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CARING WORKPLACES WORKFORCE / EMPLOYER TRAINER

Pay Grade: IV/2

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JOB SUMMARY: The Trainer will play a key role in delivering training to employers participating in the Caring Workplaces Recovery to Work program. This position focuses on equipping businesses with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to become Recovery- and Reentry-Ready Workplaces — fostering inclusive and supportive workforce environments where individuals in recovery and/or reentering from the justice system are valued and empowered to succeed.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Deliver all Caring Workplaces (CW) approved training courses to employers and their employees throughout eight counties of NETN and other counties as required.    

2. Help create/design new interactive training courses on recovery and reentry friendly practices, workplace policies and inclusive support systems to be delivered to employers and their employees.

3. Educate businesses on substance use disorder, recovery pathways, justice involvement, stigma reduction and the benefits and value of second chance employment.

4. Facilitate virtual, in person and online training with employers, employees and partners as needed.

5. Learn, manage and make process improvements to the Caring Workplaces online training portal

 (Learning Management System)

4. Guide employers in developing and implementing supportive workforce policies for individuals in recovery and or those with justice involvement.

5. Collaborate with CW staff, Peer Recovery Specialists, workforce development partners, community-based organizations and CW partners

6. Track engagement, collect feedback and contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement.

4. Provide input to promotional and educational materials for the Caring Workplaces

5. Provide input and feedback for Caring Workplace Manager related to partner and sub-grantee work.

6. Provide input for appropriate grant reports and employer required reports.

7. Promote Caring Workplace Rural Initiatives Opportunity via extensive business/community- engagement, outreach, boards, etc.

8. Maintain up to date and consistent documentation in employer files, milestone trackers and other required spreadsheets, including quarterly accomplishment data.

9. Communicate effectively with CW staff regarding employers to assist in the mission of navigating clients to gainful employment.

10. Abides by FTDD Personnel Rules and Regulations as may be amended from time to time.

11. Represents the organization in a professional manner at all times.

12. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

 

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and experience in professional development and or training preferred.  Knowledge and/or experience working with populations of individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder and or justice involvement, behavioral health or workforce development. Excellent written and oral communications and listening skills. Excellent time management skills. Ability to be flexible with work scheduling as is needed to fulfil the job duties. Working knowledge of computers and basic use of Microsoft Suite and other office and presentation software. This role is ideal for a compassionate, skilled facilitator who is passionate about workforce development, behavioral health, reentry and/or recovery support, and community resilience.

 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Minimum of an Associate’s degree in fields such as business, marketing, H.R., criminal justice, social work or related fields and relevant work experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Experience working with employers, HR professionals, reentry programs, or second-chance hiring initiatives.

• Familiarity with Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives, fair chance employment, or related workforce reentry programs.

• Experience facilitating trainings and/or professional development.