Training and Development Assistant

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • TX

125d • $2,953 - $4,365

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. 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!

Requirements

• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of training procedures and techniques; of adult education principles, practices, and techniques; of the group process, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations; of instructional and/or curriculum design.
• Demonstration of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work flexible schedule- primary schedule 8AM-5PM, also may work nights, weekends, or additional time.
• Ability to communicate with courtesy, professionalism, and compassion.
• Ability to teach adults.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate skills related to CPR, SUR, Ukeru, Lifting, etc.
• Ability to use Windows based programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work both within a team environment and independently.
• Ability to squat, bend, stoop, kneel and stand.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 15 lbs.
• Ability to formulate learning objectives; to create and evaluate training objectives, requirements and effective delivery; and to communicate effectively; and to assess training.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in creating, editing and replicating video productions.
• Skill in the development of training materials, and policies/procedures.
• Skill in operating basic office equipment, assembling and managing audio-visual accessories and equipment.
• Skill in spreadsheets and databases.
• Skill and ability to provide effective and interesting instruction to large groups and in one-to-one situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a platform trainer or teaching experience.
• Preference to certified instructors.
• Course work towards or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level training work.
• Maintains refresher training records and compiles reports on training programs.
• Maintains student registrations and coordinates training locations for refresher and specialty classes.
• Presents courses during new employee orientation and refresher sessions to ensure compliance with minimum training requirements and competency on the job.
• Assists in development of curriculum and preparation of other training materials related to staff training and development.
• Conducts facility training including new employee orientation, refresher training, and continuing education using approved training curriculum and procedures.
• Assists by teaching SUR/UKERU, CPR, ANE, and Van Driving.
• Performs complex file management including managing incoming paperwork, filing, copying, and storage.
• Maintains employee training record data, including posting of completed training into PeopleSoft Training Information Management System (TIMS), running training data reports, entering employee training assignments and maintaining employee training files.
• Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED