Trainer

Join the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS) at the University of Oklahoma (College of Continuing Education/Outreach) and be part of a team dedicated to improving the effectiveness of human services through training, consultation, and technical assistance in Oklahoma and across the nation for over 50 years. NRCYS is a leader in youth service philosophy, best practices, and youth engagement.

Position Summary:

The Trainer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high‑quality in‑person and virtual training for professionals serving children, youth, and families. This role provides training, consultation, and resource development in support of state and national initiatives.

Essential Duties:

• Training & Resource Development: Design and develop workshops, virtual training modules, and other learning opportunities. Create tools, activities, and bestpractice resources to support service delivery. Evaluate training effectiveness and incorporate feedback.
• Training Delivery: Deliver inperson and virtual training to professionals (adults) working with children, youth, and families. Facilitate interactive workshops, seminars, and group learning experiences.
• Technical Assistance & Consultation: Provide capacitybuilding consultation for individuals and organizations. Offer subjectmatter guidance.
• Program & Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate projects, meetings, and training events. Utilize data to guide decisionmaking and evaluate impact.
• Collaboration & Communication: Participate in collaborations, workgroups, and partnerships. Communicate effectively with stakeholders. Plan and attend internal and external meetings.
• Research & Best Practices: Maintain current knowledge of legislation, trends, and best practices. Conduct research to support training and development.
• Documentation: Prepare reports, correspondence, and documents.
• Travel: Regional and statewide travel is required on a regular basis.
• Commitment to Vision, Mission, Values, and Core Principles: Uphold, safeguard, and engage in activities to support NRCYS.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Relations, Psychology, Education, or related field, AND:

• related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of related experience.

Required Skills and Proficiencies:

• Knowledge of adult learning and training techniques
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to research topics and maintain professionalism

Department Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a closely related field.

Department Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in public or private social service agencies serving children, youth, and families, with a working knowledge of child welfare, juvenile justice, and related multidisciplinary service systems.
Knowledge of trauma
• informed care practices, child development, and youth engagement.
Designing and facilitating in
• person and virtual training and group learning sessions.
• Developing and evaluating training using instructional design and adult learning principles.
Developing asynchronous (self
• paced) training modules.
Creating and delivering in
• person, virtual, and blended learning experiences.
• Providing technical assistance and consultation.
Applying evidencebased and research
• informed practices to training and consultation.
• Understanding federal legislation, policies, practices, and initiatives related to children, youth, and family services.
Collaborating with public and private child‑ and youth
• serving organizations.

Department Preferred Skills and Proficiencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to provide high
• quality services while managing multiple projects under strict deadlines.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development (including knowledge of accessing child welfare legislation and continuing education resources).
Ability to think critically, problem
• solve, and exercise professional judgment.
Excellent interpersonal skills (including the ability to deliver highquality customer service and participate in departmental and cross
• departmental work teams).

Supervision: This position has no supervisory duties.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/PoliciesHandbooks/TBTesting.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.