Training Specialist

DSNWK; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DSNWK seeks an experienced training facilitator to conduct classes meeting the standards of funding and accreditation agencies for DSNWK CSP and CDDO. The role involves delivering trainings, tracking attendance, coordinating certificates, and maintaining training materials to promote learning and retention.

Applicants should have at least two years of staff training experience, strong communication and facilitation skills, and a high school diploma with related field study preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in providing staff training (developmental disability field preferred).
• Must demonstrate strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trainings per agency standards and for staff.
• Grade classes and report attendance and no-shows.
• Coordinate certificates and testing materials with certification providers.
• Update quarterly training count sheets.
• Review enrollments and prerequisites; adjust as needed.
• Send enrollment reminders to staff and supervisors.
• Develop and maintain training materials and equipment; ensure on-site stock.

Skills

Training delivery

Communication

Facilitation

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education in related field preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Conduct training classes to meet the standards of the various funding and/or accreditation agencies for DSNWK CSP and for DSNWK CDDO.

Essential Functions

• Conduct trainings as required by DCF, KDADS, KDHE, and other licensing, funding or accrediting entities, or as requested for staff.
• Grade classes and notify staff and supervisors of no show/unexcused absences.
• Report class attendance to necessary certification providers (American Heart Association, The Mandt System, RTAP) and coordinate distribution of certificates, filing of testing materials, and other class documentation.
• Update Training Quarterly count sheet with information from rosters (used in quarterly reports and documentation tracking).
• Review staff enrolled for future classes, checking that necessary prerequisites are met and contacting staff and supervisors if a change in enrollment is necessary.
• Send enrollment reminders to staff and supervisors enrolled in classes.
• Review, evaluation, and modify existing training programs; recommend appropriate changes for improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality materials, supplies, and techniques to promote learning and retention of subject matter.
• Maintain an adequate amount of training materials on site and ready for future classes.
• Order training supplies and materials as needed.
• Assist other instructors with technical issues for classes (CFM, Google Meet, Datis).
• Review overall agency compliance levels, adding classes to the schedule as necessary and informing supervisors and staff of additional class opportunities.
• Attend initial and ongoing training and meetings as directed.
• Report outcome measures of ETS on an ongoing basis to the Manager of Human Resource Services.
• Maintain and foster inter and intra-agency relationships benefiting training.

Other Responsibilities

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager of Human Resource Services and Director of Administrative Services.
• This position will have access to PHI and EPHI of individuals required for projects and training specific to the needs of individuals served.
• This position is not subject to the two year waiting period as defined by KPERS.

Job Specifications

Education - High School Diploma or equivalent required. Post secondary education in related field preferred.

Experience - Two years of experience in providing staff training and/or in the developmental disability field preferred.

Extent of physical effort required - Routine job requirements. Little, if any behavior or other physical intervention. Must be able to successfully demonstrate physical skills and techniques for Mandt and First Aid/CPR/AED classes.

Other Requirements

• Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Valid driver's license.

This job description does not provide the basis for an employment contract or constitute an offer of employment. It is intended solely to outline the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. These qualifications and responsibilities may be changed at any time to support and enhance the organization’s successful achievement of its mission.

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