First Responder Wellness Instructor I - Part-Time

Job Description:

First Responder Wellness Instructor I - Part-Time

Description

Job Title
First Responder Wellness Instructor I - Part-Time

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Texas Engineering Extension Service

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

First Responder Wellness Instructor I - Part-Time

$45.00/hour

Wage (Temporary/Casual) Position

6 Positions to be Filled

Telecommuter

This Agency Instructor is responsible for providing training for the Support That Saves: Building and Sustaining Peer Support course. This position is funded through the Homeland Security National Training Program Cooperative Agreement. Conducts course topic presentations to include demonstrations with course teaching aids. Utilizes knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to present and maximize learner success to a broad audience (Public Safety/First Responder, Public Health, Health Care, Emergency Management, Federal, State, Local and Tribal Disaster support personnel) in a manner to ensure effectiveness of course instruction.

This position reports to the Program Director - Wellness & Resiliency Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (equivalency: will consider an Associate’s degree with six years of related experience in a public safety/first responder profession or a High School Diploma/GED with eight years of experience in a public safety/first responder profession)
  
• Four years of related experience in public safety/first responder profession.
  
• One year of adult education and/or training.
  

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
• Must have a valid passport or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• Ten years of experience serving first responders, or as a first responder.
  
• Experience rendering Critical Incident Stress Management, as well as peer-support and/or wellness services to first responders.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Regular use of computer/keyboard.
  
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.
  
• Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, wearing/movement of personal protective equipment, movement of heavy training equipment and instructional materials.
  
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced working knowledge in fire, law enforcement, healthcare or public health, emergency management, search and rescue.
  
• Ability to lead instruction and provide effective demonstration hands-on training activities.
  
• Excellent communication (oral/written) and presentation skills.
  
• Knowledge of principals and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
  
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and classroom management skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Ability to work effectively with customers, co-workers, and staff of all levels.
  
• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with customers, co-workers, and staff of all levels.
  
• Working knowledge of basic office software, computers and instructional programs.
  
• Excellent small group facilitation and team building skills.
  
• Ability to comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
  
• Training equipment.
  

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.
  
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
  
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
  
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
  
• This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
  
• This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Support That Saves Program Instruction - 80%

• Serves as a member of the instructional team to ensure that the course is effectively and efficiently presented in accordance with DHS and TEEX certified curricula.
  
• Ensures classrooms/exercise locations are ready for participants.
  
• Prepares training/exercise materials, training aids, and/or equipment prior to course deliveries.
  
• Develops instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles.
  
• Initiates and maintains collaborative classroom discussionsand monitors learner performance.
  
• Ensures participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course.
  
• Ensures training/exercise materials, training aids, and classrooms/exercise locations are secured and accounted for upon completion of the course.
  
• Develops and maintains subject matter expertise in pediatric disaster preparedness to include current and emerging issues.
  

Training Documentation - 15%

• Ensures class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division Guidance, Agency, and contractual requirements (if applicable).
  

Administrative/Fiscal Responsibility - 5%

• Submits administrative paperwork to include timesheets and travel expenses/receipts within the required time frame per agency and division policy.
  

Other Duties:

• Maintains a clean and professional appearance.
  
• Completes TAMUS/Agency required training within the requested due dates.
  
• Represent TEEX in a professional and positive light during travel and classroom instruction.
  
• Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property.
  
• Performs additional work duties as assigned.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.