Public Safety Training Specialist

Endeavor Health; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 67,808 - 101,712; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Career growth

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

HSA options

Retirement match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Public Safety Training Specialist for Highland Park Hospital to deliver standardized safety training across all Endeavor Health locations. You will facilitate scenario-based sessions for clinical and non-clinical staff, promoting a culture of safety and engagement.

The role requires certifications, a valid driver’s license, and travel to all Endeavor locations in the North and Northwest suburbs. Full-time with regular hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• IAHSS Basic Level Certification or equivalent safety credential.
• Crisis Prevention Institute – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standardized Public Safety and workplace violence prevention training programs across Endeavor Health locations.
• Facilitate scenario-based training for diverse audiences including clinical, non-clinical, and physicians.
• Promote a culture of safety and engage staff in training and prevention initiatives.
• Maintain instructor certifications and adhere to program standards and safety protocols.
• Coordinate training schedules, travel, and staff participation across sites as needed.
• Support system-wide training initiatives aligned with OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS requirements.

Skills

Public safety training

Facilitation

Training coordination

De-escalation

Communication

Education

IAHSS Basic Level Certification

Crisis Prevention Institute – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$32.60 - $48.90 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Public Safety Training Specialist
• Location: Highland Park Hospital – Highland Park, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am – 5:30pm
• Required Travel: Travel to all locations required (Skokie Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Edward Hospital)

What You Will Do

• Deliver standardized Public Safety and workplace violence prevention training programs across all Endeavor Health hospital and offsite locations, ensuring consistency in content, delivery, and participant experience.
• Facilitate engaging, scenario-based training for clinical, non-clinical, and physician/provider audiences, adapting delivery style to meet the needs of diverse learner groups and real-world application.
• Promote a culture of safety by building rapport with staff and encouraging engagement in training and prevention initiatives.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment for adult learners while anticipating the need for support, breaks, and physical and psychological safety.
• Participate in drills, exercises, and post-event reviews as assigned, contributing observations and insights to strengthen future training efforts.
• Reinforce workplace violence prevention strategies by modeling best practices in de-escalation, communication, and situational awareness during all training interactions.
• Maintain required instructor-level certifications and deliver courses in accordance with program standards and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the System Manager of Public Safety Training to coordinate training schedules, logistics, travel, and staff participation across all sites as needed.
• Support the implementation and rollout of system-wide training initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements (OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS, etc.).
• Prepare for training delivery across diverse environments, ensuring readiness to adapt to varying site needs, audience types, and operational constraints.
• Maintain accurate and timely training records, attendance tracking, and compliance documentation within the training files, learning management platform, and personnel records.
• Collect, track, document, and communicate field insights and frontline staff feedback to support continuous improvement of training programs and materials.
• Assist with ongoing evaluation of training effectiveness through participant feedback, observations, and basic data tracking, identifying any trends, gaps or opportunities.
• Serve as a key partner to the System Manager of Public Safety Training by providing ongoing feedback on training effectiveness, participant engagement, and opportunities for content improvement, design, or delivery.
• Maintain and update training data and tracking tools to support analysis of system-wide trends, compliance rates, and program impact.

What You Will Need

• Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Certification: IAHSS Basic Level Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute – Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Combination of classroom instruction, simulation environments, and field training
• Licensure: Valid Driver’s License
• Travel: All Endeavor Locations (All in North and Northwest Suburbs)

Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.