Training Specialist

Access•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Organize courses with diverse activities and methods that cover all aspects of English language (speaking, writing, and comprehension)
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)
For Workforce Development: Bachelors Degree in Education, Computer Science, or other related degree program
For Youth & Education: Bachelors 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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: Arabic preferred

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