Behavioral Health Staff Educator

As a leading Residential Treatment Center in the Greater Richmond area, Hallmark Youthcare treats adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges triggered by trauma. Treatment is provided in a warm and friendly environment by a group of well-trained, highly motivated staff that take pride in delivering quality care in a fast-paced environment.

We are currently seeking a Staff Development Coordinator to manage the professional development programs and related activities creating a framework of educational services that promote growth and development within established guidelines and standards of Facility policy and regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Salary: $52,000 - $58,000 Annually

Duties/Responsibilities

• Researches a variety of information (e.g., courses, materials, on-line training materials, training consultants, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/in-services and self-study packets to meet the professional development needs of staff.
• Direct, coordinate and conduct in-service programs to improve staff effectiveness in implementing policies and procedures/practices and develop skills for improving performance.
• Coordinators and participates in the employee orientation program.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date course reference material, staff professional development hours and staff development records.
• Monitors professional development hours of staff and notifies staff of training requirements for the purpose of ensuring standards of facility policy and regulatory agencies are met.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials: Annual/Semi-Annual Review Packets, self-study packets, monthly training calendar, reports, letters and memos.
• Develops Training policies and procedures and distributes policies and procedures to all staff, interns and contract personnel.
• Manages the TB Screening and Annual Health Screening process, assuring appropriate documentation in employee health files.
• Make hepatitis vaccine available to employees and refer to appropriate clinics as necessary.
• Provides support and assistance to the Human Resources Department as needed: ensuring all necessary staff licenses and certifications are updated.
• Maintain current certification as an authorized Provider in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillator, Standard First Aid (CPR/AED/1st Aid) for adult and child and conduct monthly certification courses.
• Maintain current certification as a Certified Instructor in the Handle with Care Behavioral Management System and conduct monthly training courses.
• Keep informed of current regulations and trends related to Staff Development by attending meetings, conferences, and workshops and by reading current professional publications.
• Keep the Director of Human Resources and or Administration informed of trends and changes.
• Demonstrates understanding of and ability to implement the Sanctuary Model and its trauma-informed approach to services, the seven commitments, and the tools of the model including Red Flag meetings, Treatment Team Meetings, the SELF paradigm, safety plans and community meetings. Attends community meetings monthly.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy of residents’ and employees’ personally identifiable health and personnel information in accordance with HIPAA privacy rules and facility policies.
• Meets mandatory staff development requirements per the standards of all regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of practical nurse education or registered nurse education. OR Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Social Work, Education, Nursing or a related field preferred.
• One year of clinical teaching experience. OR Experience working in a psychiatric setting with adolescents preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia by the Department of Health Professions, if applicable.
• Certified CPR/First Aid and AED Instructor with the American Red Cross Certified Handle with Care Instructor.
• Demonstrated teaching skills, leadership skills, and skills in critical thinking and reading are essential.
• Knowledge of human resource management, program development, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide training to staff caring for and serving adolescents: 11 to 17 years of age.