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The CNA Trainer will lead the development and delivery of an Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)–approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentialing course designed for adult learners transitioning into healthcare careers. This role combines curriculum development, twice weekly classroom instruction, and ongoing collaboration with clinical partners and contextualized English language instructors to ensure students are supported both academically and linguistically/culturally as they navigate the healthcare ecosystem.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver engaging, high quality CNA instruction twice per week aligned with IDPH requirements
Provide hands on skills training and prepare students for clinical experiences and state credentialing exams
Support adult learners with varied educational, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds, ensuring instruction is accessible and inclusive
Coordinate with contextualized English language instructors to align vocabulary, communication skills, and healthcare specific language and soft skills
Design, update, and maintain an IDPH approved CNA curriculum tailored to adult learners
Adapt lesson plans, assessments, competency checklists, and training materials for limited English proficient populations
Integrate culturally responsive teaching strategies and real-world healthcare scenarios
Ensure all instructional materials meet state standards and local employer expectations
Work closely with clinical partners to coordinate student placements, schedule clinical rotations, and maintain compliance with site requirements
Collaborate with internal teams including Adult Education, Workforce Development, and English language instruction to ensure cohesive programming
Attend team meetings, professional development sessions, and cross departmental planning activities
Serve as a resource on CNA training requirements and workforce expectations within the healthcare sector
Requirements:
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
Current IDPH certification/approval to teach CNA training programs
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to cross functional teams
Nice to have:
Experience working with adult learners or English language learners (ELLs)
Background in workforce development or career transition programming
Familiarity with contextualized instruction models or integrated education and training (IET)
Prior teaching, training, precepting, or adult education experience
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse populations