Peace Academy Training Specialist

About the role

The Peace Academy Training Specialist plays a crucial role in the Metropolitan Peace Academy, spearheading comprehensive violence reduction strategies through various training programs.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Training Management team, ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the academy training operations.
• Foster an environment of open communications and collaboration among all academy staff and partners.
• Participate in the development of the training curriculum and instructors to cultivate leadership in the field of violence reduction.
• Coordinate a range of training programs for violence intervention, law enforcement, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to the field in implementing new strategies that demonstrate program model fidelity.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Academy events, such as graduation and cohort meet and greets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• 3+ years of experience in developing curriculum, coordinating trainings, or related experience, required.
• Experience working with formerly incarcerated and/or street-involved individuals, preferred.
• Graduate of Peace Academy outreach, case management, or victim services cohort, preferred.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions, required.

Skills

• Excellent computer, communication, and presentation skills.
• Familiar with Chicago neighborhoods and the fundamental drivers of violence.
• Ability to take initiative, detail-oriented, meet deadlines, and lead by example.
• Collaborate as part of a team and respond well to supervisor direction and follow up.

Benefits

Metropolitan Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
• Free General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.