. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply. This might be the right next role for you if you have:

• Fully bilingual an biliterate in Spanish or another threshold language, such as Vietnamese or Tagalog.
• Proven experience (3 years) providing substance use disorder services and/or facilitating related training in health, human services, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, education, related field, OR a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential; higher-level certification (e.g., CADC-II, LAADC) preferred.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to create and manage project plans, set objective, and track progress.
• A deep commitment to fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and developing passionate, highly skilled staff.
• Strong knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and the ability to integrate them into training content.
• Experience facilitating training utilizing best practices in adult learning to groups of 50 individuals across multiple disciplines and leadership levels.
• Demonstrated track record of engaging facilitation and strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Comfortable writing grant report summaries, event descriptions, and writing skills demonstrate good use of English grammar, sentence structure, and punctation.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of and prior experience in applicable eLearning software, project management tracking and presentation tools (Microsoft Projects, Teams, SharePoint), and presentation tools (Canva and Zoom).
  
  
  

Special Requirements: Must be able to receive criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices. Position requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.

What You'll Be Doing in the role of Workforce Development Facilitator: The following are examples of essential job duties for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned to support the program and Agency.

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training sessions on substance use disorders (SUD), evidence-based practices, and client-centered approaches for adult learners in behavioral health settings.
• Create training curricula, presentations, and supporting materials that translate complex concepts into accessible, practical tools for diverse professional audiences.
• Facilitate interactive learning experiences, including workshops, webinars, and blended learning formats, that promote skill-building and knowledge retention.
• Stay current with research, policies, and best practices in SUD treatment, prevention, and recovery support, and integrate this knowledge into training content and resources.
• Ensures a high-quality standard for all agency staff and community workshops by implementing and adhering to adult learning principles and understanding effective education and teaching methods.
• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to design and implement training courses related to the treatment of substance use disorders and related subjects.
• Perform the full range of project management cycle, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting of projects related to course development and implementation.
• Ensure that DEIB principles are integrated into course materials and learning platforms.
• Utilize evaluation data to inform strategy development and action planning to inform improvements in staff knowledge base and skills in the treatment of substance use disorders.
• Write clear concise, and effective course syllabus, presentation, training guides, correspondence, and other forms of communication (e.g., articles, short videos, etc.).
• Willingness to take initiative, high level of self-motivation, and ease of working independently or as part of a team.
• Collaborate with external consultants, learning partners, and state-wide stakeholders.
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Working at Community Solutions:

The annual base salary range for this role starts at $75,000 annually. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, licensure, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and encourage a strong work-life balance. We believe in supporting the whole person by providing: 

• Medical, dental and vision 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays as well as 96 sick hours per year and self-care time
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family leave
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to both sit and stand for extended periods, talk and hear, and use office equipment; occasional need to lift and move objects up to 25lbs.

Work Environment and Location: This position is located within commutable distance to our Gilroy headquarters and is open to a hybrid work schedule, with occasional needs to be able to travel into our offices in San Jose and Morgan Hill.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• License: Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Please note that Community Solutions has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and clients. As a condition of employment, Community Solutions employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.
  
  
  

Note: This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.