Training & Education Specialist

Harrisburg, PA
Full Time
VIP
Mid Level

The YWCA Greater Harrisburg is seeking an experienced professional with a passion and commitment to transforming lives and creating just communities. This position will function primarily within the Violence Intervention & Prevention Department, focusing on domestic violence and sexual assault training and education.


Position Details: 

  • Hours: Monday -Friday 8am to 4pm
    • This position requires flexibility in scheduling hours worked to accommodate evening and weekend programming requests and evening volunteer training.  
  • Salary: $20-$21.53/hr. depending on experience


Responsibilities:

  • Creating a continuous organizational learning environment
  • Conducting standardized domestic violence/sexual assault advocate training and shadowing program in alignment with program standards and requirements
  • Maintaining the standards of an organization's talent by providing comprehensive training at the start of employment and as needed throughout employment
  • Working closely with company executives and department heads to determine areas for employee training improvement
  • Coordinating and managing the volunteer program including ensuring compliance with volunteer standards and providing new volunteer training and continuing education opportunities
  • Delivering programs that aim to educate or inform members of the community including local businesses, organizations, and schools
  • Providing community outreach to educate and inform the community of services available
  • Develop relationships with community stakeholders to promote and expand community education programs
  • Collecting, recording, and reporting data on training and education activities and outcomes
  • Creating and maintaining an educational curriculum inventory and library

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional presentation skills and knowledge of adult learning techniques
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Successful history of building and maintaining collaborations
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficient use of Microsoft software applications
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the community (non-standard working hours will be required at times)

Position requirements:

  • Associates Degree in Communications, Human Services or related field; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 2+ years experience providing education or training programs
  • Personal, reliable transportation and valid driver's license
  • Ability to obtain child abuse, criminal and FBI clearances

Our Awesome Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • 11 Paid Holidays
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