Training Specialist

PROMESA R.H.C.F. • Buffalo, NY

6h

About The Position

We are seeking a Training Specialist with lived experience and/or deep familiarity with survivor perspectives, especially regarding firearm surrender in domestic violence or similar contexts. This individual will play a critical role in informing policy implementation through client interviews, developing training courses, and participating in stakeholder and strategy meetings.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required
• Knowledge of firearm surrender policies and survivor safety planning.
• Experience with qualitative research or participatory evaluation methods.
• Comfort with documentation and reporting for grant-funded projects

Responsibilities

• Client Interview & Insight Gathering:  Conduct interviews with clients, focusing on firearm surrender experiences. Extract themes and trends that reflect lived experiences and survivor perspectives to inform broader implementation efforts.
• Inform Implementation Efforts:  Participate in strategic implementation meetings and bring forward the voice and lived experience of survivors, especially as it pertains to firearm surrender processes and safety considerations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Attend and actively contribute to all Erie County Stakeholder Team meetings, ensuring consistent representation of survivor-informed perspectives in all planning and review processes.
• Training Development & Facilitation:  Design and deliver targeted trainings for grant partners with a strong emphasis on survivor and lived experience insights. Trainings may address best practices, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive engagement.
• Methodology Development & Tracking: Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement a methodology for tracking client responses related to firearm surrender. Data gathered will be analyzed and used to inform semi-annual progress reports.
• Progress Reporting & Evaluation:  Provide insights and analysis from interviews and data tracking to support continuous evaluation and refinement of firearm surrender policies and practice

Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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