Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • 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 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 injury risk, document appropriately, and respond to aggressive or potentially violent situations.

The trainer adapts instruction to different departments, roles, risk levels, learning styles, and operational schedules while maintaining the approved curriculum. The role also demonstrates and evaluates participant competency in approved techniques and maintains accurate training and certification records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 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 before independent instruction.
• Ability to follow approved curriculum, organizational policy, and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• Greater than 1 year of experience teaching classes or trainings.
• 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.
• Teach staff about workplace violence risks, early warning signs, situational awareness, personal safety habits, communication techniques, avoidance strategies, de-escalation methods, and response actions.
• Deliver instruction in a way that supports psychological safety, professionalism, respect, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed communication.
• Adapt training to different departments, roles, risk levels, learning styles, and operational schedules while maintaining fidelity to approved curricular content.
• Demonstrate and evaluate participant competency in approved techniques, including communication, positioning, escape, defensive response, and other skills authorized by the organization and the instructor’s 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