Make a difference to individuals and our community today and for many years to come! Maryville Academy has an opening for full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) Staff Trainer to work in the Des Plaines location.

About Maryville Academy

For more than 132 years, Maryville has been committed to providing protection and guidance to children. As the world has changed, so have the needs of the families and children we serve. Maryville has adapted by focusing on our community’s most critical issues. Today, our range of programs includes residential care, mental health services, healthcare and family support services, as well as a variety of educational and youth development offerings. Maryville’s mission is to help children and families to reach their fullest potential by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral and emotional growth.

About the Staff Educator position

The Bilingual Staff Trainer is a full-time position responsible for developing and designing conventional and e-learning curriculum with a focus on compliance with specific program governance and/or federal, state regulations. The Bilingual Staff Trainer assists in on-boarding facilitation and continuing education functions, in-classroom training, curriculum revitalization and special projects. This position also serves as a Learning Management Systems (LMS) administrator, entering employee training data, processing reports and evaluating overall training quality and effectiveness. The Bilingual Staff Trainer is a grant position funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and any successor funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and facilitate the implementation of training as required by the ORR for programs working with unaccompanied children.
• Supports Maryville’s Pre-Service Training for employees working with UC, as well as ORR-specific on-boarding training processes;
• Assess training effectiveness by using pre/post-test measures and surveys, examine various records and reports, recommend modifications to training as appropriate;
• Evaluate training progress and training procedures to monitor and analyze course effectiveness and update curriculum as needed;
• Coordinate with program leadership to address emerging training needs;
• Effectively deliver training in a class setting or distance learning;
• Tracks training achieved by each employee in ORR-sponsored programs;
• Attends a minimum of 40 hours advanced training/workshops on an annual basis;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Instructional Design, Workforce Education or related field OR Bachelor's degree in any other field with 3 years’ experience in workforce education;
• Minimum 2 years of social services and/or mental/behavioral health industry experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development or in related Training positions
• Demonstrated experience facilitating a variety of topics and all levels of organization
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, preferred
• American Heart Association CPR/AED Instructor, preferred

Skills /Knowledge:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Strong proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard curriculum design software applications
• Proficient with technology and developing technology-based solutions
• Strong knowledge of training processes and procedures
• Creative ability, writing proficiency, and visual graphics design ability
• Strong public speaker with good facilitation skills and a high energy level
• Ability to perform duties with minimal direction
• Working knowledge of learning management systems
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Understanding of internal client relationships in a decentralized environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, various training methods, and web delivery tools (video, podcasts, webinars)

Physical Demands:

• Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods.
• Required to occasionally lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds.
• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed in designated administrative office settings and at Maryville program sites.
• Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.

Salary:

$60,000 to $63,000 Per year.

Why Join the Maryville Family?

Maryville offers all full-time employees:

• PPO health insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance (after one year of service)
• FSA and HSA
• 403(b)
• Paid vacation and sick days
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance (after one year of service)
• Tuition reimbursement (after one year of service)
• For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides, please visit our website at www.maryvilleacademy.org.

To Apply

Please complete the application at the links above and below along with your cover letter and resume.

Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.