Training Coordinator

Mgcci; Skokie, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Referral program

Access to finding childcare & applying

Job summary

Orchard Village is seeking a full-time Training Coordinator in Illinois. The role plans, coordinates, develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive competency-based training program for agency staff, including DHS-approved training for DSPs and QIDPs.

The coordinator maintains records, leads new employee orientation, and supports quality improvement initiatives within multiple departments. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in education or social services, at least two years in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or social services required.
• Two years’ experience in the field of developmental disabilities preferred (direct work with persons with developmental disabilities).
• State of Illinois QIDP certification required; CPI/First Aid/CPR training listed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive training program.
• Provide DHS-approved training for Direct Support Professionals and QIDPs.
• Maintain training records and manage Therap's Training Management System (TMS).
• Lead new employee orientation and coordinate external trainers and online training opportunities.
• Support quality improvement and assist with data collection and reporting.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or social services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Orchard Village is looking to hire a full time Training Coordinator.

The training coordinator will plan, coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive competency-based training program for agency employees. Provide and manage DHS-approved training for Direct Support Professionals and QIDPs. Determine training requirements for employees in all departments. Conduct in-house classes and seminars. Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation for all new agency staff. Coordinate the use of outside trainers, professional classes, seminars, and online training opportunities. Act as a support to staff in Programs, Assurances and/or Entitlements Departments. Maintain a team-based approach in working with people receiving services, employees, family members, volunteers and others. Support quality enhancement processes and assist with the collection and reporting of data.Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

• Maintain certifications and teach Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI), First Aid/CPR, and IL Department of Human Services (DHS) curriculum.
• Analyze learning needs of employees in consultation with department directors and supervisors; address performance gaps; plan and deliver training curricula and materials to meet those needs.
• Provide employees with current techniques and information relative to their assignments to improve their skills and capabilities; receive technical training in new areas; research and locate new training materials/training aids to meet the continuing training needs of the organization.
• Stay informed as to relevant skill and qualifications required by employees for effective performance and circulate requirements and relevant information to the organization as appropriate.
• Research availability of a variety of relevant courses offered by external organizations or individuals.
• Develop and implement methods to evaluate effectiveness of training provided.
• Lead new employee orientation training.
• Conduct trainee orientation for online DSP training by providing a computer and materials, answering questions, providing support, and signing trainee in and out of training.
• Teach and facilitate all required annual training of staff.
• Act as the agency liaison for Infinitec and the Social Services Coalition Meetings.
• Enroll and train new staff in the Therap case management system.
• Maintain employee training records; manage Therap’s Training Management System (TMS); produce reports as needed.
• Support the agency OIG liaison by submitting requested documents to the Illinois OIG investigators and coordinating investigations of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of clients, as needed.
• Ensure that OIG recommendations are implemented.
• Develop, publish, distribute, and promote a monthly training schedule.
• Support the RN-Trainer in the record keeping, scheduling, and timely implementation of all medication administration classes/sessions.
• Provide administrative support and auditing of documentation in Therap for quality reports and identify training needs.
• Process and submit training billing to DHS.
• Assist QIDPs in applying for and maintaining QIDP certification.
• Act as chair or co-chair for the Human Rights Committee, the Compliance Committee, and other committees as assigned.
• Represent Orchard Village in grant funded work and Communities of Practice (CoPs) as applicable.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or social services
• Two years’ experience working in the field of developmental disabilities (including at least one year working directly with persons with developmental disabilities)
• State ofIllinois QIDPcertification required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Access to finding childcare & applying for financial assistance

Visit https://orchardvillage.org/positions-available/