Training Specialist - Bilingual English/Spanish

JOB SUMMARY

The Training Specialist will conduct in-person and virtual training for employees working in a 24-hour shelter for unaccompanied children funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Training must ensure compliance with new hire and annual training requirements. Topics will include but are not limited to: Pre-service Training, Building Relationships with children, Understanding Child Development, First Aid/CPR, Developing a Culture of Care and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Training will focus on the further enhancing the employee's skills to ensure a safe residential experience for the children. Training Specialist must utilize current best practices using proven andragogy for learning and development to include training on policies, procedures, and skills. Training will also include certifying Youth Care Professionals in the Residential Child and Youth Care Professional training from the University of Oklahoma National Resource Center for Youth and Services (NRCYS), while adhering to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and ORR contract requirements. Must strictly enforce and adhere to ORR's Zero Tolerance Policy regarding abuse and neglect and all relevant ORR policies and procedures always ensuring the safety of the children and youth.

Shift:

Day Shift. Monday - Friday. off shifts or weekends will be pretty rare, but based on the needs of the business.

Wage:

$53,040.00/yr Salary

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops training courses and materials to be used in workshops, groups, and one-on-one training sessions. Follows the critical premises while training which include self-concept, adult learner experience, readiness to learn, orientation of education, and motivation to learn. Training will be provided to program staff, subcontractors, vendors, and volunteers to ensure a full understanding of the expectations of their interaction with youth in care. Conducts virtual and in-person trainings using Teams, Zoom, Canva, Prezi, PowerPoint, or other software systems. Assesses participants learning performance; identifies need for additional, specialized, or adaptive instruction. Maintains records of completed staff training and ensure staff is adhering to program, MDHHS and ORR contract training requirements. Program staff training is due either at time of employment, monthly, quarterly, or annually. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in education or other related fields with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and youth and 1 of those years being in a shelter setting with children preferred. May include Internship or Volunteer positions held, Join us as we strive to empower our workforce through exceptional training initiatives! We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $53,040.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Does this match your resume? (Mandatory): A bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and youth. At least 1 of those years in a shelter setting with children is preferred. Relevant internship or volunteer experience may be considered toward meeting these requirements. We are NOT THC friendly. Not even a little. We do pre-employment testing and reserve the right to random testing throughout employment. Will this be a problem for you?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

child services (raising own children doesn't count): 2 years (Required)

Language:

Bilingual English/Spanish (Mandatory) (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (With good driving record. We check this!) (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Albion, MI 49224 (Required)

Work Location:

In person