What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Specialist, Training and Capacity Building position at Hetrick-Martin Institute?
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST, TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Unit: Programs
Department: Youth Services
Reports to: Coordinator, Training and Capacity Building
Classifications: Exempt, F.T. (YSD)
The Training and Capacity Building Specialist is responsible for developing, facilitating, and assessing internal and external trainings that promote cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and best practices to inform professional development opportunities for supporting LGBTQIA youth by HMI staff and community partners.
Essential Functions:
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Role Description |
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65% |
Training and Capacity Building Services |
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· Workshop development and facilitation, including: · Design and deliver dynamic, interactive training modules for youth-serving professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and institutional partners. · Facilitate workshops on topics such as LGBTQIA cultural competency, trauma-informed care, anti-racist practices, harm reduction, and inclusive youth engagement. · Assess training impact using feedback surveys, pre/post-tests, and outcome assessments to continuously improve effectiveness. · Support onboarding of new HMI staff through culturally relevant and equity-centered orientation sessions.
· Conduct training coordination and logistics, including: · Securing and procuring in-person training spaces or setting up virtual sessions using the agency's meeting software · Managing pre and post-training material distribution · Tracking and recording attendance data in Salesforce and sharing reports with the data team · Maintaining an organized database of training participants for funding compliance and future communications
· Engage in outreach and engagement efforts, including: · Conduct continuous outreach to expand training participation, engaging with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), NYC Department of Education, Licensed Masters/Clinical Social Workers (for NYSED CEU trainings), and other adult learners. · Conduct and share consistent, monthly training and capacity building communication, such as a newsletter · Promote training opportunities through social media and interagency communications · Stay current with trends in public health, adolescent development, and LGBTQIA best practices.
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10% |
Programmatic Direct Service |
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Work closely with other HMI departments and staff to support ongoing programs and services 1. Outreach and engage youth during Program Common Hours (3:30pm – 7:30pm). 2. Prepare for and facilitate weekly ad-hoc group-based activities for general programming, as needed. 3. Perform general staff duties, such as Café duty, general event set-up/breakdown, etc. 4. Participate and assist with general HMI agency-wide events. |
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15% |
Administrative & Other Duties |
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Track youth member enrollment/activities and contractual requirements, and prepare reports and paperwork requested as needed by agency or funders. 1. Maintain client-level data, including follow-up notes and referral logs. 2. Maintain group-level documentation, including sign-in sheets and session summaries in Salesforce 3. Document, code, and enter data for program analysis. 4. Submit all necessary documentation to Data Coordinator(s). Participate in professional development trainings
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As needed |
Other duties as assigned by supervisor. |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree in education, health education, public health, or related human services field.
- Experience navigating community networks and engaging in partner efforts to expand profewsional development opportunities for adult learners.
- Experience facilitating group discussions and managing a variety of small and large group dynamics.
- Experience planning and implementing workshops and trainings.
- At least two years experience working with at-risk adolescent and LGBTQ populations, as well as diverse youth populations in an urban setting from various cultures, intersections, and backgrounds.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment when appropriate; strong decision-making skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, spreadsheet/database applications.
- Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) skills a plus.
Working Conditions:
- Work at 2 Astor Place, NYC
- Standard Hours are Mon – Fri, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with an hour lunch break; occasional schedule changes for outreach work and events.
Salary : $28,520 - $51,906