Recruiter / Staff Trainer

Community Options, Inc.•Lubbock, TX

4d•$50,000

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. The Recruiter / Staff Trainer, based in Lubbock, Texas, manages local recruitment and training for support staff. The role attracts staff who support the organization’s mission and help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Responsibilities include full-lifecycle recruitment, developing and delivering training on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and ensuring compliance with state regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or high school diploma/GED plus 1–3 years of training or recruiting experience.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Certified trainer in crisis intervention.
Medication administration trainer certification.
CPR/first aid certified instructor.
Experience problem-solving across multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment and staff development efforts for assigned regions.
Screen candidates and schedule interviews.
Build and maintain relationships with candidates and referral sources.
Ensure new hires meet employment requirements and regulations.
Conduct reference and background checks.
Onboard new employees in HRIS and programmatic technology platforms.
Facilitate new-hire training and orientation, as well as ongoing staff development training.
Conduct in-house trainings.
Maintain and regularly audit training documentation for compliance with state and company requirements.
Maintain and update training-tracking spreadsheets and record-keeping systems.
Represent Community Options at community information and education events, including job fairs.
Communicate training non-compliance to supervisors and employees and work to resolve issues.
Maintain trainer certifications in medication administration, crisis intervention, and CPR/first aid.
Consult with the direct supervisor to understand work situations requiring employees to learn about changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies.
Schedule and conduct training sessions in areas such as new employee orientation, on-the-job training, consumer service, safety practices, promotional development, and leadership development.
Track training and notify staff when training or other state-required documents are due.
Follow up to obtain documentation for staff records.