Training and Development Instructor

Position: Training & Development Instructor

Program: Training & Technical Assistance

Department: Youth Services

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Compensation: $72,000 Annually

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Regular, Exempt

Probation: 180 Days

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:  Children, Youth, & Family Services offers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ ) youth the services, supports, and programs they need to develop the skills to transition successfully into adulthood.  Our programs are:  low-barrier; trauma, resilience, and healing-informed; culturally responsive; and operate according to Housing-First, Harm-Reduction, and anti-oppression principles.  We believe that all youth have the right to a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.  

The Youth Center specifically serves youth up to the age of 24 who are currently at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.  The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing.  Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter and a transitional living program (TLP).  Our community-based programs include services for youth at-home, in school or in systems of care. 

JOB SUMMARY:  Work with Employment as well as Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Team members to research, design, develop, and implement internal, external, and vocational training programs for LGBTQ transition aged youth (TAY) experiencing homelessness to succeed in career paths including culinary, social service, health service, and digital arts fields.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•    Provide training and coaching support for youth enrolled in vocational programs.

•    Provide training, technical assistance, coaching support for partner agencies, direct service teams, and stakeholders as well as staff.

•    Work with TTA team members, Youth Services staff, and other subject matter experts to develop content and/or coordinate with external agencies to deliver trainings for youth enrolled in vocational programs.

•    Develop a team of peer (youth) trainers to support implementation of training programs.

•    Work with Employment team members to develop and implement protocols to ensure fidelity and effectiveness of training service delivery and implementation practices.

•    Represent team in external spaces with stakeholders and decision makers.

•    Implement, track, and report on internal metrics such as recruitment, data entry, and partner outreach.

•    Work with Employment Team members and other staff to assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

•    Attend and participate in all staff meetings, site visits, and conference calls as necessary.

•    Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

•    Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.

•    A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.

•    Minimum 2 years of experience providing training, coaching, and/or technical assistance in a similar environment.

•    Minimum 2 years of work experiences in social services environment or equivalent education.

•    Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting LGBTQ youth, primarily youth in foster care/probation system and other systems of care.

•    Ability to demonstrate active listening skills, adult learner engagement, and group facilitation.

•    Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured.

•    Knowledge of housing-first, harm-reduction, trauma-informed care principles.

•    Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and travel regularly.

•    Self-motivated, energetic, flexible, and the ability to work in a team environment.

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills.

•    Excellent computer skills and knowledge including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems.

•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org