Peace Academy Training Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

6h • 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 violence reduction framework that uses community-driven strategies to empower organizations and intervene with high-risk individuals. This role will contribute to a holistic approach that addresses violence proactively and reactively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• 3+ years of experience in developing curriculum, coordinating trainings and/or related experience, required.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions, required.
• Excellent computer, communication, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of the Trauma Informed Care principles.
• Familiar with Chicago neighborhoods and the fundamental drivers of violence.
• Ability to take initiative, be detail-oriented, meet deadlines, and lead by example.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team and respond well to supervisor direction and follow up.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the academy training operations through service delivery, delivery partners, and implementation of evaluation/CQI programs.
• Foster an environment of open communications and collaboration, building a student-centered, community-focused team among all academy staff and partners.
• Participate in the development of the training curriculum and instructors to cultivate leadership in the field of violence reduction.
• Coordinate a range of training programs for violence intervention, law enforcement, and other stakeholders, including developing training schedules, identifying and preparing trainers, developing visual aids, collecting and analyzing evaluation data, and reviewing classroom assignments.
• Coordinate trainings on issues of violence reduction, which may include community organizing and engagement, cultural competence and humility, and multi-sector collaboration.
• Provide technical support to the field in implementing new strategies that demonstrate program model fidelity, golden thread documentation, collaboration across communities, and use of evaluation feedback to inform practice.
• Actively participate in forums, meetings, and strategy sessions with community members, public officials, law enforcement, and other subject matter experts.
• Assist Training Manager Lead on the development and implementation of Academy events, such as graduation and cohort meet and greets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• $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