Training and Capacity Building Coordinator

PROGRESSIVE LIFE CENTER•Washington, DC

5d•$0 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Progressive Life Center (PLC) is seeking a Training and Capacity Building Coordinator to support its role as Administrative Partner for the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) Community Programming Initiative. PLC connects court-involved youth and families with community-based programs, services, and resources through coordinated, individualized support. The coordinator supports the assessment, coordination, implementation, and operational management of services and training for PLC subgrantees. The role designs and delivers training, provides technical assistance, assesses training needs, evaluates instructional effectiveness, maintains training records and curriculum, and collaborates with program staff, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts. The position also supports strategic planning and evaluation of training programs, maintains data in the FAMCare system, and develops curriculum that helps subgrantees create programming aligned with the district-wide violence interruption focus. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. The candidate should have experience coordinating training events, knowledge of instructional design and learning management tools, and the ability to manage the full training cycle. Travel within the Washington Metropolitan region is required, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Certification in the NTU™ Service Delivery Model is required within one year of hire. The position offers a hybrid work schedule after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, or a related field.
Proven work experience coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting.
Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation.
Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools.
Ability to complete the full training cycle, including assessment, development, design, implementation, and evaluation.
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques.
Advanced organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments.
Ability to interact successfully with people from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of responsibility.
Ability to work with discretion, personal initiative, and autonomy.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to travel within the Washington Metropolitan region.
Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Computer software experience using databases and Microsoft Office 365.
Obtain certification in the NTU™ Service Delivery Model within one year of hire.
Sensitivity to and competence in cultural differences among PLC’s service population.
Ability to build mutually respectful partnerships with individuals served and their families, supporting them in developing skills and confidence to address issues and problems.
Ability to work in partnership with other team members.
Ability to set limits, maintain the practitioner’s helping role, and intervene appropriately to meet the needs of people served or their family members.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, organizational development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Participate in the assessment, coordination, and implementation of services and programs, focusing on administrative requirements and operational management of the service delivery model.
Participate in meetings about developing and delivering trainings to PLC subgrantees.
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance and Compliance Coordinator to identify subgrantee needs and challenges.
Manage, design, develop, coordinate, and conduct large- or small-scale training programs.
Plan training and design and develop outsourced or in-house training programs.
Select appropriate training methods, such as simulations, mentoring, on-the-job training, and professional development classes.
Facilitate technical assistance sessions for subgrantees and provide ongoing assistance as identified.
Promote available training opportunities to subgrantees and provide relevant information and updates about upcoming community trainings.
Conduct subgrantee needs assessments and identify skills or knowledge gaps.
Assess instructional effectiveness and prepare evaluation reports on the impact of training on Service Coalition providers.
Partner with internal stakeholders and consult subject matter experts regarding instructional design.
Maintain an updated curriculum database and training records.
Consult with program directors, managers, and supervisors to assess training needs and develop corresponding programs.
Evaluate procedures and course effectiveness, and update trainings as needed.
Attend required virtual and in-person meetings.
Conduct strategic planning, resource allocation, evaluation, and logic modeling for the training program.
Enter and maintain accurate data in the FAMCare system.
Develop and monitor the success of a training curriculum that supports subgrantees in creating programming aligned with the district-wide violence interruption focus.
Participate in supervision meetings with the program director.
Perform other duties as assigned.