Instructor

OHI is looking to hire an instructor to add to our OHI Academy Team!

Department: CEO and Staff Department — OHI Academy

Reports To: Manager of OHI Academy

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly at $49,500.00 year

Position Summary

The Instructor develops and delivers training, orientation, and curriculum for OHI staff and external customers, while executing the core administrative and logistical functions of the OHI Academy. This blended role instructs and coordinates key healthcare and human services curriculum including the Mental Health Support Specialist, College of Direct Support courses, CPR/First Aid class and other courses as needed. The position administers OHI's Satellite Training Center responsibilities, manages student certificate tracking and billing documentation, coordinates training calendar events, communicates and facilitates enrollment of students, generating and uploading certificates in appropriate files and with approved software, ensuring training meets licensing, funding, safety and quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is preferred, human services or another related field, and at least two years of experience teaching adult learners is preferred
• Qualified (or able to become qualified) to instruct the Mental Health Support Specialist course, College of Direct Support curricula, and CPR/First Aid Class
• Proficiency with Zoom, Microsoft Word/Access/PowerPoint/Excel, and other virtual training platforms
• Strong presentation, communication, and time-management skills; curriculum design and research experience.
• Exceptional public speaking, curriculum design, research, word processing, and data entry skills. Demonstrate professionalism when working across public, private, and government sectors.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and self-directed.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate training needs, maintain status as an approved OHI driver with reliable transportation and the ability to travel if needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver new-employee orientation, courses, workshops, and webinars that are current with OHI policy
• Administer the HSI CPR/First Aid Satellite Training Center, including quarterly reporting
• Serve as College of Direct Support (CDS) Administrator for OHI and external customers; cross-train the Director of OHI Academy in CDS functions
• Research and develop curriculum for new and ongoing courses
• Deliver training to contracted agencies and businesses as directed
• Notify the Director of OHI Academy of employees needing accommodation, coaching, performance improvement, or who may not be suited to continued employment
• Maintain sign-in records for each training and provide them to the Training Coordinator
• Maintain required certifications and stay current on licensing and regulatory requirements affecting training content
• Follow OHI policy on confidentiality, HIPAA/HITECH, safety, and professional conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Greet students at arrival with a welcoming presence and positive attitude.
• Deliver new-employee orientation, courses, workshops, in-services, and webinars in an organized, motivational, and professional manner, using a variety of interactive teaching methodologies.
• Design modules for curriculums that can be self-directed, online training.
• Research topical trends and regulatory changes to design, write, and update custom course curriculum and multimedia presentations as directed.
• Administer the HSI CPR/First Aid Satellite Training Center courses, including quarterly reporting.
• Deliver training to contracted agencies and businesses as directed.
• Notify the Manager of OHI Academy of employees needing accommodation, coaching, performance improvement, or who may not be suited to continued employment.
• Maintain rosters for each training and file them appropriately.
• Maintain required certifications and stay current on licensing and regulatory requirements affecting training content.
• Follow OHI policy on confidentiality, HIPAA/HITECH, safety, and professional conduct.
• Promote OHI’s welcoming and effective provision of support by integrating an understanding of co-occurring disorders and intellectual diversity into training environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Maintain administrative responsibilities such as coordination of training schedules, student registrations, managing course records, and filing systems.
• Independently prepare all presentation packets, including the layout and distribution of handouts, certificates, and sign-in verification rosters.
• Ensure excellent customer service for internal staff and outside agencies when contacting the Academy via phone, email, or in person. Review and disseminate incoming memos across the team.
• Design promotional brochures for training events and conferences. Communicate any changes or updates to the Manager of OHI Academy for web page or social media updates in a timely manner.
• Assist students with any learning barriers, technological difficulties and onboarding/ coursework module set up or troubleshooting.

• Administer the Satellite Training Center duties, ensuring all records are impeccably maintained, and required quarterly compliance reports are submitted.
• Utilized approved software for curriculum design and modifications.
• Serve as the active College of Direct Support Administrators for OHI and external partners; cross-train leadership in CDS platform functions.
• Ensure all training rosters and verifications match billing parameters for accurate financial processing.
• Distribute and maintain certificates and verification of data to outside entities.

• Teach and mentor employees and individuals with disabilities regarding civil rights and responsibilities. Promptly report and process any abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or exploitation or allegations according to policy.
• Model appropriate, respectful behavior when interacting with individuals with disabilities. Use positive, inclusive communication techniques to promote a conducive learning environment.

• Foster a collaborative, positive teamwork environment. Identify team successes and challenges, actively participate in Quality Improvement Team meetings, and assist in the Academy’s overall expansion, improvement and growth.
• Implement federal and state employment laws. Exclude self from collective bargaining agreements and refrain from facilitating union activities.
• Prioritize safety across all environments. Use universal precautions, immediately report physical plant emergencies or thefts, and keep supervisors informed of volatile or high-risk situations.
• Submit personal reimbursement requests and timecards accurately, report payroll discrepancies, dress professionally, maintain professional boundaries related to this job description and strictly adhere to internal chains of command.

Physical Requirements

Ability to squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, and lift at least 50 pounds; adequate vision, hearing, reading, and writing ability to perform essential functions; sufficient stamina to maintain assigned work hours over extended periods; and a flexible schedule, including occasional travel.

Legal Information

Scope of This Description: This document summarizes the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. OHI reserves the right to amend this job description at any time, with or without notice, to meet business, licensing, or regulatory needs.

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