Competency, Training & Development Instructor

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•$3,900 - $5,372•Onsite

About The Position

The Competency, Training & Development Instructor (Training Specialist II) plans, designs, organizes, conducts, and evaluates employee training programs at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center. The role trains new employees during New Employee Orientation, delivers refresher and continuing education classes, evaluates employee competencies, and serves as a liaison to facility departments and programs. Training is provided in group-class settings and computer labs, with assignments and materials guided by HHSC Facility Support Services Competency Training Department. The instructor may adapt standardized materials and methods to make training relevant, interactive, and effective. The position works under the general supervision of the Facility Competency and Training Department Director and may assist other trainers, including by training trainers. The instructor maintains training and attendance records, helps develop curriculum and multimedia materials, supports the identification of training needs, and conducts post-orientation assessments when needed. The role maintains certifications for assigned courses, which may include CPR, trauma-informed care, Ukeru response blocking, and Safe Use of Restraints. The instructor participates in facility meetings and contributes training perspectives, statistics, needs assessments, and program assessments. Duties, assignment locations, and shift patterns may change to meet facility needs. The employee may support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, including work at an alternate location or on an alternate shift. The position is full-time, nonexempt, and based onsite at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center. The listed monthly salary range is $3,900.00–$5,372.41. Work may involve a specific, rotating, alternate, extended, or overtime schedule, and weekend and holiday work may be required. Travel is up to 5%, and telework is not eligible according to the posting details.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience providing services to people with developmental disabilities in an institutional or residential setting, or paid experience facilitating or conducting competency-based training for employees or adult learners in a classroom or on-the-job setting.
Valid Texas driver’s license, or obtain one within 90 days of hire; applicants with an out-of-state license must provide an original certified driving record. An eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Obtain American Heart Association CPR instructor certification within six months of hire and maintain it thereafter.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, how to work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of training procedures, techniques, and adult education principles, and ability to apply them in curriculum and learning-objective development.
Ability to provide effective, engaging instruction to large groups and individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong oral and written interpersonal and communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Ability to learn, teach, and demonstrate skills related to assigned courses, such as CPR, Ukeru, Safe Use of Restraints, and lifting.
Ability to communicate with people of varied backgrounds, education levels, and learning styles.
Ability to teach and demonstrate intervention strategies.
Ability to support approximately 55 pounds to demonstrate safe lifting of a person.
Ability to evaluate, develop, and revise training programs.
Ability to use Windows-based programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to operate basic office and audio/visual equipment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, use good judgment, and model HHSC’s mission and values.
Ability and willingness to work alternate schedules, overtime, extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Must be at least 18 years old; applicants must pass required fingerprint background, drug-screen, and registry checks. Males aged 18–25 must be registered with Selective Service.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Both experience providing services to people with developmental disabilities in an institutional or residential setting and paid experience facilitating or conducting competency-based training.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct New Hire Orientation, refresher, continuing education, and other assigned training classes in group settings or computer labs.
Evaluate employee competencies and skills according to policy and course requirements.
Substitute for other FCTD trainers when needed to maintain scheduled training delivery.
Adapt standardized training to the facility environment and use interactive techniques to improve trainee engagement and retention.
Maintain complete and accurate training, attendance, and related records, and prepare or provide reports on training that is due or delinquent.
Assist with developing curriculum materials, including multimedia presentations.
Follow safety and infection-control practices, maintain department equipment, and promptly report equipment problems.
Help facility managers and FCTD colleagues identify training needs and issues, and develop responses or improve training delivery.
Conduct post-orientation on-the-job training assessments in residential settings when needed and complete required documentation.
Maintain certifications required to teach assigned courses and serve as a Master Trainer or subject matter expert when assigned.
Attend facility meetings and provide training perspectives, quality-improvement recommendations, and training statistics.
Conduct needs and program assessments to evaluate training sufficiency and identify improvement areas.
Participate in disaster response, recovery, or COOP activities as needed, potentially at an alternate location or on an alternate shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.