Home Life Training Specialist
JOB ID: 23000039
Milton Hershey School is seeking a Home Life Training Specialist to provide training and support to Home Life staff to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the residential operations of the School. Responsibilities include:
-Conducting needs analysis and developing training and developmental experiences.
-Providing new hire orientation and training programs (including all affiliated logistics).
-Providing ongoing instruction, coaching and feedback to residential staff.
-Ensuring availability to staff for consults and advisements as needed.
-Monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of training and development activities. Providing reporting to management regarding outcomes.
-Recommending and implementing adjustments and enhancements accordingly.
-Participating in divisional and other meetings to contribute to operational plans and enhancements, programming, and employee development.
-Contributing to systems and operational improvements of the division’s residential operations.
-Collaborating extensively with HP Leads, Mentors, HLA’s and others within Home Life.
-Collaborating with other divisions and departments to facilitate excellent communication, continuity, and alignment across the organization.
-Collaboratively contributing to and developing long-range planning.
-Contributing to Houseparent selection through investing time with candidates (lunches, tours, etc) and providing feedback.
-Pro-actively learning new technology, new adult education techniques, and changes within Home Life or MHS.
(This position does not require on-call duties, thus housing is not included.)
Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in Training and Development or related fields.
-At least 5 years of successful experience as a Houseparent or similar role to diverse children and youth from lower-income backgrounds.
-Prior experience in adult education or training a plus.
-Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate, educate, facilitate, collaborate, evaluate, influence, negotiate, and inspire.
-Exceptional verbal, written, and platform skills.-Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills – particularly the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environments with multiple competing demands and ongoing change.
-Strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft and Apple applications, learning technology, and social media. Familiarity with Apple products a plus.
-Driver’s license in good standing.-Maintain CPR and other safety required certifications, including driver’s safety instruction.
-Available to work a variable schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
-Must be willing to pro-actively engage with students. -Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered role models for MHS students.Jobs at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
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