Learning and Development Trainer

Venture-Community-Service; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Venture-Community-Service in Massachusetts is seeking a Learning and Development Trainer to support staff across programs. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and paid hourly with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include delivering orientation and remedial training, maintaining certifications, and coordinating content with the department. The ideal candidate will have strong public speaking skills and experience in training diverse staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Public speaking and training experience required.
• Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Driver’s license and daily use of a car on site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular orientation training for new employees in person or virtually.
• Conduct remedial training as needed.
• Deliver training on safety care standards and related curricula (PBS, PABC, First Aid, CPR, AED).
• Maintain certifications and ensure trainings are offered regularly and documented.

Skills

Public speaking

Training experience

Fluent English

Team coordination

Education

Associates degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description

Learning and Development Trainer

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9a-5p

Rate: $23.00-$25.00 - Pay Commensurate with Experience

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

The Learning and Development Trainer reports to the Director of Learning and Development and works a flexible schedule adapted to meet the training needs of the Agency. The Trainer coordinates training with the Coordinator and other Trainers in the department. The Trainer will train staff on various topics. Trainers will usually work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and Saturdays. This position will be compensated on an hourly basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regular orientation training for new employees via in-person or virtually
• Conduct remedial training for designated employees as needed.
• Conduct in-service training regarding implementation of safety care standards.
• Conduct regular training in any or all of the disciplines listed: PBS, PABC, First Aid, CPR, AED; and Defensive Driving and Vehicle Maintenance, Human Rights and other curriculum.
• Maintain all certifications required to provide trainings.
• Ensure all required trainings are offered on a regular basis.
• Ensure all trainings are documented in personnel files.
• Ensure class rosters are maintained.
• Ensure certificates are completed in timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and positive demeanor while successfully juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with developmental skills training of staff.
• Assist in transitions of individuals into or between programs.
• Assist in team-building exercises
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Attend meetings as requested
• Provide remedial assistance to staff in various areas of training
• Assist in curriculum development to include creating video-based curriculum

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain all required certifications and Instructor Licenses
• Thorough knowledge of principles of: Normalization, Behavior Modification, and Developmental Psychology
• Ability to organize own work; ability to make group presentations (in-person & virtual).
• Ability to conduct trainings at all program sites (in-person & virtual)
• Must have a basic knowledge of DDS and Venture policies and procedures

Requirements

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates level degree in a related field preferred and/or equivalent professional experience
• Proven ability to relate effectively to developmentally disabled / physically disabled population
• Public speaking and training experience preferred
• PABC and CPR Instructor within 3 months of employment as a Trainer
• Independent Trainer within 6 months of employment as a Trainer
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Must be 21+ years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, daily use of a car on site and be available by telephone for daily contact.

Employee must possess the knowledge; skills and abilities listed above, and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job. Employee must be able to speak, read and write in fluent English.