Hours

Shift Start Time:

8:30 AM

Shift End Time:

5:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Flat Hourly Rate of Pay:

$34.890
What You Will Do
The AVADE Instructor is responsible for delivering advanced-level training in violence prevention, de‑escalation, personal safety, and defensive response strategies. This role focuses on equipping participants with practical skills to recognize threats, manage high‑risk situations, and respond appropriately while emphasizing safety, legal compliance, and professional conduct.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 Years experience as an AVADE instructor.
• 2 Years experience teaching adult learners in healthcare.
• Experience in violence prevention, de-escalation, defensive tactics, healthcare safety and education.
• AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Instructor - AVADE -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing, emergency/safety response, behavioral health or related.

Essential Functions

• Instruction and Training Delivery
  Conduct advanced AVADE training courses for employees, instructors, and leadership groups.
  Facilitate classroom, scenario‑based, and hands‑on training sessions using approved AVADE curriculum.
  Demonstrate advanced de‑escalation, situational awareness, and defensive techniques in a clear, professional manner.
  Adapt instructional methods to diverse audiences, experience levels, and learning styles.


• Curriculum and Program Support
  Deliver standardized AVADE course content while maintaining instructional integrity.
  Assist with curriculum updates and provide feedback based on participant outcomes and field experience.
  Ensure training reflects current best practices, legal considerations, and organizational policies.


• Evaluation and Certification
  Assess participant performance through practical exercises and scenario‑based evaluations.
  Provide coaching, feedback, and remediation as needed.
  Recommend participants for successful course completion or additional training.


• Safety and Compliance
  Maintain a safe learning environment at all times.
  Enforce all safety protocols during physical and scenario‑based instruction.
  Ensure compliance with organizational standards, liability requirements, and ethical guidelines.


• Professional Representation
  Serve as a professional representative of the AVADE program.
  Maintain instructor certification and required continuing education.
  Mentor new or developing instructors as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong facilitation, presentation and instructional skill.
• Ability to manage high stress realistic training scenarios professionally.
• Ability to safely demonstrate defensive techniques.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class