Trainer for Community Health Worker Learning & Development

City of Boston Residency Required

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Job Description

The purpose of the Consortium for Professional Development is to design, develop, and deliver impactful, equitable, and inclusive learning opportunities for the public health workforce community. Our goal is to inspire and promote personal growth and career advancement to address the public health challenges of our time.

The Consortium for Professional Development is seeking a dynamic Trainer to support the development and implementation of trainings for Community Health Workers (CHWs). This position requires a blend of strong facilitation skills, community engagement, and networking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work to help BPHC become an anti-racist organization by meeting or exceeding standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism policy.
• Adhere to the Consortium Professional Development’s practices and standards.
• Develop curriculum, facilitator notes, e-learning modules, and job aids based on the Massachusetts Core Competencies for Community Health Workers.
• Lead and facilitate interactive and effective training sessions (in-person and virtually) using adult learning principles.
• Assist with developing yearly training and activity schedule.
• In collaboration with the CHEC team, design marketing materials to increase CHW participation in ongoing learning and networking activities. This includes updating the CHEC intranet and internet pages.
• Stay current on industry trends and incorporate best practices into training content.
• Support the management of the Client Relations Management systems including tracking learner progress, participant registration, and generating reports.
• Prepare reports and correspondence related to training programs.
• Maintain open communication with trainees and trainers. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the design of the monthly CHW Newsletter.
• Support the CHW Community Advisory Board.
• Support monthly CHW Networking events identifying topics, speakers, and/or leading these events.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, health fairs, and networking events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passionate commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and injustice in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
• High School diploma/GED (Associate degree in Education, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in instructional design, adult learning theory, training, and facilitation.
• Strong understanding of the Massachusetts Core Competencies for Community Health Workers.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent skills in all Microsoft applications (Teams, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in non-profit or government agencies is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Shift

35 Hours Per Week

Grant Funding Information

This position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.

Pay Range

$62,500-$72,500