What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer position at The University of Oklahoma?
The University of Oklahoma is one of the best places to work in the United States and one of the top employers in the state of Oklahoma, according to Forbes! We provide a positive culture, health / well-being benefits, meaningful and purposeful work, flexible work hours, a partial remote / hybrid option (upon training completion), and more than four weeks of paid leave each year.
For over 50 years, The University of Oklahoma Outreach, National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS) has been improving the effectiveness of human services through training, capacity-building consultation, and other services. Over the years, our resources have helped support the missions of various human service organizations in Oklahoma and across the nation.
Position Summary
The Trainer position will plan, coordinate, and deliver training for individuals and organizations serving children, youth, and families. The position will design, develop, and evaluate in-person training, online training, workshops, and other learning opportunities. The position will also provide technical assistance and consultation to support state and national initiatives of the National Resource Center for Youth Services (NRCYS).
Duties
- Train professionals working with children, youth, and families to support state and national initiatives of NRCYS.
- Design and develop workshops, online training, and other learning opportunities to support state and national initiatives of NRCYS.
- Develop and deliver capacity-building consultation for individuals and organizations working with children, youth, and families.
- Plan and coordinate projects, meetings, and events.
- Identify, facilitate, and participate in internal and external collaborations on current trends, best practices, and program development through meetings, telephone, and email correspondence.
- Create and develop best practice tools, activities, and resources to support service delivery and understanding.
- Maintain knowledge and skills about legislation, best practices, and child, youth, and family services trends.
- Utilize data to guide work-related decisions.
- Plan and attend internal and external meetings.
- Write reports, professional correspondence, and other project-related documents.
- Uphold, safeguard, and engage in activities to support the University's mission, NRCYS vision, mission, values, and core principles of NRCYS.
