What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Trainer/Training Specialist position at Adelante External?
The Staff Trainer is a key member of the HR Team whose primary responsibilities include delivering existing training programs and completing administrative tasks to track progress, ensure course completion, and maintain accurate records. The Staff Trainer will also collaborate on the design and delivery of new training programs and updates to existing curriculum. Additionally, the Staff Trainer is responsible for the administration of State and UNM/CDD contracts and, as needed, provides training consultation to both internal and external customers.
1. Actively participate as a member of the HR Team. Serve as a resource to and proactively build positive working relationships with members of the HR Team and Adelante employees at every level of the organization.
2. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
3. Design and develop new training curriculum and supporting program materials for staff who support people with physical and mental disabilities, seniors, and disadvantaged populations.
4. Revise current training materials and develop and/or coordinate in-service and external training events.
5. Facilitate all assigned classroom training (resources/materials, training room set up, data entry of class information) and communicate training opportunities to staff.
6. Prepare internal training schedule/calendar and provide on-site training follow-up with staff as needed.
7. Assist in the monitoring of the University of New Mexico Center For Development Disability (UNM/CDD) Train-the-Trainer contract.
8. Interact and coordinate with various team members when issues occur and provide additional training to successfully resolve the situation.
9. Ensure continuity of daily training activities in the absence of the Training Manager.
10. Collaborate with other trainers, coaches, instructors, and/or external consultants to ensure alignment with program objectives.
11. Assist in supporting organizational change and performance improvement efforts, including providing training on new policies and processes, contributing to instructional development projects, and supporting team-based problem-solving initiatives.
12. Exercise discretion within established guidelines to perform duties related to training; follow established policies and procedures; provide feedback on training effectiveness; and assist management in implementing training programs.
13. Assist with the preparation of annual reports and audits related to training and compliance.
Note: Must be able to successfully pass background/fingerprint investigation and pre-employment drug screening. Must possess a valid NM driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance. Must have own reliable transportation and agency insurable driving record. Must have computer experience. Must be able to push/pull and lift 50 or more lbs., frequently with regular extended periods of standing or walking for more than 5 hours per day.
Adelante is a drug free workplace. Adelante is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
