3 Part-Time Positions  Available – Northeast, Northwest, Central  Pennsylvania
About the SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania Education and Fund:
The SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania Training and Education Fund is a joint labor-management program that provides education and training opportunities to nursing home and hospital workers across Pennsylvania. The Fund supports working adults returning to school through tuition assistance, career counseling, educational support and on-line learning preparation.
Position Description:
The Program Specialist will be responsible for providing members and employers with information about Fund programs, developing systems with facilities to determine training needs/interests, recruiting for Fund training opportunities, and identifying and evaluating educational providers in the community. This individual will also be responsible for establishing classes using Fund curriculum and/or the PLATO Learning Environment tools to help employees achieve their educational and career goals. The Program Specialist will also conduct outreach, program development, and career counseling for employees at participating facilities.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Visit participating facilities on a regularly scheduled basis to talk with employees and managers about Fund programs and relevant education/training needs
- Recruit for and promote Fund programs
- Provide basic career and educational counseling either in-person or on the phone
- Organize and facilitate on-line and/or other adult education support as necessary
- Develop positive relationships with managers, union members, and union organizers at participating Fund facilities
- Organize local or regional training opportunities provided by educational partners as appropriate; for example CPR certification, Computer Skills, etc.
- Develop expert knowledge of area educational institutions and programs
Educational Requirements:
Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education or related field preferred.
Long term, professional experience in leadership development and training may be considered in lieu of the Associates Degree.
Essential Skills/Attributes/Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in adult education, career counseling or leadership development.
- Possess excellent coaching skills
- Present a professional demeanor with great interpersonal and communication skills; is confident and outgoing
- Excellent computer and record-keeping skills
- Works independently and is self-directed.
- Prior union experience preferred
- A driver’s license and fully-insured car; ability to travel extensively within a specific geographic area. On rare occasions, overnight stays may be required.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.
Salary
FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
This is a part-time, 20 hour a week position
Salary range – Hourly rate depending on experience
How to Apply:
E-mail a copy of your cover letter and resume to:
Howard Harris – Adult Education Coordinator
howard@thetrainingfund.org