Position: Safety and Training Specialist
Req.#: 26-55
FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Unit: UAW
Department/Location: Facilities
Compensation: $26.04 - $34.52. The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).
Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department) and much more!
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.
We are seeking a Safety and Training Specialist to serve as Lead Trainer for all safety-related topics and assist with developing and leading a robust Safety and Emergency Preparedness Program, including relevant training, in collaboration with Facilities and Training leadership.
This position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position Is remote with occasional local travel. The individual in this position will attend multi-day training and conferences as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience in health and safety and training, or related field.
· Working knowledge of best practice standards for building safety; fire, severe weather and general workplace safety.
· CPR First Aid certified, or an ability to obtain certification within ninety (90) days of hire.
· Experience and ability to deliver training material in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
· Experience delivering training for adult learners.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong presentation skills; well-developed public speaking skills.
· Ability to effectively teach and communicate with a variety of people and organizations.
· Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
· Commitment to treating all staff and learners with dignity, respect, and inclusion.
· Strong working knowledge of the principles of trauma informed care.
· Experience in presenting digital content such as videos and PowerPoint presentations.
Any combination of education, training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. Equivalency for relevant education is two years of related work experience equals one year of education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Certification in physical management intervention and de-escalation courses such as MANDT or CPI.
· CPR and First Aid Instructor License.
· Completion of OSHA 30-hour General Industry training.
· Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.
Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 or
[email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.