What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at The Fedcap Group?
We are hiring in Pawtucket, Rhode Island! Join us at Easterseals Rhode Island for a rewarding job opportunity as a Training Specialist.
Mission: Easterseals Rhode Island's mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. www.Easterseals.com/rhodeisland
Easterseals Rhode Island operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides opportunities for people of all ages with a range of disabilities to achieve their full potential. From early intervention services to employment placement and community support, we help children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and seniors reach their fullest potential as they live, learn, work and play.
Position Summary:
Administrative Assistant/Timekeepers provide exceptional customer service to participants and others who visit the Pre-ETS High School & College Summer Work Program. They also play a pivotal role in managing the participant flow each day and capturing participant attendance.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design, administer, analyze and report the results of staff and client training needs assessments.
- Develop, coordinate and facilitate staff training programs in response to the results of training needs assessments, as well as internal and external audits.
- Research, identify and recommend external trainers and training curriculum in response to identified staff and client training needs.
- Host all external trainers and training events.
- Develop training evaluation instruments to measure and assess the impact of staff training on operational efficiencies and program effectiveness.
- Carry out special program development projects, as directed.
Education and Experience:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in teaching, curriculum development, human resources development, or a related field of study. A master’s degree in one of these fields is preferred.
- Not less than three (3) years of satisfactory full-time teaching or training experience, of which at least 1 year must have included curriculum research and development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Extensive public speaking, moderation and group facilitation experience.
- Experience working with public assistance recipients, the homeless, formally incarcerated people, and/or those affected by the challenges associated with poverty.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.