SENIOR TRAINER

Full Job Description

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division: Public Health Branch
Section: Bureau of HIV/STI & Viral Hepatitis Prevention
Location: 8000 N. Stadium Dr., Houston, TX 77054
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, conduct and facilitate HIV/STD general and specialized training sessions for educational development for Houston Health Department (HHD) employees, HHD funded Community Based Organizations and community members.
• Ensure outcome evaluations are completed after each training session to ensure materials being provided are up to date, relevant and feedback is received from training participants.
• Assist in the development of curriculum training manuals and other instructional HIV/STI training materials.
• Consults with other HIV/STI capacity-building assistance programs to facilitate trainings.
• Work collaboratively with Bureau leadership in the facilitation of prevention task forces, community advisory groups and other community engagement efforts.
• Apply appropriate behavioral theories and evidence-based models to plan, organize, implement and evaluate health education and health promotion programming in various settings including churches, CBO’s, community planning groups, civic groups and other city departments whenever possible.
• Perform evaluation activities including but not limited to applying and adapting appropriate data collection instruments, collecting and managing data, preparing reports and participating in quality assurance activities.
• Utilize various inter-disciplinary, communication and marketing techniques to promote and disseminate actionable health and wellness information and advocate for health equity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:
Three years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom setting and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners are required. Pertinent training experience on a professional level may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• A valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston policy of driving.
• Working knowledge of HIV (history, epidemiological profile, transmission, prevention, treatment, sociopolitical issues)
• Demonstrated experience working in the HIV prevention, care and/or treatment field
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working with professional and clinical staff
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work comfortably with communities highly impacted by HIV.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

PHYSICAL SKILL:
Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None; however, the department may administer a skills assessment review.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: NO

SALARY INFORMATION: GRANT FUND POSITION
Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred.
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:

Pay Grade 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.395.8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.4882. (TTY 7-1-1)

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.