What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at Talbert House?
Position Summary: Responsible for providing training
Job Responsibilities:
- Present evidence-based courses in areas pertaining to service provision in one or more of the following: behavioral health, community corrections, prevention, leadership and development or other areas of focus within Talbert House
- Utilize adult learning principles to engage staff and transfer learning
- Develop and/or implement new training initiatives in accordance with agency standards and practices
- Obtain additional training and certification as required to provide course content
- Remain up to date with current research on effective interventions and treatment models within specific areas of focus
- Train on various electronic systems in order to enhance client care
- Ability to research and support developed course content with reliable research and references
- May support specific training needs or contract/funder requirements through collaboration with agency leadership
- Collect, monitor and utilize customer feedback and evaluation to enhance customer outcomes
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong facilitation/presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and flexibility
- Work independently and create relationships with area non-profits
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and other relevant software
- Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
- Knowledge of classroom based training delivery and adult learning principles
- Travel locally in personal vehicle
Job Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, Organizational Development, or related field
- Two years’ experience in direct service or operational supervision
- Demonstrated training experience.
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Occasional standing and walking. Frequent sitting.
- Gross Mobility: Rare lifting, climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Occasional reaching, bending and handling.
- Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity, and visual accommodation. Frequent talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
