Community Training Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: This position plays a key role in providing the community career pathway courses, reskill/upskill training, and professional development training through Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s Skills Training Employment Programs (STEP), reaching clients across various locations such as the Goodwill Central Oklahoma corporate office, the Goodwill HUBs, mobile units, and on-site at various community partners’ locations within the service area, depending on job placement upon hiring.  
The Community Training Specialist is responsible for having a practical and working understanding of Goodwill’s overall pre-developed curriculum content including career pathway courses and the training/professional development material. This position competently manages the classroom while delivering Goodwill’s pre-developed curriculum using teaching strategies supporting different styles of adult learning. The organized Community Training Specialist collects and manages accurate records of all training performed including attendance, clients’ progress, assessments of training effectiveness, and supplemental materials/resources used. 
Additionally, this position actively models Goodwill’s four core values; 1) Respect, 2) Integrity, 3) Commitment, and 4) Innovation, within the classroom while interacting with clients and while carrying out day-to-day job responsibilities.  

Starting Pay: $60K

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k
• *All employees are eligible for the RISE program at Goodwill. RISE helps employees gain the skills they need for personal and career growth through career guidance, job training, and support for life’s challenges.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  
As a Community Training Specialist utilizing training curriculum developed by Goodwill Central Oklahoma: 
•    Train as scheduled by Community Training leadership for the designated areas assigned, the career pathway certificate and employment training programs offered under the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS). As the Community Training Specialist, you ensure the pre-developed training programs and coursework are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with CARF* and OBPVS* standards. 
•    Gain and maintain competency in all curriculum content within each of the currently offered career pathway certificate programs listed in Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s Client Course Catalog and/or identified by WFD leadership.  
•    Teach career pathway training material covering all program learning outcomes and content learning objectives as guided in the pre-development trainer’s manual noting supplemental resources (articles, activities, etc.) used while training so additional items may be considered for future revisions.  
•    Collect, maintain and submit data as stated in Goodwill Central Oklahoma Workforce Development (WFD) Standard Operating Procedures. 
•    Provide short-term community professional development training and/or workshops as directed and in locations as scheduled by WFD leadership. 
•    Gain and maintain competency in all curriculum content within each of the training/workshop classes you are assigned. 
•    Teach pre-developed, short-term community professional development training material covering all program learning outcomes and content learning objectives as guided in the   
pre-development trainer manual noting additional resources (articles, activities, etc.) used while training so supplemental items may be considered for future revisions.  
•    Collect, maintain and submit data for each training course as stated in Goodwill Central Oklahoma Workforce Development (WFD) Standard Operating Procedures. 
•    Serve on in-house committees as needed on behalf of Goodwill Central Oklahoma, contributing to organizational initiatives and projects. Additionally, the Community Training Specialist participates in staff, interagency, or other project coordinating meetings, collaborating with internal and external teams to support the successful execution of programs and services.  
 
*Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) **Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (OBPVS) 
 
As a Community Training Specialist teaching clients who are adults and/or older youth learners: 
•    Adapt as appropriate, teaching strategies to meet diverse adult learning styles (visual, experiential, self-directed) and to facilitate successful adult learning within the classroom setting. 
•    Incorporate real-world scenarios and practical applications while maintaining the integrity of course program learning outcomes and content learning objectives. 
•    Use interactive methods such as discussion, role-play, simulations, and use of digital tools such as video clips, PowerPoints, etc. to support successful adult engagement and individual styles of learning. 
•    Practice classroom management while fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. 
•    Apply learner support and coaching strategies such as o Offering one-on-one support, coaching, and feedback (as needed) to clients o Addressing learning barriers such as confidence, literacy, or technology skills o Encouraging client motivation, persistence, and accountability 
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, Business Administration, or related field, but certifications and experience are a must. 
•    3 years’ experience in public speaking or teaching roles is required. 
•    Clean driving record, driver’s license and valid insurance required; must be able to drivee on behalf of the organization and be insurable. 
•    Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members. 
•    Experience working with individuals with multiple barriers to employment preferred.  
•    Proficient in MS Office suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Google Apps, Outlook and able to navigate the internet easily. 
•    Must be eligible to work with children under the age of 18 without limitations. 
•    Responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar with Goodwill Central Oklahoma's safety policies, programs, and procedures. The trainer must adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and codes, attend safety training and meetings, and report any unsafe work conditions, accidents, or injuries immediately to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and participants. 
 
 
CORE COMPETENCIES: 
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: 
•    Commitment to our Mission and Lives our Values 
•    Decision Quality 
•    Managerial Courage 
•    Results Driven 
•    Customer Focus 
•    Time Management 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  
•    Must be able to explain understanding adult learning theory in relatable dialogue. 
•    Describe the level of familiarity of workforce development/industry-specific training. 
•    Provide two – three examples of professional experience in developing competency-based education and skills assessment. 
•    Maintain a positive, friendly attitude and a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.    
•    Must be familiar with the local community's support and training services.    
•    Effectively communicate, motivate, and encourage adults while providing vocational counseling and helping shift behaviors toward gaining employment.   
•    Provide support services by working with disabled/disadvantaged persons and assisting in the rehabilitation process of Goodwill Central Oklahoma.  
•    Must be able to Successfully complete and maintain:  
o CPR and 1st Aid Training  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:   
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  
•    This work is sedentary and requires the following activities: Sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity.  
•    Standing in front of a classroom for long periods of time. 
•    The employee may occasionally be required to climb or balance; crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.   
•    The ability to lift to 35 pounds, or more with assistance.  
•    Employees are required to operate a computer.  
•    This is considered a safety sensitive position. No level of impairment from drugs, alcohol or prescription medications will be acceptable while performing the essential functions of this job.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:    
•    Works in a climate controlled, office or classroom environment some of the time which may have variable temperatures.  
•    This position works in an office and classroom environment.  
•    This position has a set work week schedule. 
•    Low noise level. 
•    Works 40 hours per week or more with additional hours or weekends on occasion as needed and pre-arranged with WFD supervisor.  
•    May be required to work with individuals who have come from disadvantaging conditions including registered sex offenders, homeless, disabled, children, formerly incarcerated, veterans, and others. Training staff must be comfortable with the demographic served by Goodwill Central Oklahoma, which is a fair chance employer.  

 
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position.  These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.