Equity-Driven Community Training Specialist I

Roots Community Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots Community Health is seeking a Training Specialist I to deliver equity‑driven training in Oakland, CA. You will prepare, facilitate, and evaluate comprehensive programs for staff, trainees, and external partners, with emphasis on mitigating social determinants of health.

You will support CHW classroom curriculum, basic workforce development training, and certifications like Adult Mental Health First Aid, working with subject matter experts to align content with national standards.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training in clinical or community health settings.
• Ability to deliver interactive, equity-focused instruction.
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and EMR navigation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple training cohorts.
• Commitment to empowering marginalized communities, especially African and Indigenous descent.

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery & Facilitation: conduct dynamic, interactive sessions using diverse methods.
• CHW Curriculum Execution: facilitate 45–48 hour classroom training footprint.
• Universal Training Administration: lead onboarding training modules.
• Mental Health First Aid Integration: deliver Adult MHFA training and certifications.
• Workforce Development Support: assist transitions into sustainable healthcare careers.
• Collaborative Design & Adaptability: partner with SMEs to adapt content to standards.
• MAA & Regulatory Literacy Integration: include Medi-Cal and reporting literacy in instruction.
• Impact Evaluation & Record Keeping: track participation, hours, and completion records.
• Administrative Support: attend meetings to align instruction with SOPs.

Job description

Roots Community Health is seeking a Training Specialist I to deliver equity‑driven training in Oakland, CA. You will prepare, facilitate, and evaluate comprehensive programs for staff, trainees, and external partners, with emphasis on mitigating social determinants of health.

You will support CHW classroom curriculum, basic workforce development training, and certifications like Adult Mental Health First Aid, working with subject matter experts to align content with national standards.