Staff Development Coordinator

Summary of Position: Responsible for managing, creating, developing and designing training materials, tools, resources and curriculum for the agency.

Philosophy Statement: Individuals employed by Adapt of the Hudson Valley. shall embrace a person-centered approach in facilitating opportunities for people we serve to reach their personal goals and desires, working in a team based approach.

Duties & Essential Elements (not inclusive)

• Develops and provides training for trainers to maximize their abilities to impart information.
• Develops and implements training programs including but not limited to new staff orientation, recertifications, Diversity, Incident reporting and other needs identified by agency or regulatory bodies.
• Oversees documentation of training, ensuring it is disseminated to program and administrative staff to ensure compliance and accountability for having training completed.
• Regularly reviews and assesses agency training needs to ensure staff are receiving the supports they need to perform position functions.
• May assist in or complete writing grants or surveys designed to maximize or bring in training funds.
• Develops, coordinates and disseminates training calendar and schedule.
• Responsible for management and supervision of staff within department, ensuring that the work performed meets agency expectations.
• Develops training guides, information, presentations, and other tools using a variety of media and print methods.
• Oversees communication of educational opportunities in community to staff, encouraging use of tools and programs available to get further their educational goals.
• Participates in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• May be required to facilitate orientation on nights or weekends once certified.
• May perform related duties as needed or required and designated by supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

Background/Education Required:

Bachelors degree in related field plus 2 years experience. Experience in field may be substituted for education with HR Directors approval.

Physical Requirements

• Detailed computer work
• Sits or stands for majority of day depending on training needs.
• Normal Office Environment
• Travel expected as part of duties
• Ability to bend, lift, stretch, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and to perform the physical requirements necessary to become a certified instructor in CPR, First Aid, and SCIP-R.
  
  

Special Requirements For Position

• Completion of all mandatory training sessions and medical documents required by organization and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work in fast paced office, attention to detail.
• Valid drivers license that meets agencys and insurance companys standards (ongoing throughout tenure)