Training Specialist
PROMESA R.H.C.F.•Buffalo, NY
17h
About The Position
We are seeking a Training Specialist with lived experience and/or deep familiarity with survivor perspectives, especially regarding firearm surrender in domestic violence or similar contexts. This individual will play a critical role in informing policy implementation through client interviews, developing training courses, and participating in stakeholder and strategy meetings.
Requirements
- HS Diploma required
- Knowledge of firearm surrender policies and survivor safety planning.
- Experience with qualitative research or participatory evaluation methods.
- Comfort with documentation and reporting for grant-funded projects
Responsibilities
- Client Interview & Insight Gathering: Conduct interviews with clients, focusing on firearm surrender experiences. Extract themes and trends that reflect lived experiences and survivor perspectives to inform broader implementation efforts.
- Inform Implementation Efforts: Participate in strategic implementation meetings and bring forward the voice and lived experience of survivors, especially as it pertains to firearm surrender processes and safety considerations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Attend and actively contribute to all Erie County Stakeholder Team meetings, ensuring consistent representation of survivor-informed perspectives in all planning and review processes.
- Training Development & Facilitation: Design and deliver targeted trainings for grant partners with a strong emphasis on survivor and lived experience insights. Trainings may address best practices, trauma-informed approaches, and culturally responsive engagement.
- Methodology Development & Tracking: Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement a methodology for tracking client responses related to firearm surrender. Data gathered will be analyzed and used to inform semi-annual progress reports.
- Progress Reporting & Evaluation: Provide insights and analysis from interviews and data tracking to support continuous evaluation and refinement of firearm surrender policies and practice
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
