Training Specialist (Workforce Development) Job at ACCESS, Dearborn, MI

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  • ACCESS
  • Dearborn, MI

Job Description

Job Title: Training Specialist

Job Status: Full-time

Functional areas/departments this position may be located:

  • Workforce Development
  • Youth and Education – Adult and Family Learning

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training facilitate ongoing training/professional development opportunities for adults by creating a safe learning environment designed to engage adult students to reach their professional goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Organize and obtain course materials such as handouts and visual materials
  • Facilitate training using specified curricula at locations identified by agency management
  • Present information using best practice strategies in adult learning to implement training
  • Assist in the development of alternative training classes, if expected outcomes are not seen
  • Use knowledge to inform equipping training materials and activities relevant to training
  • Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness
  • Maintain accurate and complete data records and prepare reporting, as needed
  • Participate fully in continued professional development opportunities throughout employment with other network agencies and staff
  • Set up classroom with technology and manipulatives as required
  • May assess training needs of each participant through the use of entrance interviews, assessment testing and collaboration with program case managers
  • May create targeted lesson plans for each individual or groups of individuals designed to help the participant(s) obtain entry-level employment skills
  • May use a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures
  • May assist in organizing program events both in the classroom and in the community to support program objectives
  • May conduct community outreach activities and awareness campaigns to increase recognition and participation in services offered
  • May observe and provide feedback regarding training specialist and instructors’ lesson delivery
  • May conduct classroom observations and skill development for other training specialists and instructors
  • May represent ACCESS to external partners on boards, community groups and coalitions
  • May support reporting efforts for ACCESS, funders, and other community stakeholders
  • May work with supervisor to determine volunteer placement and maintenance
  • May teach various program classes as needed
  • Maintain currency in training and development techniques
  • Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Principles, methods, and techniques of adult learning
  • Effective use of instructional media
  • Teaching methods and principles
  • Individual and group behavior
  • Applicable computer and software use

Skill in:

  • Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

  • Organize and present information and material in an interesting and challenging manner
  • Organize and maintain records and appropriate documentation
  • Evaluate individual and/or group instructional needs
  • Communicate sufficiently to teach adults
  • Maintain proficiency in subject matter taught
  • Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
  • Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
  • Work flexible hours (i.e., evening and weekend hours as required)

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum Degree Required:
    • For Workforce Development: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Computer Science, or other related degree program
    • For Youth & Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, or other related degree program

~or~

  • At least two years of hands-on experience planning and implementing lesson plans and teaching/tutoring adults or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
    • None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Workforce Development: None generally required

Youth and Education: Travel to multiple locations is required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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