Training Host

Training Host

Req No: 2022-14478
Category: Community/Social Services
Type: Part-Time Contract
Salary: $20/hour
Close Date:

Overview
This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place on October 17, 2022.

This is an on-call/as-needed part time position scheduled weekdays between 7:00am - 4:30pm. The incumbent can be scheduled from 0-20 hours per week. This position is based out of Los Angeles/Ventura.

Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University School of Social Work, was established in 1996 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. Our services incorporate principles of anti-racist, trauma-informed, and recovery oriented practices. Providing over 70,000 learning experiences to health and human service and justice system professionals annually, the Academy creates experiences with the mission to provide exceptional learning and development experiences for the transformation of individuals, organizations, and communities. The Academy continues to grow with new programs and a variety of workforce development solutions in Southern California and beyond.

A significant effort in the Academy's commitment to the ongoing work of creating an anti-racist, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed workplace is the recruitment of individuals who represent the full diversity of our community. The Academy invests in people to create an innovative work environment that promotes well-being and a culture that builds on and fosters the strengths of its staff and their intersectional identities. When you join the Academy team you can expect to contribute to an inclusive and innovative environment where the sharing of ideas, perspectives, and experiences is welcomed and encouraged. In applying for a position at the Academy, we invite you to consider our Core Values and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Child Welfare Development Services (CWDS) provides workforce development, organizational support, technical assistance and capacity building for the public child welfare staff of Southern California counties. These services include coaching, simulation, classroom training, eLearning and evaluation services. Workforce development services consist of development opportunities for new social workers, the existing workforce, supervisors, managers and executive level leadership as well as community partners and multi-disciplinary partners working closely with child welfare agencies.


Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the CWDS Training Coordinator, the Training Host is responsible for providing general support for training operations. This includes supporting trainers and trainees in the virtual and/or classroom environment; managing the training environment; preparation of training materials; and various on and off-site coordination tasks. This position is part time, on an on-call basis, and work is primarily in a training environment.

This position is currently virtual, requiring telework. At this time there is not a planned date to return to in-person training. The requirements of this position may change if in-person coverage is requested in the future. In-person coverage requires travel to training sites in the LA/Ventura area.

The following information is intended to be a representation of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed or updated, at any time, based on the needs of the department.

Please note: some duties may include working with and/or exposure to sensitive/traumatic topics or material dealing with child abuse, elder abuse and/or issues and scenarios related to mental health, substance use, and/or racism.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

TRAINING SUPPORT (95%)

• Support training events in a virtual or in-person classroom environment up to 3-8 days per month on average
• In the virtual classroom, run training in the zoom platform and manage minor technical issues
• In the in-person classroom, assures training environment is kept in a clean and organized manner on a daily basis
• Support trainer needs and sends reminders to trainers and trainees of upcoming trainings one week prior to the training day including location of training
• Administer evaluations, pre/post tests, and provide assistance (as needed) maintaining the integrity and security of evaluation and pre/post test data
• Evaluate training day using training observation form scoring rubric on the following: trainer preparedness, training content, transfer of learning and Evidence Based Practice, training delivery, and strengths and challenges
• Set up technology (laptops, projectors, speakers, tablets) and ensure they are functioning properly before and during the training
• Purchase hosting snacks and refreshments for training on and off-site
• Move audio/visual equipment and other training materials (weighing up to 50 pounds) for various classrooms and event needs
• Store training materials and host items in personal residence or vehicle
• Provide short presentations to groups of 10-35 trainees on an occasional basis
• Communicate clearly, efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner with Training Coordinators, Training Operations Assistants and County Partner

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)

Stay up to date on all information regarding training team processes including policies, procedures, resources, concerns, relationships with constituents, and county organizational culture

Perform other duties as assigned which are in the best interests of the Academy for Professional Excellence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, stakeholders and training participants

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;

Ability to display flexibility and to change direction as needed.

Ability to work in a team setting and relate well to others within the Academy for Professional Excellence environment.

Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to display organization, detail-oriented and to consistently meet deadlines,

Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity

Ability to plan and manage the virtual classroom environment and troubleshoot challenges

Ability to organize and plan work including handling multiple priorities and interruptions and work within strict deadlines

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

Ability to manage conflict in a training/classroom setting

Ability to perform as a mobile worker

Valid Driver’s license and daily access to personal vehicle, local travel is required of the position

Ability to display proficiency in the use of technological equipment, computers, and computer applications

Ability to understand standard office procedures; to operate standard office equipment and software packages; to learn office technology systems; to perform basic arithmetic calculations; and typing and keyboard skills

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to perform as a mobile worker

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to six months of experience performing support services for an instructional program and involving such as preparing, producing, dispensing or storing materials, supplies, and equipment

OR

Equivalent to one year of experience in ordering, purchasing, accounting or in office work related to technical materials, supplies or equipment or in an office which provided similar services to a technical function or unit

OR

Equivalent to two years of relevant college coursework

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Candidate must reside in California and able to report to worksite when needed.
• The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing

San Diego State University Research Foundation is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation

San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer


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