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General Description
The Homeless Services Training Resource System (HSTRS), funded by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and housed at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, provides year-round in-person training courses on a variety of topics for staff of shelters and other homelessness service providers. Training courses are provided primarily in NYC, with most courses conducted at the Silberman School of Social Work.
HSTRS is recruiting for a Full-Time Trainer/Curriculum Developer to deliver in-person training sessions, develop new curriculum materials, and revise and update existing curricula. The Trainer/Curriculum Developer will work as part of a team to guide ongoing curriculum and program development. A preferred candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Delivering professional development training to both professional and para-professional staff;
- Direct service provision or program management in homelessness service settings and/or knowledge of key issues faced by homeless individuals and families, as well as service providers;
- Experience developing curriculum materials for professional development training.
Other Duties
Reporting to the HSTRS Training Coordinato, the Trainer/Curriculum Developer will:
- Complete orientation and training to learn about the training project;
- Deliver formal classroom training which will include lecture, discussion, visual aids, and participatory group activities;
- Travel to training sites in Harlem and Brooklyn as assigned and scheduled;
- Assist in development and coordination of local New York State Regional OTDA-sponsored Forums to foster community planning and coordination of homelessness related services;
- Assist in developing post-training learner materials designed to support enhanced employee performance back on the job;
- Review data from evaluation tools in inform continuous improvement;
- Participate in professional development sessions to improve classroom management skills while applying the principles of adult learning methodology;
- Advise Training Coordinator on potential enhancements to learning program curricula;
- Participate in regular project meetings, including meetings with the funding agency;
- Other duties as needed and assigned.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related social services field preferred;
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the fields of homelessness services, mental health, and/or training and education.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience delivering professional development programs in tradition in-person training sessions to adult learners;
- Experience designing and developing training materials;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Experience working on a diverse team, and with diverse constituencies.
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Key Features
Silberman School of Social Work
Part Time
Depends on Qualifications
20.00-21.00
Apr 27, 2019 (Or Until Filled)