Training Center Coordinator - APP

Purpose of Position:

Provide leadership to the Health Aide Trainers in the development of curricula, instruction, and training of CHA/Ps; Supervise assigned employees, providing work direction, motivation, training, assistance, performance evaluation, and corrective action.

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values.  Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as department manager for the NSHC Health Aide Training program.
• Perform leadership functions including staff recruitment, student selection, scheduling, training, performance management, and discipline;   Instill passion in assigned staff for NSHC’s mission, vision, and values, paying particular attention to the maintenance of a safe and productive work environment and the objective of producing the best trained Health Aides possible.
• Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability while overseeing the department's budget;  Forecast needs, allocate resources and/or take corrective action as necessary.
• Review and approve staff timecards.
• Develop and maintain program policies and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the functions of the training center, including:

1. The planning and implementation of each Basic Training Session, including lectures, skill practice, and clinical topics to cover, hours required, arrangement of clinical rotations, coordination of assignments for HAT trainers, monitoring of all testing procedures, and participation in instruction.   
2. Fulfilling the responsibilities of the Instructor of Record role (as designated by the CHAP Certification Board) including overseeing the following training center quality assurance and performance improvement activities: course development, evaluation, and revision; clinical site development and evaluation; the review of  lesson plans for compliance with the CHAP Basic Training Curriculuim; and the evaluation of instructors and students. 
3. The monitoring of NSHC CHAP training needs and planning a yearly training schedule to meet them.
4. Compliance with the training center requirements of the CHAP Certification Board and  preparation for the CHAP Review and Approval Committee site review of the training center every five years.  

• Coordinate and oversee the quality assurance of the preceptorship process for NSHC CHPs. 
• Ensure and oversee training center representation at statewide meetings of the CHAP Academic Review Committee, Review and Approval Committee, and training center coordinators.  Ensure and oversee training center participation in statewide projects to develop/improve the Basic Training Curriculum and Community Health Aide Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride.  Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Knowledge of compliance (state, federal and corporate)
• Knowledge of State of Alaska Health Aide Training program requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.   All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.   All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.   In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.  Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: 

• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to clients
• Ablility to perform under pressure
• Ability to motivate trainers and trainees

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements:

∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment

∙Sit more than half the workday

∙Stand and/or walk less than half the workday

∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach

∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time

∙Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks

∙Lift or carry unaided up to 50 pounds

∙Push or pull using up to moderate force

∙See or hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

∙Work is conducted in a standard office environment and a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances

∙Moderate travel is required (between 25% and 50% of the time)

∙Travel is required via large aircraft

∙Travel is required via small (less than 16 passenger) aircraft