What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist position at Mazzoni Center?

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

General

Develop and facilitate LGBTQ competency and interpersonal violence trainings with a focus on trauma-informed, LGBTQ-affirming care in a wide range of industries and professional settings
Design and plan interactive, engaging, accessible, and effective course content
Collaborate with professionals internally and externally when appropriate to develop effective, quality trainings
Maintain all communications with individuals or institutions who request trainings, ensuring all necessary information is approved by both parties including training content, scheduling, presenter information, training requirements, cost, etc.
Manage all scheduling of professional development events and trainings applicable to established goals and objectives
Coordinate with organizations and organize all equipment and educational materials needed for trainings
Provide relevant resources and supportive strategies to external partners that support their efforts to increase their LGBTQ and trauma-informed competency
Organize and maintain continuing education accreditation records, documentation, and reports, as determined by Education Manager
Support Mazzoni Center’s internal professional development programming
Assist with administrative duties for the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference, as determined by Education Manager
Support Education Manager in grant data management and provide ongoing program evaluation
Implement and execute LGBTQ survivor affirming programming for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and PRIDE month

Communications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be able to communicate effectively with the clients, staff, and others, and contribute to a positive work environment

Administrative

Maintain organized records and perform routine administrative duties including : monitoring professional development email, data entry, digital and physical filing, supply inventory, supplemental education material development, and other operational needs

Provide prearranged reports detailing trainings to Education Manager on a consistent basis, scheduled with Education Manager

Collect and maintain all professional development documentation including sign-in sheets, evaluations, and program assessments

Other duties as assigned by Education Manager

Education, Training, License and Certification, Skills and Experience

Advanced degree (Associates, Bachelors, or Graduate level) in Education, Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Demonstrated and strong understanding of interpersonal violence including sexual and domestic violence required

Strong understanding of LGBTQ cultural competencies required

Demonstrated understanding of impact of trauma on mental and physical wellbeing and understands components of trauma-informed care

Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of educational methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and technology to ensure maximum effectiveness of training programs

Experience with program development, coordination, facilitation, and evaluation

Strong interpersonal, motivational and critical thinking skills

Strong self-discipline and organizational skills

Experience with grant writing and data management

Familiarity with medical, behavioral health, and / or legal continuing education accreditation requirements and procedures preferred

Bilingual Preferred

Physical Requirements : [1]

The ability to efficiently move around a city location on a regular basis.

The ability to communicate using written and verbal or signed language.

The ability to lift objects greater than 35 pounds.

The ability to use a computer for up to 6 hours per day.

The ability to work in an environment with a moderate noise level, in an open cubicle setting.

Must have all necessary vaccinations pursuant to Mazzoni Center policies.

Clearances :

Background checks are required, including Criminal Background Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance.

1] Mazzoni Center is committed to the principles and practice of equal employment opportunity and to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and the Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance, it is Mazzoni Center’s policy to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

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