Regional CPI Instructor

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

American Medical Administrators MGMT Company is seeking a Regional CPI Instructor to provide training and ongoing education to SNF staff in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe intervention techniques. The role ensures staff can manage challenging behaviors while upholding resident dignity and person-centered care.

The candidate will conduct CPI training, deliver refresher sessions, and maintain records, with travel between facilities within the region.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPI Instructor certification within 30 days of starting date.
• Experience training healthcare professionals and direct-care staff preferred.
• Ability to travel regionally between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CPI training and certification for nursing, clinical, and facility staff.
• Provide initial and annual/refresher CPI training in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Teach crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, communication, and safe intervention techniques.
• Demonstrate appropriate responses to aggressive, disruptive, or escalating resident behaviors.
• Emphasize least-restrictive, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches.
• Conduct hands-on training and evaluate employee competency in CPI techniques.
• Maintain accurate training, certification, and competency records.
• Partner with Nursing, Clinical, and Facility Leadership to identify additional training needs.
• Provide coaching and follow-up education when behavioral incidents indicate a need for additional training.
• Ensure CPI training practices align with facility policies, applicable regulations, and the requirements of the organization's approved CPI program.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, dignity, and respect for residents and staff.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Crisis prevention

Communication skills

Travel between facilities

Organizational skills

Education

CPI Instructor certification

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Nursing

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional CPI Instructor is responsible for providing training and ongoing education to our Skilled Nursing Facility’s (SNF) staff in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and safe intervention techniques. This position helps ensure employees are prepared to safely manage challenging behaviors while maintaining resident dignity, safety, and a person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct CPI training and certification for nursing, clinical, and facility staff.

• Provide initial and annual/refresher CPI training in accordance with organizational requirements.

• Teach crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation, communication, and safe intervention techniques.

• Demonstrate appropriate responses to aggressive, disruptive, or escalating resident behaviors.

• Emphasize least-restrictive, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches.

• Conduct hands-on training and evaluate employee competency in CPI techniques.

• Maintain accurate training, certification, and competency records.

• Partner with Nursing, Clinical, and Facility Leadership to identify additional training needs.

• Provide coaching and follow-up education when behavioral incidents indicate a need for additional training.

• Ensure CPI training practices align with facility policies, applicable regulations, and the requirements of the organization's approved CPI program.

• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, dignity, and respect for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience, preferably in skilled nursing, long-term care, behavioral health, or another healthcare setting involving behavioral management.

• Strong understanding of crisis prevention and verbal de-escalation techniques.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to conduct hands-on training and effectively evaluate staff competency.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate training documentation.

• Ability to travel between facilities within the region

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must obtain CPI Instructor certification within 30 days of starting date

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPI Instructor certification

• Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or related field

• 2+ years’ experience training healthcare professionals and direct-care staff.

• Experience working with residents with dementia, behavioral health conditions, or other complex behavioral needs.

• Experience with regulatory compliance, employee competency, and healthcare education.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.

• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.

• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!