Staff Development Specialist- Residential

NewPath Child & Family Solutions • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At NewPath, we do more to make a difference -more for each child, each client and our community. Our dedicated team does what it takes, day and night, to get to the heart of every case and deliver the best care. Backed by a full breadth of services, we cater to each individual and answer to every need. We reach more ages with more experts for more results. Every program offers opportunity for change, every plan improves lives, and every person ignites hope, one success story at a time.
Make an Impact as a Residential Staff Development Specialist!
The Staff Development Specialist is responsible for performing all training duties for the Residential Interventions Program including, pre-class preparation, delivering curriculum-classroom, one-on-one training, and actively mentoring/coaching direct care staff. The Staff Development Specialist will facilitate robust and comprehensive orientation and training for new hires, facilitate refresher and ongoing trainings for staff, and provide on-the-floor coaching and direction to staff in the Residential Interventions Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with at least 6 months experience preferred.
• Exceptional candidates may have a High School diploma and 3 years' working experience.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and MS Office.
• Ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and robust listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and grammatically correct content that support training objectives.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance with no more than 5 points on your MVR.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training sessions including new-hire training, on-the job and refresher training.
• Develop refresher trainings to meet needs of staff in the residential program.
• Complete new hire orientation for new staff hired in the residential programs. Review and update new hire orientation on a regular basis.
• Coordinate training schedules with the hiring and training demands of new hires.
• Create, update, and improve existing learning materials based on the outcome of needs assessments, residential needs, performance goals, and audience.
• Create, develop and maintain learning materials and visual aids including: training communications, end-user materials, facilitator guides, assessments and reports.
• Create assessments for reinforcement, including situational and scenario-based questions.
• Ensure that all residential staff remain in compliance with required agency trainings including CPR/ First Aid, and Paylocity.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Residential Child and Youth Care Professional (RCYCP), and other curriculum-based trainings.
• Actively mentor/coach direct care staff during assigned shifts to reinforce their therapeutic skill development on the units.
• Collaborate with therapists, educational staff, medical staff, and other professionals involved in the treatment of the youth.
• Provide coverage in other programs as directed by supervisor or program policy.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Career Growth
• 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution - no required match)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
• Employee Discounts & Partner Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level