General Summary:

• Under general direction for assigned units/programs, participates in planning and developing content for unit/program orientation and clinical training (exclusive of RN-specific training) for new staff, and for ongoing in-service training. 
• Plans and prepares training content for review and approval.
• Delivers training in classroom, teaches unit-based small groups or provides 1:1 mentoring as needed. 
• Teaches and demonstrates skills in CPR, patient/resident de-escalation, and aggression management techniques. 
• Assesses trainees’ performance and shares appropriate feedback to the supervisors/managers. 
• Completes and maintains training documentation; updates and maintains training materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Position requires 2-3 years of related experience in order to develop skills in education/training needs assessment, writing, group presentation, computer software skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, and comprehensive knowledge of the content covered in program orientation and clinical in-service training.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Work requires interpersonal skills to motivate, mentor, and train staff in a variety of behavioral health programs and settings; and to demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills and effective group facilitation techniques (51- 80% of work time).
• Work requires problem-solving skills sufficient to develop and modify training materials to meet objectives and audience/trainees, to assess achievement of competencies and results of training, and to assist in the planning and evaluation of orientation and training programs.

Hours:

Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm