Community Education Trainer

Join Our Team at Search Inc.: Community Education Trainer!
Pay: $23.50/HR | Location: Evanston & Chicago
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (Flexibility required for training & transportation needs, including some evenings & weekends)

Join our team and make a difference! We’re looking for a passionate, energetic individual to lead Disability Awareness Trainings and workshops across the community, helping to create meaningful change!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of our signature Disability Awareness Trainings and Hop on the Bus Workshops to corporate organizations, educational institutions and nonprofits within the community.
• Coordinate and oversee transportation logistics for participants attending Disability Awareness Trainings.
• Support outreach initiatives for promoting Disability Awareness Trainings and Hop on the Bus Workshops to meet revenue goals.
• Manage ComEd Energy Force Ambassador events and outreach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, organizations and stakeholders to enhance training program reach and effectiveness.
• Assist with recruitment of new Disability Awareness Players.
• Oversee the ongoing professional development and training of Disability Awareness Players.
• Track and report on training outcomes, attendance and participant engagement to measure success and inform future planning.
• Contribute to marketing and social media strategies related to the training programs.
• Assist with administrative tasks associated with the execution and management of trainings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall success of Search Community Education initiatives.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years working with people with I/DD preferred.
• Strong administrative, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift/carry up to 44 lbs. and perform basic physical moves such as kneeling, reaching, crouching, bending, and twisting.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Ability to become a certified Direct Support Professional. We provide the training and certification process.
• The willingness to be certified to drive 10-16 passenger vehicles is required. We provide the training and certification process.
• Maintain Pace certification and good standing on the Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry, including CPR and First Aid requirements.
• The ability to obtain CPR & First Aid training which we provide annually.
• Flexibility to work some weekday evenings and occasional weekends

Benefits:

• Childcare assistance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off/Sick time
• Designated paid holidays
• Referral program
• Assistance with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retirement plan/Employee contribution/401(k)
• Additional insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Planet Access store discount
• Flexible spending account
• Referral Bonus
• Appreciation Events, Search Swag and more!
• Pre-Tax Transit Plan

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team making a real impact in the community!
• We provide all necessary training and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Apply Today and Help Us Make a Difference!

Salary : $24