Employee Development Specialist

RHA Health Services, LLC; Edgemont Forest (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payactiv

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

CPR/First aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking an Employee Development Specialist to design and coordinate training programs for staff at our facility. You will help upgrade staff skills, ensure compliance with state and federal standards, and contribute to ongoing employee development and testing.

The role requires a BA/BS in Human Services or an AA with 3 years of relevant experience, plus background checks and credentialing processes. A driver’s license may be required for transportation duties.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Services or AA with 3 years relevant experience.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks (OIG, Child Abuse Registry, etc.).
• Education verification and other credentialing as required.
• Possible driver’s license/vehicle if position requires transportation.
• IDD experience preferred or equivalent human services experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement specialized training for staff.
• Assess training needs at all levels within the facility.
• Prepare written reports and conduct testing for employees in courses.
• Schedule required staff training opportunities and coordinate training.
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize training needs beyond mandatory training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training coordination

Workshop design

Report writing

Education

BA/BS in Human Services

AA in Human Services + 3 years experience

Tools

Background checks

Job description

We are hiring for:Employee Development SpecialistType:RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!To provide and coordinate training and programs at the facility; to ensure that State, Federal, and facility standards are met and to upgrade the skills of all staff.Job Responsibilities:Assists in planning, designing, and implementing specialized training to be used toward advance training for employees in the form of workshops, seminars, and/or courseworkAssesses, in cooperation with other staff, the training needs of staff at all levels within the facilityPrepares written reports and provides for testing of employees enrolled in coursesEnsures that required staff training opportunities are scheduled as needed/required. Provides training and the coordination of training for all staffIdentifies, recommends, and prioritizes training needs for staff in addition to required trainingAll other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:BA/BS degree in Human Services area or an Associate of Arts degree and three years of experience in Human Services or equivalent to three years’ experience working in IDDPre-employment screening:Complete criminal backgroundName checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)Drug testingEducation verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.Proof of employment history or references (if required)Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.We offer the following benefits to employees:Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings programWellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.About RHA:At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.