Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs · 2 weeks ago
Senior Consultant & Trainer
Needham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWalker Therapeutic & Educational Programs is seeking a Senior Consultant & Trainer to serve as a senior member of Walker Solutions. The role involves designing and facilitating consultations and training for various educational and nonprofit organizations, focusing on effective practices and client engagement.
EducationHealth CareNon ProfitSpecial EducationTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Walker Solutions’ Vice President of Consultation and Training on the development of strategic approaches, goals, deliverables, and workplans for external consultations and trainings
Design and facilitate high-quality consultations and training on topics such as:
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (strategic planning, program assessment, implementation, leadership training and coaching, practices and systems relevant to school or district-wide goals, at each tier, Data-based decision making)
High Leverage Practices, Trauma-Informed Care, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) (child development, SEL curriculum, assessment/screening, org-wide practice)
Behavioral and Mental Health (anxiety and depression, substance abuse, student case assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Training, trauma-informed practice, mental health literacy and first aid, etc.)
Special Education (curriculum, assessment/screening, organization-wide practice)
Utilize adult learning principles and practices in the design and delivery of consultation and training activities to maximize learning and promote behavior and systems change
Coach teams and school leaders in design, implementation, and assessment of necessary supports to achieve identified outcomes related
To assist schools/staff in collecting and analyzing fidelity data and developing goals and action plans
Complete training as a certified instructor in evidence-based training, models, and practices, as needed
Effectively manage projects and relationships with external clients and organizations, ensuring high-level client service, communication, and quality assurance
Participate in program assessment and data collection activities, as required. This includes analyzing training needs and requirements to determine the satisfaction with and efficacy of consulting and training activities, modify and improve existing activities, and identify and develop new consulting and training options
Support marketing and promotional outreach material development and distribution
All other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must hold at least a master's degree in education/special education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, or other related field
Must have five or more years of professional experience in a school or district setting
High degree of organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Must perform an array of tasks simultaneously
Must work independently and implement upgraded systems
Must work to meet deadlines
Must be a team player and be able to interface with all Walker Solutions and program staff, including managers and upper-level administration
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
An ideal candidate is also committed to child centered, family focused culturally responsive practices and strength-based approach
Requires long periods of sitting, using computer and telephones
Ability to operate and access office equipment
Have reliable transportation to travel to schools and districts throughout the state
Attend meetings scheduled throughout the school day and at reasonable times before and after the traditional school day
Preferred
Previous experience developing and delivering trainings emphasizing culturally responsive and strength-based approaches
Company
Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs
Walker is a leading not-for-profit organization providing intensive, highly specialized therapeutic and academic services for exceptionally vulnerable yet resilient children, teens, and families facing complex mental health, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Gene Takahashi
President & CEO
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