Assistant Director of Staff Development(DSD) Full-Time

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

12-hour shifts

Benefits package

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking an organized, dependable Assistant Director of Staff Development to support the Director with orientation, in-service education, training records, recruitment, safety programs, and other admin duties. This full-time role requires comfort with 12-hour shifts and weekends.

You will help coordinate new-employee orientation, maintain training records, and support staff development across departments. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage records and multiple deadlines with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Follow schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Organize new-employee orientation and ensure compliance.
• Maintain orientation and training records; coordinate in-service programs.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, and payroll duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and support health and safety programs.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Customer-service

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Office equipment familiarity

Time-management

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Director of Staff Development - Full-Time

Kern River Transitional Care

Pay Range: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, including weekends

Support and Develop an Exceptional Care Team

Kern River Transitional Care is seeking an organized, dependable, and people-focused Full-Time Assistant Director of Staff Development (Assistant DSD) to join our team.

This position supports the Director of Staff Development with employee orientation, in-service education, training records, recruitment, safety programs, and other administrative responsibilities. Candidates must be comfortable working 12-hour shifts and weekends based on facility needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow assigned schedules, supervisor instructions, facility policies, and established procedures.
• Assist with organizing and conducting new-employee orientation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Ensure orientation includes resident rights, safety, infection prevention, facility policies, standards of care, and organizational expectations.
• Assist the DSD with scheduling and coordinating in-service education programs.
• Ensure required in-services are scheduled promptly and posted in designated areas.
• Maintain accurate employee orientation, training, competency, and in-service attendance records.
• Enter and update information in applicable computer systems.
• Maintain departmental files and records in a complete, accurate, and orderly manner.
• Assist with coordinating safety programs and employee health requirements.
• Schedule pre-employment and current-employee health examinations and testing as directed.
• Coordinate and document required fire, internal-disaster, and emergency-preparedness drills.
• Assist with advertising open positions, recruitment, and onboarding activities.
• Answer employee questions and provide information or direct requests to the appropriate department.
• Monitor office and training supplies, place orders, and verify deliveries.
• Assist with human resources and payroll duties as assigned.
• Participate in facility surveys and help provide requested training records and documentation.
• Maintain positive working relationships with employees across all facility departments.
• Assist with documenting and filing accident and incident reports according to established procedures.
• Protect resident and employee confidentiality, including protected health information.
• Promptly report suspected or known confidentiality violations to the Administrator.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and work scheduled weekends and 12-hour shifts.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the DSD, Director of Nursing, Administrator, or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous staff development, healthcare, human resources, administrative, training, or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication and customer-service skills.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain records and manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with standard office machines and equipment.
• Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, schedules, and training materials.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality.
• Dependable, cooperative, and team-oriented approach.
• Must be available to work 12-hour shifts and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing, reading, and prolonged computer use. Frequent use of telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, calculators, and other office equipment is required.

The employee may occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds and may assist during emergency evacuations when necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Kern River Transitional Care?

• Competitive pay of $19.00-$22.00 per hour
• Full-time employment
• 12-year shift schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time offTraining and professional-development opportunities
• Valuable experience in staff development and healthcare administration
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and facility policy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.