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Training Host - Los Angeles
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Position Number: 5621761
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Training Host - Los Angeles

Req No: 2024-17451
Category: Research/Project
Type: Part-Time Contract
Salary: $20.00/hour
Close Date:

Overview
The starting salary for this position is $20.00/hour and is non-negotiable.

This position will support Los Angeles area training.

The candidate is expected to perform their responsibilities within Los Angeles County.
WHO WE ARE
Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University School of Social Work, was established in 1996 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. Our services integrate culturally responsive and recovery-oriented practices into our daily work to promote healing and healthy relationships. Providing around 70,000 learning experiences to health and human service professionals annually, the Academy creates experiences with the mission to provide exceptional learning and development experiences for the transformation of individuals, organizations, and communities. The Academy continues to grow with new programs and provide a variety of workforce development solutions in Southern California and beyond.

When you join the Academy team, you can expect to contribute to an inclusive and innovative environment where the sharing of ideas, perspectives, and experiences is welcomed and encouraged. In applying for a position at the Academy, we invite you to consider our Core Values and our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The Academy is committed to the recruitment of individuals who represent the full diversity of our community. We recognize that experience and skills related to the position may have been acquired via life experiences, work, and/or education and training. We are interested in learning more about your unique experiences and how they might contribute to our mission. We invest in people to create an innovative work environment that promotes well-being and a culture that builds on and fosters the strengths of its staff and their intersectional identities.
WHAT OUR TEAM DOES WITHIN THE ACADEMY

Child Welfare Development Services (CWDS) is one of the Academy's workforce development programs. CWDS provides training and workforce development services including organizational support, technical assistance and capacity building to the Child Welfare agencies that serve children, youth and families. Workforce development services consist of development opportunities for new social workers, the existing workforce, supervisors, managers and executive level leadership as well as community partners and multi-disciplinary partners working closely with child welfare agencies.

The CWDS Training Operations Team is responsible for the management of all training deliveries, both in person and virtually. The team consists of Training Coordinators, Training Operations Assistants, and Training Hosts who work collaboratively to oversee all logistics, plan, coordinate, and schedule training deliveries in Southern California.

Responsibilities
YOUR ROLE IN REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY PEOPLE WORK

The Training Host is responsible to provide general administrative support for classroom operations, both in the training room and in a virtual setting.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO
You will be responsible for supporting trainers and trainees and managing the training room environment.

In the virtual classroom, run training in the Zoom platform, prepare polls and breakout rooms per trainer instructions, and manage minor technical issues.
In the physical classroom, ensure the training environment is kept clean and organized daily.

Set up technology (laptops, projectors, speakers, tablets) and ensure they are functioning properly before and during the training.

Administer evaluations, pre- and post-tests, and provide assistance (as needed) in maintaining the integrity and security of evaluation and pre- and post-test data.
Communicate clearly, efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner with Training Coordinators, Training Operations Assistants, and County Partners.

HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR WORK

This is a part-time and on-call position. Hours can vary between 0-20 per week.
This position is hybrid and requires some telework and some in-person work.
Candidate must reside in California or live a commutable distance from employment at time of hire.
This position will support Los Angeles area training.
The candidate is expected to perform their responsibilities within Los Angeles County.
Some duties may include working with and/or exposure to sensitive/traumatic topics or material dealing with child abuse, elder abuse, and/or issues and scenarios related to mental health, substance use, or racism.

Note: some duties may include working with and/or exposure to sensitive/traumatic topics or material dealing with child abuse, elder abuse, and/or issues and scenarios related to mental health, substance use, or racism.

The Academy is a project of the San Diego State University Research Foundation, which is grant-funded and serves as an auxiliary to the University. The Academy is based near, but not on campus, and do not have direct responsibilities for working with or teaching college students.
THE SKILLS NEEDED

Ability to work in a team setting and relate well to others within the Academy for Professional Excellence environment.
Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions at all levels of the organization.
Ability to interact effectively with learners or trainees, co-workers, partners, and professionals.
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
Ability to display motivation and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to display organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to display good judgment and common sense.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity.
Fundamental written and oral communication skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
A valid Driver's license and daily access to a personal vehicle; local travel is required in this position.
Ability to learn office technology systems and operate standard office equipment; can display typing skills.
Ability to troubleshoot most office administration problems and respond to all inquiries and requests.
Ability to plan and manage the virtual classroom environment and troubleshoot technological challenges.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One-year of experience performing support services for an instructional program (preparing, producing, dispensing or storing materials, supplies and equipment);

OR equivalent to one year of experience in ordering, purchasing, accounting or in office work related to technical materials, supplies, or equipment in a office environment;

OR equivalent to two years of college with 16-units in courses involving extensive use of materials, supplies, or equipment or related discipline

TIPS FOR MAKING IT THROUGH OUR HIRING PROCESS

You must apply through the SDSURF Career Page.
Read the job application carefully. For more info, see the full Job Description.
Make sure your application is complete.
It is recommended to include a resume and cover letter.
Respond to any supplemental questions thoroughly.
SDSURF Additional Information (included on all recruitments)

SDSURF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The starting salary for this position is $20/Hr. and is non-negotiable.
This is an on-going recruitment.
Candidate must reside in California and live in a commutable distance from employment at time of hire.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation.
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

To apply, visit https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/17451/training-host---los-angeles/job?in_iframe=1