Philadelphia Area Adult Education Program Specialist/Instructor

Adult Education Program Specialist/Instructor

Region: Philadelphia, PA, and surrounding counties.

About The Training and Education Fund:

 About Us:  The Training and Education Fund’s mission is to enhance the quality and care of services in the healthcare industry; support employees in achieving their career and personal development goals; and foster a stable, highly trained workforce to meet the needs of Pennsylvania's communities.

At The Training and Education Fund, we are committed to social and racial justice, and removing the barriers that prevent care workers from reaching their goals and full potential.  Learn more about the Training and Education Fund’s mission, vision, and core values at  Our Mission

Position Description:
This Program Specialist is responsible for engaging long-term care workers in Skilled Nursing Facilities in educational benefits, conducting career and educational counseling, collaborating with union and employer partners to determine workforce development needs, promoting and recruiting for classes, and providing expert knowledge about educational providers and programs in the community.

This position also requires the individual to become a certified CPR instructor under the American Heart Association and will include facilitation of online and in-person curriculum as appropriate and required.

This is a hybrid remote position that requires remote work from home with regular travel within an assigned territory in Pennsylvania.

• Job Type: Full-Time Exempt 
• Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 per year
• Benefits:
  
  • 100% Employer-paid family Health Insurance that includes Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous paid time off
• COVID-19 considerations:
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccinations. All in-person interactions must be conducted according to our Covid-19 safety plan which conforms to recommendations from the CDC.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Build strong, positive, relationships with workers, managers, and union leaders at participating workplaces.
• Represent our Fund’s programs, mission, and values accurately and professionally.
• Visit participating workplaces regularly to promote our Fund’s programs.
• Recruit for courses through phone, email, and text messaging tools.
• Provide basic career and educational coaching remotely and in-person as needed.
• Organize, plan, schedule, and facilitate programs to support the needs of the participants.
• Facilitate workshops as assigned both virtually through Zoom or other platforms and in person.
• Input accurate and timely notes and other required data into Salesforce database.
• Develop expert knowledge of educational institutions and programs within the assigned territory.
  

Essential Skills/Attributes/Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in Adult Education, health care education, career counseling, or leadership development.
• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills
• Professional and engaging interpersonal written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer and record-keeping skills
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing programs and environments
• Experience working in a union environment preferred
• A driver's license and fully-insured car; ability to travel regularly within a specific geographic area.  Some overnight travel is required, 3 – 4 times annually
• Willingness and ability to become a certified Instructor for CPR, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, or Mental Health First Aid certificate courses.
• Being bilingual is a plus!

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education, Social Work, a Health Care Career OR equivalent demonstrated knowledge and work experience.

The Training and Education Fund is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to join our team.  All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications and The Training and Education Fund does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.

How to Apply:
E-mail a copy of your cover letter and resume to:

Jenna Klaus at Jenna@TheTrainingFund.org