Training Specialist/Learning and Development

Description

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This full-time position provides orientation and training to all new staff members and ongoing training to all current staff members to meet and/or exceed compliance standards set by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the Council on Accreditation. All employees of Boysville, Inc. receive training in the Quality Improvement (QI) activities of the company and are required to actively participate in QI meetings, tasks, projects and/or committees, as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for maintaining competent staff in all program areas by coordinating the completion of initial training and the participation in ongoing training
• Creates pre-service training schedules and performs pre-service training within the requirements of COA and Licensing
• Compile and maintain position specific training requirements in accordance with COA and Minimum Standards
• Create and coordinate the monthly training schedule with Program Directors, Trainer/Facilitators, New Hires, and Required Attendees
• Plan, coordinate, and execute bi-annual all staff training week to meet requirements of COA and Minimum Standards
• Schedule and track all staff training recurrent requirements
• Maintains proper organization of the training files
• Instruct training classes for CPR/1^st Aid, SAMA, SAMA Refresher, and Normalcy
• Assist in training instruction as needed for Trauma/TBRI, Transportation, and Safety
• Assist Staff in receiving required training when they are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes (i.e. Overnight Staff, Part Time employees, etc.)
• Research and implement updated training materials as needed to include online training, webinars, video/dvd, etc.
• Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials
• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or meetings with Program Directors
• Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs
• Provide additional training information and opportunities to assist staff in maintaining or improving job skills
• Participates fully in all assigned agency committees, identifies opportunities for staff and fulfills all reporting requirements necessary for committees to function effectively
  • Records Review Committee
  • Safety Review Committee
  • Risk Assessment-Practice Review Committee
  • Risk Assessment – Administrative Review Committee
  • Steering Committee
  • Social Committee
• Additional support in Compliance as requested

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study with 3-5 years training experience
• Comprehensive understanding of training principles, techniques and procedures
• Must possess excellent communication, organization, and time management
• Must be computer literate in windows applications
• Must exhibit behavior that demonstrates cultural diversity and sensitivity (See Corporate Policy #2103)

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and converse in English
• Ability to communicate with staff, residents, families, vendors, support agencies and others
• Ability to handle stress
• Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing
• Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements)

The job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed and is not inclusive of all responsibilities, skills and duties; May perform other duties as assigned. Employment with Boysville, Inc. is voluntary and subject to termination at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Boysville, Inc. employees

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