Staff Trainer

The Arc Southern Maryland; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Continual professional development

Job summary

A community support agency in Maryland seeks a Staff Trainer to coordinate training programs and ensure compliance with training requirements. The role involves working closely with the Talent Development Manager, conducting New Employee Orientations, and developing training materials. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The schedule may require flexibility for travel within multiple counties. This position promotes a comprehensive staff development program and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with additional coursework required.
• Two years’ experience in a human services setting preferred.
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trainings and support the Talent Development Manager.
• Conduct New Employee Orientation and competency-based training programs.
• Maintain accurate training database using ADP.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Adult Learning Theory knowledge

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point

Good command of English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional college coursework in communication, education, human services

Tools

Excel

Word

Power Point

ADP

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The Arc Southern Maryland provided pay range

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Base pay range

$24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

JOB PURPOSE:

The Staff Trainer reports directly to the Talent Development Manager. The primary responsibility of the Staff Trainer is to coordinate trainings and support the Talent Development Manager through the training process. The Staff Trainer ensures that staff receive all required trainings including required DDA training, as well as other training required by funding or legal requirements. Provides support to the Talent Development Manager.

Will need to be flexible for work location, travel may be required in Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel Counties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists agency employees to meet the performance expectations of their positions through implementation of internal training programs, coordination of all (internal and external) training activities, and tracking the required and optional training needs for all employees.
• Conducts and schedules New Employee Orientation as needed.
• Conducts competency-based training programs designed to increase the knowledge and skills of agency employees, using appropriate presentation skills. Assesses each participant’s ability to perform the required skills or comprehend the information and adjusts training accordingly.
• Uses a variety of methods (performance appraisal training forms, evaluations, surveys, interviews, etc.) to assess employee training needs.
• Utilizes a variety of transfer of learning activities in specific content areas or practice specialties.
• Develops and utilizes a variety of training delivery strategies.
• Assists with and/or develops training materials to meet identified needs. Assists with and/or develops training manuals to include course content, visual charts, videotapes, slides, Power Point, etc.
• Updates training modules and materials when required.
• Maintains all training equipment in working order.
• Ensures that staff meet all regulatory training requirements.
• Ensures that the scheduling of training meets agency and supervisory needs.
• Ensures that personal knowledge of regulations, standards, laws, etc is current.
• Maintains accurate training database using the HR function of ADP.
• Modifies training modules and materials to meet those requirements.
• Provides safety training to all agency personnel.
• Responsible for processing Medication Technician applications and verification of Medication Technician certifications.
• Coordinates and prepares training calendars.
• Schedules and coordinates the use of the training rooms and equipment.
• Notifies staff when training is needed.
• Applies principles of a competency-based training system.
• Applies principles of Adult Learning.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Remains current on developments in training and instructional methodologies including technology enhancements and attends periodic seminars, forums and meetings to assure currency of education.Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains a procedures manual for the position.Completes at least three development trainings a year.
• Additional duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent with additional college level coursework in communication, education, human services or related study, required.
• Two years’ experience in a human services setting preferred; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Adult Learning Theory.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point and ADP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Forward thinking and creative.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Obtains and maintains certification for instruction of CPR and First Aid training.
• Obtains and maintains certification for instruction of Mandt training.
• Valid driving license with a good driving record.
• Use of personal vehicle to travel to various locations.
• Ability to pass the criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland.
• Effectively plan and organize a comprehensive staff development program.
• Maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
• Well organized and self-directed; team player.
• Decisive and possesses a "big picture" perspective.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and needs assessments techniques.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS (PHYSICAL DEMANDS)

• Representative of the physical demands: occasionally required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste or smell. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Usual office working conditions. Must possess the ability to perform the physical skills of certain training programs (e.g., standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating CPR, demonstrating holds and releases for Mandt, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Not exposed to weather conditions.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Usual office working conditions.

The Arc Southern Maryland is a drug‑free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence.