• Trainer

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Albany, NY)


    Trainer

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $28.85 - $31.25 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

    Description

    Are you a direct service provider looking to advance into the next chapter of your career by starting a training position and having less day-to-day client interaction?

     

    Northern Rivers Family of Services seeks a Trainer at our Sidney Albert Training and Research Institute (SATRI). SATRI provides curriculum design, development and training to internal professionals as well as those individuals served by external contracts executed by the Institute. These contracts may be with various departments within the State of New York, local school districts, human service agencies or community-based entities.

     

    As a Trainer, you will fulfill training for external training contracts, internal training needs and manage the scheduling and provision of mandated internal offerings such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and 1st aid/CPR. This position has a hybrid schedule with at least two days a week onsite.

    Responsibilities:

    + Deliver curricula including supporting educational materials as assigned.

    + Design, develop, research, and write curricula.

    + Implement adult professional training programs.

    + Prepare all written reports, maintain records, and issue certificates of attendance.

    + Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with Agency colleagues and engage in diverse, constructive communication both within and outside of the Agency.

    + Possess the content knowledge and presentation skills to teach on a variety of subject areas including but not limited to childhood development, child and adolescent behavioral disorders, trauma informed care, leadership and crisis and de-escalation techniques.

    + Assume training responsibilities as assigned.

    + Participate in annual program performance evaluation.

    Requirements and Education:

    + Requires a Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years' experience OR 7+ years' experience in one or more direct service areas.

    + Knowledge of NYS Children's Medicaid services preferred.

    + Proficient computer skills including PowerPoint, use of a virtual classroom, and various data management systems preferred.

    + Teaching, training or public speaking experience preferred.

    + Mental health and child welfare experience preferred.

    + CPR certification is preferred but will certify the right candidate.

    + Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel as required.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Paid time off

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401 (K) plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Loan repayment assistance

    + Free training/CEU opportunities

    About Northern Rivers

    At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

     

    Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.