Drexel University Philadelphia , PA 19107
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Training Specialist
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Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health
Job Summary
The Drexel University Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health (CNSJ) seeks at per diem Training Specialist to support innovative trauma informed workforce development programming for Philadelphia youth impacted by trauma and violence.
CNSJ works to promote health, nonviolence and social justice through trauma informed practice, research, professional development, and advocacy for policy change. The Community Health Worker/Certified Peer Specialist (CHWP) Training Academy is a nine-week, 165-hour, trauma informed, mutual learning environment for young people (18-24) with lived experience of violence to gain credentials as CHWs and CPSs and become healers and helpers in their own communities. The Academy helps young people grow into trauma informed, human services professionals who share life experience with their clients, break down stigma, and walk alongside people to help them access services.
The Training Specialist will be primarily responsible for the delivery of the CHWP Training Academy content and case management with participants in conjunction with the Program Manager and other CNSJ staff. The Training Specialist is further responsible for assisting the Program Manager in implementation of community outreach and engagement activities to support the overall goals of CNSJ. The successful candidate will be sensitive to issues of race, violence and trauma, an energetic leader and self-starter, capable of teamwork, possess a diverse skillset and able to effectively multi-task and problem solve.
Essential Functions
Training & Facilitation
Support the identification, interviewing, and on-boarding of young adults impacted by violence into the CHWP Training Academy.
Deliver scripted training modules and contribute to training facilitation.
Manage participant files and program database; enter and update data as needed.
Provide support for program evaluation.
Community Engagement
Recruit and network with community partners to identify potential participants for CHWP Training Academy.
Identify and build relationships with community organizations in conjunction with creating a direct referral source for Center programming.
Track metrics for improvement of community outreach and engagement activities.
Individual Coaching and Support
Assess training participants' needs, strengths, and barriers.
Provide on-going training relating to job seeking, and the skills of maintaining employment once hired.
Assist participants in all stages of job search, including resume and cover letter development, job application and interview preparation.
Provide information about job listings, job fairs; networks with and refers participants to employers and training providers.
Monitor participants' progress; contacts participants to review their plans and progress; update individual files and program database as required.
Assists participants in navigating and accessing other community and government agency services to address varied needs that may interfere with employment and training including, housing, food access, childcare, public benefits, etc.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with trauma informed care, positive youth development, and/or harm reduction frameworks
Experience working with individuals who have experienced significant barriers to employment, including history of violence, trauma, homelessness, incarceration, substance use and mental health challenges
Classroom/virtual teaching experience
Experience working with adult learners and/or opportunity youth
Experience planning/facilitating lessons
Physical Requirements
Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically standing, walking
Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Location
Additional Information
This is a full-time per diem position classified as exempt. The pay offered is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
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Advertised: Jun 27 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 27 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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