First Responder Wellness Instructor I - Part-Time

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 equi