Description

Training Specialist

Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 35 hours/week

Pay: Salary

Clearbrook is a non-profit, social services agency that specializes in providing innovative tools, services, and opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome.

The Training Specialist is responsible for the provision of training to Clearbrook staff and a variety of tasks that provide support to the Staff Training Department. The Training Specialist reports directly to the Director of Training. The Training Specialist will primarily be supporting our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) so that they remain compliant on training requirements and have an excellent training and orientation experience. As needed, this person will also develop and facilitate new organization-wide training opportunities.

Essential Functions:

Training Facilitation (60%):
1. Planning, coordinating, and facilitating on-site and offsite training opportunities.

2. Obtaining and maintaining designated instructor certificates (QBS Safety Care, American Heart Association and DHS Course Coordinator), CEUs, and required training.

3. In conjunction with the Director, developing, revising, and updating training curricula.

4. Responsible for successfully implementing the PHI coaching approach as well as utilize PHI techniques when communicating with staff.

5. Scheduling and set-up of training areas. 

Administration (40%):

1. Utilizing data and reports to ensure training compliance and employee satisfaction. 

2. Support staff with any training related questions or concerns, providing excellent customer service (i.e. off-site training registration.

3. Assisting employees in staying up-to-date on their trainings.

4. Provide support to the Director of Training by providing billable records in a timely manner. 

5. Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Minimum (Preferred): Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service or related field

Experience:

Minimum:

• At least 1 year of related experience in training/teaching
• Working knowledge of all applicable state rules and regulations governing training that impact agency programs and policies

Preferred:

• Previous teaching/training experience with Adult Education
• Experience working as/with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs

Skills:

• Microsoft Office proficient, organized, great customer service,
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups, engaging. 

Physical Demands:

• Involves extended periods in a stationary position.

Full Time Benefits Package:

• Group term life insurance and long-term disability insurance (fully paid for by Clearbrook!)
• Health insurance
• Optional dental, short-term disability, and critical illness/accident insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plus company contributions
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays off
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for training and referral bonuses
• And MORE!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).