Make a difference to individuals and our community today and for many years to come! Maryville Academy has an opening for fulltime bilingual (English/Spanish) Staff Trainer to work in the Des Plaines location.
About Maryville Academy
For more than 132 years Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children. As the world has changed so have the needs of the families and children we serve. Maryville has adapted by focusing on our communitys most critical issues. Today our range of programs includes residential care mental health services healthcare and family support services as well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings. Maryvilles mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual spiritual moral and emotional growth.
About the Staff Educator position
The Bilingual Staff Trainer is a fulltime position responsible for developing and designing conventional and elearning curriculum with a focus on compliance with specific program governance and/or federal state regulations. The Bilingual Staff Trainer assists in onboarding facilitation and continuing education functions inclassroom training curriculum revitalization and special projects. This position also serves as a Learning Management Systems (LMS) administrator entering employee training data processing reports and evaluating overall training quality and effectiveness. The Bilingual Staff Trainer is a grant position funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and any successor funding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops and facilitate the implementation of training as required by the ORR for programs working with unaccompanied children.
- Supports Maryvilles PreService Training for employees working with UC as well as ORRspecific onboarding training processes;
- Assess training effectiveness by using pre/posttest measures and surveys examine various records and reports recommend modifications to training as appropriate;
- Evaluate training progress and training procedures to monitor and analyze course effectiveness and update curriculum as needed;
- Coordinate with program leadership to address emerging training needs;
- Effectively deliver training in a class setting or distance learning;
- Tracks training achieved by each employee in ORRsponsored programs;
- Attends a minimum of 40 hours advanced training/workshops on an annual basis;
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
- Bachelors Degree preferred in Instructional Design Workforce Education or related field OR Bachelors degree in any other field with 3 years experience in workforce education;
- Minimum 2 years of social services and/or mental/behavioral health industry experience
- Minimum 35 years of experience in Learning & Development or in related Training positions
- Demonstrated experience facilitating a variety of topics and all levels of organization
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- NonViolent Crisis Intervention Instructor preferred
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Instructor preferred
Skills /Knowledge:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Strong proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard curriculum design software applications
- Proficient with technology and developing technologybased solutions
- Strong knowledge of training processes and procedures
- Creative ability writing proficiency and visual graphics design ability
- Strong public speaker with good facilitation skills and a high energy level
- Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
- Working knowledge of learning management systems
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Understanding of internal client relationships in a decentralized environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of adult learning principles various training methods and web delivery tools (video podcasts webinars)
Physical Demands:
- Required to frequently sit stand bend stoop and walk sometimes for extended periods.
- Required to occasionally lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
- Must have visual hearing and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.
Environment and Scheduling:
- Work is performed in designated administrative office settings and at Maryville program sites.
- Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.
Salary:
$60000 to $63000 Per year.
Why Join the Maryville Family
Maryville offers all fulltime employees:
- PPO health insurance options
- Vision Insurance
- Dental insurance (after one year of service)
- FSA and HSA
- 403(b)
- Paid vacation and sick days
- 9 paid holidays a year
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance (after one year of service)
- Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service)
- For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides please visit our website at www.maryvilleacademy.
To Apply
Please complete the application at the links above and below along with your cover letter and resume.
Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age race color religion sex marital status national origin veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
Staff IC