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If you are looking for a rewarding career in higher education, Greenfield Community College (GCC) offers a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to student success and the broader community. As a NECHE accredited public community college, GCC offers its students innovative programs in Liberal Arts, Farm and Food Systems, Engineering, Fine Arts, Nursing, and Adventure Education. The campus, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, includes an Outdoor Learning Lab, on-campus farm, wetlands, and forest. The college is known for its caring and supportive environment of dedicated faculty and staff, and maintains an impressive transfer rate with nearly half of its students transferring to four-year colleges.
OUR MISSION
Greenfield Community College provides a high quality education to all who seek the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. With excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to teaching and learning together in an inclusive and caring environment, we empower all learners to reach their full potential.
OUR VISION
Greenfield Community College aspires to be an agent for a more equitable, just, vibrant, and resilient world through education.
Job Description:
Workforce Development - Allied Health Program Instructor(s) and Supplemental instructor(s)
This is a part time, non-benefited position.
SALARY RANGE: $30.00 - $50.00/Hour, dependent on qualifications and/or position
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Greenfield Community College's Office of Workforce Development is seeking applicants for instructors for our Allied Health workforce training programs, including but not limited to: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Home Health Aide, and Nurse Aide (CNA).
In each of these programs, instructor(s) and staff are expected to provide classroom, practice and/or clinical instruction of non-credit health care trainings. Instructor(s) are responsible for instructional preparation, presentation and evaluation of student performance during classroom and related clinical activities. Instructor(s) and staff provide assistance to students for successful completion of each training program. Instructor(s) compile and maintain required student records and ensure that all training and skill activities meet required guidelines. Instructor(s) prepare students for required certification exams and/or industry recognized credentials, as required.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, coordinates, manages and directs the classroom, skills lab and clinical non-credit health care trainings
- Prepares instructional materials and evaluates student performance during classroom and related clinical activities, leading to successful completion of the program.
- Ensure that all training and skill activities adhere to required state and federal guidelines (i.e. MA Department of Public Health regulations, HIPAA, FERPA, etc.)
- Oversee rotations at clinical sites, as required; Clinical affiliations may include long term care, rehabilitation, hospital, and/or community sites. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with clinical sites and staff to provide a comprehensive and safe learning environment for students
- Engages in regular effective communications with students, staff, and other stakeholders regarding programmatic changes and quality management issues
- Compile and maintain confidential, accurate, timely and complete student records and reports as required by state and federal records. Meet with students exhibiting performance issues and document plans of action.
- Prepare students for state certification exam(s) and/or assessments required by industry recognized credentials, as required.
- Actively maintain up-to-date knowledge of current healthcare practices.
Requirements:
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE*:
- Current health care professional licensure, as required depending on the training program (i.e. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Medical Assistant, Paramedic), and/or certification (i.e. Certified Nursing Assistant)
- At least one year of professional experience working in the healthcare field (specific to the discipline(s) being taught)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bilingual and/or experience teaching ESOL
- Registered nurse with current unencumbered licensure or LPN
- Clinical experience in healthcare setting, behavioral health setting, or ambulatory care
- Documented experience training or teaching adults or high school students
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and/or Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle
- At least one year's experience in lesson planning, lesson delivery, student evaluation, and remediation in a health care setting with this experience gained in such positions as in-service coordinator, staff educator, or other health personnel instructor.
- Current AHA BLS Provider CPR certification.
- A demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity
- Commitment to the mission of the Community College
*EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at humanresources@gcc.mass.edu or by phone at 413-775-1313
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE:
Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf
The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-775-1212.
***Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. **
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Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button.
You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account.
From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for 3 professional references
When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.
Successful completion of a CORI check WILL be required as a condition of employment.
A person in this position will be required to meet college clinical site immunization and health record requirements.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. This is an open applicant pool, candidates will be contacted on an as needed basis.
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