Staff Development Coordinator

Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week (Full-Time)

Scope of Responsibility:

Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing staff training and workforce development initiatives to ensure high-quality, compliant, and person-centered services in compliance with all Network and DDS (Department of Developmental Services) requirements.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required. Nursing degree and/or advanced degree preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

· Experience in staff development, training, or leadership role preferred.

· Experience in DDS agencies is desirable.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and other tools required to create and present training materials.

· Knowledge of DDS regulations, training requirements, and compliance standards

· Obtain and maintain all required certifications to include, but not limited to FA/CPR, PMT, Bi-Annual Inservice.

· Effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and eligibility for Network’s auto insurance.

Job Responsibilities:

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff in training and development initiatives.

· Supports onboarding and integration of new employees.

· Assist leadership in evaluating staff competencies and performance improvement needs.

· Collaborate with leadership to assess training needs and develop new hire orientation, annual training, and other ongoing training programs to align with regulatory and operational needs.

· Create a training calendar and coordinate all necessary training with other departments.

· Provide certification training, including but not limited to, CPR, First Aid, and PMT

· Implement training programs in accordance with DDS guidelines and regulations, including abuse and neglect, person-centered support, behavioral supports, safety protocols, incident reporting, and documentation standards.

· Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

· Participate in ongoing training, in services and staff meetings, as necessary.

· Review and ensure compliance with the company policies and procedures.

· Other responsibilities as deemed necessary