Training Specialist - Buffalo, NY, US
17 hours ago
Job description
MISSION STATEMENT
Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Training Specialist with lived experience and/or deep familiarity with survivor perspectives, especially regarding firearm surrender in domestic violence or similar contexts. This individual will play a critical role in informing policy implementation through client interviews, developing training courses, and participating in stakeholder and strategy meetings.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Client Interview & Insight Gathering:
Conduct interviews with clients, focusing on firearm surrender experiences. Extract themes and trends that reflect lived experiences and survivor perspectives to inform broader implementation efforts. - Inform Implementation Efforts:
Participate in strategic implementation meetings and bring forward the voice and lived experience of survivors, especially as it pertains to firearm surrender processes and safety considerations. - Stakeholder Collaboration:
Attend and actively contribute to all Erie County Stakeholder Team meetings, ensuring consistent representation of survivor-informed perspectives in all planning and review processes. - Training Development & Facilitation:
Design and deliver targeted trainings for grant partners with a strong emphasis on survivor and lived experience insights. Trainings may address best practices, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive engagement. - Methodology Development & Tracking:
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement a methodology for tracking client responses related to firearm surrender. Data gathered will be analyzed and used to inform semi-annual progress reports. - Progress Reporting & Evaluation:
Provide insights and analysis from interviews and data tracking to support continuous evaluation and refinement of firearm surrender policies and practice
REQUIREMENTS
- HS Diploma required
- Knowledge of firearm surrender policies and survivor safety planning.
- Experience with qualitative research or participatory evaluation methods.
- Comfort with documentation and reporting for grant-funded projects
WHY JOIN US?
Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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