Peace Academy Training Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

6d • $44,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking a full-time Peace Academy Training Specialist to join their Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Team. MFS is leading the Communities Partnering 4 Peace initiative, a framework aimed at reducing violence and gang activity through community-driven strategies. This role will contribute to empowering community-based organizations and transforming community perceptions and realities regarding violence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in developing curriculum, coordinating trainings, or related experience.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with formerly incarcerated and/or street-involved individuals.
• Graduate of Peace Academy outreach, case management, or victim services cohort.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of academy training operations through service delivery, delivery partners, and implementation of evaluation/CQI programs.
• Foster an environment of open communications and collaboration among academy staff and partners, building a student-centered, community-focused team.
• Participate in the development of the training curriculum and instructors to cultivate leadership in violence reduction.
• Coordinate a range of training programs for violence intervention, law enforcement, and other stakeholders, including developing schedules, preparing trainers, creating visual aids, and analyzing evaluation data.
• Coordinate trainings on violence reduction issues such as community organizing, cultural competence, and multi-sector collaboration.
• Provide technical support for implementing new strategies, ensuring program model fidelity, documentation, collaboration, and use of evaluation feedback.
• Actively participate in forums, meetings, and strategy sessions with community members, public officials, law enforcement, and subject matter experts.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Academy events like graduations and cohort meet and greets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED