Training Instructor

Company Description

Woods Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults with complex medical and behavioral health care needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, to achieve their highest potential and independence. With a vision of promoting self-determination, dignity, respect, achievement, and a fulfilling life, Woods provides comprehensive healthcare, education, housing, vocational, behavioral health, and case management services. Located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Woods supports more than 600 individuals from 23 states and 175 school districts with the help of its 1,500 staff members. Through the Woods System of Care, a network of affiliates in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, lifelong care and supports are provided to individuals with complex needs.

Role Description

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of training courses and materials that align with Woods Services mission. Conducts training courses for all levels of the Woods Services, Woods Community Services, RL Health, and other Woods System of Care affiliates.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts training courses for all levels of the organization, including Woods System of Care affiliates, as directed by the Training Manager, Director of Training and Development, or VP of Employee Success and Engagement
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of customized Orientation programs including actual training courses, equipment and material setup, and monitors instructors and other Training Department employees throughout the Orientation program. Also responsible for room arrangements and setups and monitors participant learning and testing.
• Responsible for conducting certifying courses in CPR, First Aid, Smith Driver, Ukeru, SMART, and other applicable skilled areas, as well as non-certifying courses in all other topic areas. Conducts training courses on all three shifts.
• Responsible for maintaining all required instructor certifications.
• Assists Training Specialists and others in the development and update of training materials including maunals, desktop procedures, bulletins, training modules ( instructor led and computer based), participant evaluation forms and testing.
• Participates in quality improvement processes through the monitoring and evaluation of training activities and trainers/presenters and reporters results to manager, along with recommedations for improvement as appropriate.
• Ensures timely submission of all paperwork and documentation related to training classes and activities, to ensure accurate employee training records.
• Must stay abreast of training, development, learning materials, methods, and techniques, learning technology such a Power Point, Computer Learning, Audio and Video Productions, and their possible application to current and planned training programs.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Training Manager, Director of Training and Development, or VP of Employee Success and Engagement.
• Provides input in establishing training department objectives, strategies, policies, and processes for Woods training programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college credits preferred. Applicants with high school diploma plus a minimum of three years of experience at Woods Services, a Woods System of Care affiliate, or in a training role will be considered.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to motivate and engage others. Must have strong customer service orientation, with ability to work will on teams, collaborate, and contribute positively in groups. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Training experience preferred.
• Experience working with children and adults with special needs is a plus
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs, be agile, physically able to perform and train physical restraints, must be able to bend, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, push, and stand for several hours at at time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must complete Smith Driver training upon hire.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO- Paid Time Off
• On-Site Medical Center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education plan
• Tuition-assistance program
• Career growth opportunities

Salary: Starting at $19/ hr - depending on experience