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Training Specialist

1 month ago


Philadelphia, United States Drexel University Full time
Training Specialist

Job no: 503407
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA
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
  • One of the following combinations of education and experience:
    • 1) CHW/CPS certification (preferred)
    • 2) GED/high school diploma with 2 years' experience in human services, workforce development or classroom teaching/training
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
  • Center City - Philadelphia, PA

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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