Training Specialist: Compliance & Employee Growth

Achieva; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Achieva in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Training Oversight role to provide training oversight for Achieva Support employees, develop and implement training materials, and ensure compliance with government regulations and funder standards.

The position trains new and current staff, monitors learning platforms, prepares training reports, and collaborates with department leaders to address training needs and improve program operations, client outcomes, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human services, social science and/or related field and/or 5 years of training experience and industry experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, motivational, and organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Necessary presentation, word processing and database computer skills.
• Must meet Act 33, Act 34 and FBI clearance requirements.
• Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle available for daily use.
• Some local travel and some evenings and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the achievement of an individual's personal outcomes, success, and inclusion in the community.
• Adheres to Achieva and Achieva Support policies, procedures, mission, and core values.
• Orients/trains Achieva Support new and current employees and management staff.
• Provides annual and as-needed trainings to Achieva Support employees.
• Develops, implements, and monitors training materials for Achieva Support employees as mandated by government regulations, funder standards, program operations, and/or agency initiatives.
• Provides guidance and learning accommodations to Achieva Support employees as needed.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison for the people supported at Achieva Support.
• Reviews all training report forms and competency exams to evaluate or establish competency and understanding of training materials.
• Tracks and ensures personnel meet all regulatory, agency, program, and credentialing training requirements prior to service delivery and throughout their employment.
• Conducts ongoing and random record reviews to ensure compliance; reports non-compliance in a timely manner.
• Prepares and submits comprehensive reports on training and compliance to management and external audit teams.
• Confers with the Compliance Department to conduct surveys to identify training needs based on current processes, changes, and other factors.
• Monitors and participates in the distribution of trainings through Achieva Support's learning management system and/or other training platforms.
• Informs Achieva Support program management of personnel and training requirements.
• Collaborates as needed with other department leaders and external stakeholders.
• Promotes trainings for all Achieva Support employees through internal and external trainings, newsletters, etc.
• Promotes the professional development of Achieva Support employees.
• Maintains knowledge of adult learning theories, best practices, and instructional design; implements performance action steps when needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current county, state, and federal regulations, standards, and/or licensing applicable to all Achieva Support employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned. (This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties, which may change at any time with or without notice.)

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Word processing

Database skills

Education

Associate's degree in human services, social science and/or related field and/or 5 years of training experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Achieva in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Training Oversight role to provide training oversight for Achieva Support employees, develop and implement training materials, and ensure compliance with government regulations and funder standards.

The position trains new and current staff, monitors learning platforms, prepares training reports, and collaborates with department leaders to address training needs and improve program operations, client outcomes, and staff development.