Staff Dev Coordinator - IOWA

Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To plan, organize and coordinate in-service trainings, workshops, and seminars, as required. As well as develop and maintain record of staff trainings including new employee orientation and annual recertification trainings, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications:

Experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Knowledge of and/or competency with duties related to direct support professionals (DSPs) and other staff positions
Ability and desire to comfortably teach large groups of staff persons
Passion for learning, and motivating others through classroom/web-based instruction
Excellent written and oral communication, as well as organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve and multi-task
Must possess intermediate computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
Must possess a valid Driver's License which meets company standards for approved driver status
Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Essential Functions:

Introduces and promotes an environment that encourages learning with opportunities for growth and development for individuals and employees
Provides coordination of subjects, materials and all necessary resources to implement and provide ongoing orientation, pre-service and in-service training programs for employees at all operational levels according to regulatory requirements
Provides feedback to Operations management regarding competency levels and work habits demonstrated by employees
Prepares schedules, materials and course outline/criteria for comprehensive new employee orientation and ongoing training subjects
Develops monthly training calendars for management staff
Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.
Performs other duties as assigned

This position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace

If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process

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