What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist - Direct Care position at Community Resources for Independence?
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The Training Specialist provides support, training, and guidance to new and current direct care staff regarding service plans, direct consumer care, and CRI policies and procedures.
Travel: Union, Snyder, Northumberbland and Lycoming Counties
Requirements:
- Valid Drivers License
- Current Auto Insurance
- Reliable Vehicle
- Diploma/GED
- Three (3) years experience and knowledge in direct care positions working with people with physically disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and/or the elderly.
- Ability to pass all required background checks
Duties include but not limited to:
- Successful training and on-the-job orientation of new direct care staff
- Successful continuing education training for existing direct care staff
- Communicate problems/concerns to supervisor in timely manner
- Assist in identifying specific training needs of direct care staff
- Participate in the development of training items
- Log and document training efforts as required
- Serve as a point-of-contact with new direct care staff to orient the employee and ease their transition to CRI and personal care
- Complete reports to administrative staff as required
- Perform on call duties as scheduled
- Perform attendant care duties in a safe and conscientious manner
EOE.
Community Resources for Independence (CRI) is a community based, non-residential, non-profit corporation that provides services to individuals with disabilities in order to maximize their independence and the accessibility of the communities in which they live. CRI provides in-home care services across Pennsylvania to individuals with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities and the aging population. We are continuing to grow with 14 different office locations located throughout PA. CRI is the leader in home care.
