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Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the ARH Training Center and the Senior Director of Nursing Education & Professional Practice, the Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, personal safety, and response training to employees in accordance with the organization’s workplace violence prevention program, curriculum standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.
This role supports a culture of safety by preparing staff to recognize escalating behavior, apply proactive communication strategies, reduce risk of injury, implement appropriate documentation, and respond appropriately to aggressive or potentially violent situations. Responsibilities Facilitate workplace violence prevention and de-escalation education/training using approved curriculum, teaching materials, demonstrations, scenario-based learning, and skills practice Promote staff understanding of workplace violence risks, early warning signs, situational awareness, personal safety habits, communication techniques, avoidance strategies, de-escalation methods, and response actions Provide instruction/training in a manner that supports psychological safety, professionalism, respect, cultural awareness, and trauma-informed communication Adapt training delivery to meet the needs of different departments, roles, risk levels, learning styles, and operational schedules while maintaining fidelity to the approved curricular content Demonstrate and evaluate participant competency in approved techniques, including communication, positioning, escape, defensive response, and other skills authorized by the organization and instructor certification level Maintain accurate attendance, competency, certification, and training completion records in accordance with organizational policy and program requirements Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs and schedule classes Model professional behavior, calm communication, accountability, and commitment to a safe environment Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Associate Degree or Higher Preferred Work Experience 1 year Experience teaching classes/trainings Required Greater than 1 year Experience teaching classes/trainings Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Current employment in good standing with the organization Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners using lecture, discussion, practice, and scenario-based methods Strong verbal communication, facilitation, coaching, and conflict management skills Successful Completion of De-Escalation Instructor Certification prior to independent instruction Ability to follow approved curriculum, organizational policy, and safety procedures
Clinical, behavioral health, emergency services, security, education, leadership, or workplace violence safety experience
Day shift
About the role
Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the ARH Training Center and the Senior Director of Nursing Education & Professional Practice, the Workplace Violence Prevention Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, personal safety, and response training to employees in accordance with the organization’s workplace violence prevention program, curriculum standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.