Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the ARH Training Center and the Senior Director of Nursing Education & Professional Practice, the Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer delivers workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, personal safety, and response training to employees. Training is conducted in accordance with the organization’s workplace violence prevention program, curriculum standards, and applicable regulatory expectations. The role supports a culture of safety by preparing staff to recognize escalating behavior, use proactive communication strategies, reduce risk of injury, document appropriately, and respond to aggressive or potentially violent situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience teaching classes or trainings required.
• Current employment in good standing with the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners using lecture, discussion, practice, and scenario-based methods.
• Strong verbal communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict management skills.
• Successful completion of De-Escalation Instructor Certification is required before independent instruction.
• Ability to follow approved curriculum, organizational policy, and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• More than one year of experience teaching classes or trainings preferred.
• Clinical, behavioral health, emergency services, security, education, leadership, or workplace violence safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workplace violence prevention and de-escalation education and training using approved curriculum, teaching materials, demonstrations, scenario-based learning, and skills practice.
• Promote staff understanding of workplace violence risks, early warning signs, situational awareness, personal safety habits, communication techniques, avoidance strategies, de-escalation methods, and response actions.
• Provide instruction in a manner that supports psychological safety, professionalism, respect, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed communication.
• Adapt training delivery to different departments, roles, risk levels, learning styles, and operational schedules while maintaining fidelity to approved curriculum.
• Demonstrate and evaluate participant competency in approved techniques, including communication, positioning, escape, defensive response, and other skills authorized by the organization and instructor certification level.
• Maintain accurate attendance, competency, certification, and training completion records in accordance with organizational policy and program requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs and schedule classes.
• Model professional behavior, calm communication, accountability, and commitment to a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

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