Training Coordinator - San Jose, United States - HomeFirst

HomeFirst

Verified Company

San Jose, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION:
Training Coordinator

PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Training Department, San Jose CA

SUPERVISOR:
Talent Development Director

STATUS:
Full Time/Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION:
$28-$32/Hour

AGENCY SUMMARY:

HomeFirst is a leading non-profit provider of services, shelter, and housing opportunities to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness in Santa Clara County and Sonoma County, with recent expansion into Santa Cruz County.

We serve more than 5,000 adults, veterans, families, and youth each year at multiple locations including our Boccardo Reception Center, which is the county's largest homeless services center.

We are relentlessly focused on helping people in need find and keep permanent housing, and provide services through a Housing First approach to meet people where they are.

Under the direction and guidance of the Talent Development Director, the Training Coordinator facilitates a series of detailed, engaging, and effective trainings for staff, with the intention of equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to best serve our county's homeless residents and those at risk of homelessness.

The training coordinator is eligible to complete some work remotely. Schedule details, including remote hours, are determined by the Talent Development Director.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilitate trainings with superior communication skills, adapting content to staff in attendance
Assist team with training implementation. Tasks include preparation, transportation, setup, various tasks during training, and cleanup.
Assist with the development and maintenance of training modules, ensuring they stay relevant to staff needs and compliant with company policies and contract requirements
Commitment to continued professional and content development through research; giving and receiving feedback; and attending selfdevelopment trainings and trainthetrainers
Utilize the digital Learning Management Systems and internal digital portal to track training certifications and completions, assign trainings, and run reports.

HomeFirst is a diverse company that serves and supports a diverse community.

The Training Coordinator desires to work with people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds and build trust and rapport with others.

They are further responsible for modeling the values and principles of HomeFirst within the agency and broader community.

Trainings are facilitated virtually and in-person and cover various topics including but not limited to:

Harm Reduction
Housing First
Trauma Informed Care
CPR/First Aid/AED
De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution
Mental Health First Aid
Cultural Humility
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge_
Goal oriented
Attention to detail
Time management and organization
Excellent communication and collaboration
Good critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Ability to thrive in challenging and fastpaced environments
Ability to adjust work schedule to meet organization training needs
Ability to lift, move, and transport up to 50 lbs. regularly
Ability to use keyboard and read computer screens for extended periods in various settings
Able to stand/sit for extended periods, kneel, reach and bend related to the completion of duties
Ability to drive to various sites for training

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE HOMEFIRST TEAM:

Professional growth opportunities within the organization
100% medical coverage for employees, opportunity to add dependents at a shared cost
Pet Insurance options available
401k match
12 observed Holidays
Generous PTO, including 4 hours of Community Engagement provided annually
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

HomeFirst Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Additionally, HomeFirst Services participates in the E-Verify program, as required by law.

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HomeFirst Services takes pride in its safety values, the wellness of our team, and respect for everyone we serve.

Due to this commitment, HomeFirst Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated or render a religious or medical exemption effective September 13, 2021.

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