JVS Boston · 1 month ago
Healthcare Skills Training Instructor
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $54K/yr
1+ years expJVS Boston is dedicated to supporting adults seeking entry-level positions in healthcare. The Healthcare Skills Training Instructor develops and delivers training programs, evaluates participant progress, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes for students in various healthcare training programs.
Career PlanningSkill AssessmentVocational Education
Responsibilities
Instruct Healthcare Skills Training Program (Nursing Assistant, CSP, Pharmacy Technician) classes that are already established, in a hybrid and in person capacity
Administer frequent cumulative tests, quizzes, and exams, and modify teaching strategies utilizing certification requirements to focus on areas of deficiency
Meeting program goals and outcomes: (i.e.: establishing, tracking, and reporting on participant certification exam success, academic success, and student satisfaction
Incorporating core competencies such as: study skills, organizational skills, time management, test taking, computer skills, soft skills, and critical thinking into all lessons
Supporting students with enhancing their professional communication skills (written and verbal)
Support and promote the mission and philosophy of JVS both internally and outside the agency
Establish professional and collaborative relationships and with key stakeholders (participants, employers, partner organizations, funders)
Take ownership of the instructor role and model professional behaviors in and outside the classroom
Create a classroom environment where all students feel heard, can express ideas, learn and problem solve in creative ways
Engage students through clear and supportive communication
Set course and professional behavior expectations, for all classes, at the start of the cohort
Track and meet program enrollment, retention, skill attainment, client satisfaction goals
Deliver all subject matter in the curriculum with the goal of ensuring that students meet our programmatic skill gains and outcomes
Assign, edit and correct student work in a timely and ongoing basis
Collaborate and communicate with key staff in a structured and on-going manner to insure student success
Assist with planning and implementation of cohort graduations, orientations, and workshops
Be flexible to individual learning styles, and set appropriate limits to ensure all students have an equal opportunity to learn
Develop and modify curriculum based on the needs of participants, certification requirements and employer and funding partners
Assist students in areas of difficulty and provide additional assignments/tutoring for students who will benefit from extra work
Generate strategy and solutions in response to both unforeseen and planned changes, setbacks and challenges
Communicate regularly with Supervisor to insure smooth delivery of services
Resolve disagreements and conflict in a professional and productive manner
Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, provide students with feedback regarding performance in class and address any obstacles that may be impeding progress
Complete competency checklists and/or individual learning plans for each student verifying attainment of stated program competencies/skills
Submit a class syllabus at the beginning of each cycle
Develop daily lesson plans for each component and submit to Supervisor for review
Create emergency lesson plans and submit these plans at the beginning of each cohort
Track and report attendance, homework completion, classroom participation and testing outcomes on a weekly/monthly basis
Communicate with the Manager and staff regarding any concerns that may impact the student’s progress
Complete program summary reports for employers, funders, JVS leadership and other stakeholders
Perform other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
AS degree required, BS in Education, Math, Science, or related field, CPhT preferred
1-2 years of workplace or related training/teaching/facilitation experience
Knowledge of the scope of duties for a HHA/CNA and /or Pharmacy Technician/Sterile Processing, desired
Knowledge of adult learning theory, desired
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a diverse group of clients at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills
Microsoft Office Suite skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a diverse environment
Strong Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Company
JVS Boston
JVS Boston is a workforce development organization in New England. It helps individuals gain skills, education, and find good jobs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10.25MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
2022-06-12Grant· $10M
2013-06-14Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Kira Khazatsky
President and CEO
Recent News
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