Residential Trainer (RT)

IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES in Chicago seeks a Residential Trainer responsible for planning and executing staff training and development across residential programs. This full-time position emphasizes trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include delivering various certifications, monitoring staff performance, and maintaining training records. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of all shifts.

Qualifications

• Residential treatment experience is required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of all shifts.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural humility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate staff training and competency-building initiatives.
• Deliver certification training in various areas, including First Aid/CPR.
• Observe staff to assess practice and provide coaching.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements and maintain records.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to maintain professionalism

Education

Bachelor Degree Preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Residential Trainer (RT) is responsible for planning and coordinating all staff training, professional development, and competency-building initiatives across the agency’s residential programs. This individual will serve as the primary training authority for the organization, ensuring that all staff receive high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and compliance-aligned instruction.

The Residential Trainer will obtain and maintain all required Train-the-Trainer certifications, deliver training across all three shifts, and conduct ongoing observations to assess staff performance, identify individual learning needs, and support continuous improvement. This role is essential to maintaining resident safety, regulatory compliance, and a strong therapeutic culture.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Certification

• Deliver and maintain certification as a trainer in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), First Aid/CPR, Think Trauma, Universal Precautions, LGBTQ+ Competency, YIC Behavior Treatment Plans, New Employee Orientation, Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility, and other therapeutic, clinical, or compliance-required trainings.
• Attend all required Train-the-Trainer courses and maintain active credentials.
• Develop and update training curricula to align with Medicaid, DCFS, and agency standards.
• Facilitate training for all three shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Staff Development & Performance Support

• Observe staff in the milieu to assess trauma-informed practice, cultural responsiveness, crisis intervention skills, implementation of Behavior Treatment Plans, communication, boundaries, and professionalism.
• Provide individualized coaching and follow-up training based on observed needs.
• Support staff retreats, team-building activities, and agency-wide development initiatives.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all staff meet training requirements mandated by licensing bodies, Medicaid, DCFS, and internal policy.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready training records and documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership and CQI to identify training gaps and implement corrective strategies.
• Participate in program reviews, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree Preferred or equivalent experience.
• Residential treatment experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of all shifts.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and youth-guided practice.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, clarity, and calm in high-stress situations.

Work Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate all shifts.

About Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services, Inc.

Ibukun is a trauma-informed, culturally responsive residential organization committed to empowering youth, supporting staff, and maintaining the highest standards of care. The Residential Trainer plays a central role in sustaining a safe, therapeutic, and growth-oriented environment for both residents and employees. Ibukun is an at-will employer.

Organizational Commitment

Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services is dedicated to trauma-informed, healing-centered care for youth and families. The Residential Trainer is expected to uphold the agency’s values of dignity, respect, accountability, and cultural responsiveness in all interactions with youth, staff, and external partners.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ibukun Comprehensive Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and contractor partner. Ibukun is an at-will employer.