Training Specialist (Workforce Development)

Access Group - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Dearborn, MI

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About the position

The Training Specialist in Workforce Development is responsible for facilitating professional development opportunities for adults, creating a safe and engaging learning environment. This role involves organizing training materials, delivering instruction using best practices in adult learning, and assessing the training needs of participants. The specialist will also monitor and evaluate training effectiveness, maintain accurate records, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Organize and obtain course materials such as handouts and visual materials
• Facilitate training using specified curricula at locations identified by agency management
• Present information using best practice strategies in adult learning to implement training
• Assist in the development of alternative training classes if expected outcomes are not seen
• Use knowledge to inform equipping training materials and activities relevant to training
• Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness
• Maintain accurate and complete data records and prepare reporting as needed
• Participate fully in continued professional development opportunities throughout employment with other network agencies and staff
• Set up classroom with technology and manipulatives as required
• Assess training needs of each participant through entrance interviews, assessment testing and collaboration with program case managers
• Create targeted lesson plans for individuals or groups to help obtain entry-level employment skills
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures
• Assist in organizing program events both in the classroom and in the community to support program objectives
• Conduct community outreach activities and awareness campaigns to increase recognition and participation in services offered
• Observe and provide feedback regarding training specialist and instructors' lesson delivery
• Conduct classroom observations and skill development for other training specialists and instructors
• Represent ACCESS to external partners on boards, community groups and coalitions
• Support reporting efforts for ACCESS, funders, and other community stakeholders
• Work with supervisor to determine volunteer placement and maintenance
• Teach various program classes as needed
• Maintain currency in training and development techniques
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Computer Science, or related degree program
• At least two years of hands-on experience planning and implementing lesson plans and teaching/tutoring adults or equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of adult learning
• Effective use of instructional media and teaching methods
• Ability to organize and present information in an interesting manner
• Ability to evaluate individual and/or group instructional needs
• Ability to communicate sufficiently to teach adults

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of child development
• Experience in lesson planning
• Experience in training and development

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours