Trainer

At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life. 

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). https://inflightinc.org/

Based in Red Hook. 

We are looking for a Trainer to join the team. It’s a fun team! We work with amazing staff. This is a 30-hour position that works in the field and will assist the Training Specialist with orientations. A flexible schedule is needed. The Trainer will work with the Training Specialist and report to the Associate Director of HR. This is an hourly position, $26. 

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred or High School Diploma/GED. 
• Have experience teaching orientation under OPWDD regulations. Preferred
• Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Preferred
• Must have valid NYS License and acceptable driving record based on agency standards. 
• Must be a certified CPR/First Aid Instructor or become certified. 
• Must be certified to teach Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention - Revised (SCIP-R) or become certified.
• Must be familiar with person centered planning, Core Competencies, HCBS Waiver and the Personal Outcome Measures® (POMs). 
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. 
• Knowledge of Therap, Med Certification regulations, Behavior Plans and documentation requirements under OPWDD. 

Duties:

• Works in conjunction with the Training Specialist to ensure that orientations, recerts and on-the-job training along with continuous education is being completed for incoming and permanent staff.
• Coordinates with the Training Specialist to be available for scheduled training. Looks for new and relevant training that can be incorporated into agency needs and future growth.
• Works with the Trainer and Associate Director of Human Resources to give feedback on curriculum to promote retention and career growth including observing staff on shift.
• Along with the Training Specialist will guarantee 90 days on the job training checklist is completed and work with Managers to provide additional training in line with DSP Competencies.  
• Retrains staff as deemed necessary.
• Will have a flexible schedule that will include visit to locations in the evenings to work with DSPs for observations and training. 

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage an audience
• Organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Creative
• Adaptable
• Versatile
• Excellent time management
• Ability to collaborate 

Qualities/Traits:

• Highest level of integrity
• Professional
• Patient
• Respectful
• Personable
• Good sense of humor
• Enjoys having a good time at work

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more. 

• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time  
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supplemental benefits