CNA

CNA Trainer

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?

If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.

Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

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. The ideal candidate is an IDPH certified Registered Nurse (RN) with prior training or teaching experience, strong cultural competency, and a collaborative working style across departments and partner organizations.

This part-time position is scheduled for 20 hours per week and follows a hybrid work model. In-person classes are held twice a week from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The remaining responsibilities may be completed primarily remotely.

Role & Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Support (Approx. 810 hours/week)

• 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.

Curriculum & Course Development (Approx. 68 hours/week)

• 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.

Partnership & Collaboration (Approx. 24 hours/week)

• 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.

Job 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.