What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Coordinator position at The Opportunity Tree?
Description
Job Summary: The Training Assistant will provide training to all employees including orientation, initial training as required for new employees, and re-certification training along with other duties to support The Opportunity Tree.
$1,000 hiring bonus for new hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months); other incentives for referring full or part time employees who are hired to work at The Opportunity Tree.
Benefits For Full-Time Employees
Job Summary: The Training Assistant will provide training to all employees including orientation, initial training as required for new employees, and re-certification training along with other duties to support The Opportunity Tree.
$1,000 hiring bonus for new hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months); other incentives for referring full or part time employees who are hired to work at The Opportunity Tree.
Benefits For Full-Time Employees
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off *
- Referral Program *
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) *
- * (Available to regular part-time employees; EAP and sick leave available to all employees of The Opportunity Tree)
- Trainer for The Opportunity Employees.
- Must be certified to train in Article 9 and Prevention and Support per the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) standards and regulations.
- Must be certified to train in CPR and First Aid by a nationally recognized organization.
- Responsible to develop and implement other training as necessary to include training which is required by DDD to be completed by new employees within 90 days.
- Completes the orientation for new employees to include new hire paperwork and review of the Employee Handbook among other documents and policies.
- May develop other training or in-services as necessary for staff development purposes.
- Monitors and schedules of required training of employees prior to expiration of to ensure smooth operational support of Members.
- Responsible for the maintenance and updates to the internal and external training tracking, which contain all required certifications and documents to ensure compliance of employees.
- Liaison for Training and Operations to support supervisors and employees.
- Special projects for The Opportunity Tree as directed by the Training Manager.
- Maintains confidentiality of information regarding Members, Employees, and The Opportunity Tree.
- Advocate on behalf of the Members and their families to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a voice.
- Compliant with attendance rules.
- Promote and maintain a collaborative and respectful working environment and an open line of communications with all stakeholders of The Opportunity Tree.
- Comply and enforce the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations of The Opportunity Tree.
- Other job duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance per the requirements of The Opportunity Tree’s policy.
- Communicate in English; speech, write and read.
- Experience: One year of experience preferred in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field.
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Certified instructor for CPR, 1st Aid, Article 9, and Prevention & Support.
- Knowledge: Intermediate in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, web browser (experience with other business software is helpful).
- Personal enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Positive attitude and ability to represent The Opportunity Tree’s effectively in the community. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with Members, staff, families, funders and stakeholders.
- Successful completion and maintain all required training which may include CPR, First Aid, and Prevention and Support.
- Successfully meet AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Reliable transportation and travel for The Opportunity Tree’s business.
