What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Coordinator - Human Services Trainer position at Person Directed Supports, Inc.?
Are you interested in a fulfilling career in Human Services? Person Directed Supports Inc. supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and helps them live their lives to the fullest! We are looking to fill an agency Trainer role! An ideal candidate for this position would be enthusiastic, passionate about helping others grow and learn, organized and willing to learn new things.
Requirements:
Associate’s Degree or 60 credits from an accredited College or University and Four Years experience working directly with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University and Two years experience working directly with people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
Job Duties:
- Creates/promotes a culture centered on building self-directed lives with the people we support.
- Conducts New Hire Orientation/Annual Refresher training for new employees and current employees to make them well-versed with the office policies, and equipment. As well as licensing and Program Policies and Procedures.
- Travels among all agency regions to conduct trainings
- Will be /become certified to conduct the following trainings;
- Medication Administration
- CPR/First Aid
- MANDT
- Living an Abuse Free Life
- Prepares for trainings completed by PDSI
- Coordinates where trainings will be held
- Prepares training materials
- Submits completed training paperwork for the employee’s personnel file. Ensures the paperwork is correct, accurate, and completed in full prior to submission.
- Good interpersonal communications and leadership qualities.
- Knowledgable in technology to facilitate training and able to train virtually as assigned.
- Superior organizational abilities and time management skills.
- Problem-solving abilities and multitasking.
- Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
- Attention to Detail
- Attendance and participation in Training Committe.
- - Assist in the implementation of competency-based certification curriculums across multiple levels/disciplines of the organization, as follows:
- DSP-I, DSP-II and DSP-III Certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) E-Badge Academy, utilizing the Open Future Learning platform.
- Front Line Supervisor Credentialing through the NADSP E-Badge Academy, utilizing both the NADSP Front Line Supervisor Train-the Trainer Curriculum, and the Relias Learning platform.
- Person Centered/Program Specialist and Behavior Support Specialist Credentialing through the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed NADD Competency-based Dual Diagnosis Specialist Certification Program (NADD-DDS).
- Promote participation in the program during the New Hire Orientation/Annual Refresher process, and offer support and guidance to credentialing participants.
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the initiative through anecdotal reports as well and various data sources, including satisfaction surveys, incident reporting, employee turnover, and employee length of service.
Person Directed Supports Inc. is an EEO employer
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- IDD / Human Services: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person