Competency, Training & Development (CTD) Director

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Brenham, TX

1d•$6,000 - $8,305•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! The Training and Development Specialist V, Competency, Training & Development (CTD) Director, performs advanced (senior level) training work. The CTD Director is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the CTD Department and all activities to ensure staff are appropriately oriented, trained, and competent in their required skills for each staffed position at the facility. Responsibilities include planning, program design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all facility training programs; analyzing training needs; preparing materials; and coordinating training sessions. The CTD Director ensures there are sufficient class offerings to assure expected facility training compliance as well as continuing education opportunities. The CTD Director supervises staff in the CTD Department. Completion of work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information of a complex nature with decisions that are varied but based on broad principles and guidelines. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, education, communication, journalism, technical writing, or a related field is generally preferred.
Four (4) years of work experience in training or teaching
Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Experience in at least one of the following: Developing policies/reports/memos/etc. or curriculum/training materials.
Supervisory experience
Valid Texas driver’s license. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to the facility, HHSC, the State of Texas, and the CTD Department
Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of training procedures and methods
Knowledge of group processes, dynamics, and interpersonal relations
Skills in designing, writing, editing, and producing educational, informational, and technical materials (including reports) for various purposes to a variety of audience(s)
Skills in analyzing data for the production of training materials and required departmental reports.
Skills in dealing with facility staff in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to lead, instruct, and motivate others in a professional manner.
Ability to analyze training needs.
Ability to evaluate training effectiveness.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Ability of organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently, effectively, and concurrently.
Ability to use computer systems, Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) or other training software.
Ability to use charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and other technological tools.
Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make varied decisions within broad guidelines/parameters.
Ability to be certified as an instructor in Safe Use of Restraints (SUR), Ukeru, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

Campus-wide responsibility for the CTD Department.
Ensures the facility can meet training compliance by ensuring required classes are sufficiently offered and scheduled for the necessary number of hours, conducted, and cover the required curriculum requirements.
Ensures the development of training programs for facility policies and procedures to ensure staff comprehend, are trained to competence according to job duties and function and can implement on the job.
Provides consultative services and technical assistance that promotes the use of training services, methods, and techniques.
Creates and schedules new curriculum, and training manuals, to keep employees current with all required training necessary to perform their duties.
Maintains all CTD training rooms, equipment, and materials.
Maintains survey-readiness status for the CTD Department and responds to audit reports.
Participates in meetings and conference calls, as assigned.
Prepares and forwards training reports, as required, to ensure compliance with internal and external agency and regulatory standards.
Coordinates education programs for staff by acting as liaison with State Office, other educational institutions, and local colleges, etc., including planning and scheduling of courses.
Manages the CTD Department in a manner consistent with agency standards, rules, and in accordance with Facility Support Services (FSS)-CTD Operating Instructions.
Ensures competency of CTD Department staff and Adjunct Training Staff.
Provides supervision and delegation of work assignments for staff.
Ensures all position descriptions are accurate, staff are evaluated on time, and staff are current with all required training.
Holds regular staff meetings, as needed, to ensure information is communicated in a timely manner.
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports within timeframes required by the facility or Facility Support Services (FSS)-CTD.
Serves as an instructor, when required and appropriate, to support the facility’s need.
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.