Training Coordinator

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate with Apis Services is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Full-time Training Coordinator. The Training Coordinator will provide a system of training and development for the agency's programs and it's employees.

The Training Coordinator will serve as a member of the training team and works with Regional Directors to ensure staff training and development meets and exceeds standards. Responsible for regional-wide monitoring and maintaining training and presenting “New Hire Orientation” program to all newly hired employees. Also maintains personnel files for compliance.

Experience with New Jersey IDD Regulations preferred. Will manage and monitor the College of Direct Support training system and will conduct CPR and Crisis Intervention training regularly. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Routinely deals with highly sensitive and confidential matters. Advancing Opportunities employees are expected to: Maintain a good working relationship with individuals served, contract agencies, third party players, other social service provider personnel, families, Advancing Opportunities staff and other stakeholders. In addition, Advancing Opportunities staff members are expected to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills, function as liaisons to other Advancing Opportunities agency programs, and represent Advancing Opportunities in a professional manner.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with two years of related experience.
• Experience with New Jersey IDD Regulations preferred.
• Experience with Agency Electronic Medical Record and other software programs and Training systems (Relias, CDS, CPR,etc) preferred
• Consent to State & Federal Criminal Background Checks;
• Drug Screen; Pre-Employment Physical & PPD;
• Complete all orientation & pre-service training as required

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with diverse populations
• Ability to stay within boundaries of the role and function of the position
• Critical thinking skills, Organizational skills and Communication skills
• Ability to evaluate and comprehend techniques, procedures, and changes to meet variable situations
• Able to effectively communicate with supervisors and directors to improve his/her skills and adapt to Agency culture and policies.
• Facilitate organizational change; has ability to understand, relate with, and adapt to different cultural settings; and demonstrates good judgement and maturity.

Essential Responsibilities:

Direct Duties:

• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization and maintain good working relationships with all employees.
• Experience with IDD required training and the ability to present “New Hire Orientation” program to employees is required.
• Computer Literacy in MS office products, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Has a general working knowledge of employment laws.
• Accurate and timely data entry of all assigned tasks.
• Preparing any general office correspondence as assigned.

Background Checks

• Assist with data verification and ensures it meets State regulations and follows internal job descriptions.

Training

• Notifies employees when annual mandatory trainings are due.
• Coordinate new hire orientation training by scheduling the appropriate classes.
• Attends DDD Olmstead Trainings/conferences; assist in the development of training modules.

New Hire Orientation

• Conducts the Human Resource portion of the training (including Handbook and all benefit information).
• Assists with on-boarding of new hires (ensuring completion of new hire paperwork).
• Act as liaison between Human Resources and Regional Offices as they relate to new hires.

Generic Skills/Responsibilities

• Thoroughly completes all assigned work and within the prescribed timeframes.
• Effectively prioritizes daily responsibilities and duties.
• Consistently arrives at work on time. Minimizes absences and gives advance notice for lateness and other absences.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with co-workers in and outside of the department.
• Regularly seeks timely and appropriate assistance from supervisor, peers and other resources.
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication. Written communication is legible, concise and adequate. Shares information and ideas, provides feedback.
• Continually accepts and reaches for responsibility. Attends and participates in internal and external trainings.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an eight-hour day.
• Individual is able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to evaluate information and maintain accurate record
• Fine motor skills and legible and accurate writing of reports, daily correspondence and presentation either manually or orally.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

ACCIDENT, HEALTH HAZARD, AND SECURITY KNOWLEDGE:

• Blood borne Pathogens, Right- To- Know, HIPAA, Security Acts, Fire & Safety

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment
• Varying schedule based on needs of business.
  • Nights / Occasional weekends may be required

Why should you work for Advancing Opportunities?

ALL employees receive:

• $250 Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Training
• Employee discount Programs

Who we are:
Advancing Opportunities, Inc, an affiliate of Apis Services, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing services and supports to people with disabilities and their families so they can live independently. Recognized as one of the leading disability service providers in the state of New Jersey, the agency is committed to person-centered services delivered in the community.

Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for more than 30 for profit and non-profit organizations across the United States so they can focus on their all-important missions. APIS Service, Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500 employees nationwide and growing.

The employment opportunities we have to offer dedicated and caring career seekers are endless. Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve by providing good people to support the missions they serve.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.

Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.