Training Specialist

Description

Who We Are

Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Our Values

Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:

Diversity and Inclusion: Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all

Strategic Innovation: Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families

Quality Service: Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other

Collaborative Relationships: Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed Training Specialist to join our dynamic and innovative organization. The Training Specialist is responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of training to all child welfare, school personnel, community professionals and families as it relates to prevention, safety and well-being of children and families.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Research, develop and deliver training regarding trauma, secondary trauma, exposure to violence, child and family welfare, behavioral health and other areas as needed to child welfare professionals, school personnel and other professionals and community members who work with children and families
• Coordinate training utilizing external trainers for internal personnel, Project Harmony partners and the community, including but not limited to clinical and evidence-based practices
• Develop relationships with key members in the Project Harmony service area and serve as a liaison for training and training department initiatives
• Write and maintain/update training curricula
• Promote training to professional groups in the areas that Project Harmony serves
• Evaluate training needs based on research and professional and community response to determine areas where additional training, as well as improvement in training curricula, is necessary
• Create and maintain training handouts
• Assist in developing child abuse policies for schools, churches and other agencies
• Ensure culturally competent trainings are provided without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Assist in managing training data collection
• Answer phone, email and web-based inquiries about training
• Monitor training registrations
• Initiate conversation about training cost for training requests
• Customer service duties, to include greeting guests, preparing signage, providing refreshments, etc.
• Assist with tours and presentations in the facility
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Must be willing to travel regionally (Western Nebraska, Iowa) and nationally, as needed
• Intermittent sitting, standing and walking will be required
• Occasional lifting and carrying of assorted materials from 25 to 75 lbs. will be required
• Onsite attendance is required of this position
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, gender or sexual orientation
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, counseling, education or other related field, with equivalent relevant experience
  
  

Experience And Training

• 3 + years of previous professional experience related to teaching, training and/or previous experience working with schools, child welfare and/or families preferred
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate strong presentation skills
• Knowledge of instructional design related to adult learning
• Demonstrate effective communication skills (written, verbal and active listening)
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Knowledge and understanding of child welfare
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma, trauma informed care and secondary trauma
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and use of presentation software, including PowerPoint, Prezi, Articulate, etc
• Demonstrate instructional technology skills
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality
  
  

Other

• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.