Training Specialist I

Health Research, Inc. • River Falls, WI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Training Specialist I will assist the Preparedness Training and Exercise Manager in organizing and coordinating New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) emergency preparedness training programs and exercises throughout New York State (NYS). Specific duties will include: development and preparation of training course and exercise materials; registration; and management of participant records, databases, and evaluations for course participants across the state on relevant public health preparedness initiatives for Department of Health staff, Local Health Departments (LHD), healthcare partners, and others in the disaster preparedness community; coordinating meetings; analyzing program evaluations; maintaining and contributing data for development of grant applications and reporting requirements; participating in tabletop, functional and full-scale drills/exercises as an evaluator or simulation cell; providing Technical Assistance (TA) for training, management of courses on an electronic Learning Management System (LMS); and providing additional requested support for training and exercise, Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience providing trainings; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing training course support materials as well as tracking course registration and completion.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team; proven ability to work professionally with internal and external partners.
• Experience in disaster preparedness training and exercises is preferrable.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• development and preparation of training course and exercise materials
• registration
• management of participant records, databases, and evaluations for course participants across the state on relevant public health preparedness initiatives for Department of Health staff, Local Health Departments (LHD), healthcare partners, and others in the disaster preparedness community
• coordinating meetings
• analyzing program evaluations
• maintaining and contributing data for development of grant applications and reporting requirements
• participating in tabletop, functional and full-scale drills/exercises as an evaluator or simulation cell
• providing Technical Assistance (TA) for training, management of courses on an electronic Learning Management System (LMS)
• providing additional requested support for training and exercise
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level