Training and Development Assistant

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Big Spring, TX

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of eleven psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below. Training and Development Assistant performs technical and administrative work in the Competency Training & Development Department of the Big Spring State Hospital. Work involves assisting in planning and developing training and staff development. Assures that all training records are updated routinely as training is completed. Maintains the role of primary instructor for computer training and other trainings as assigned. Provides computer support for the department. The position performs duties under the general supervision of the CTD Director or designee/lead trainer with some latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Exercise leadership in planning and achieving objectives in all areas of assigned responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to 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. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of training procedures and techniques as well as departmental policies an procedures.
Knowledge of adult educational principles, practices, and techniques; of group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations; of program areas to be presented; and of instructional and/or curriculum design.
Ability to direct or supervise others; to assess training needs; to formulate learning objectives and describe optimal means of accomplishing them; to create and evaluate training objectives, requirements, and effectiveness of delivery; to communicate effectively and to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well with other people as well as independently.
Computer knowledge and skills to include effective use of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Windows, Excel, Microsoft Teams, webmail, outlook and enter data promptly and accurately.
Must be able to acquire and maintain certifications necessary to teach a variety of required classes.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written.)
Demonstration of professionalism.
Ability to complete all tasks within timeframes specified by departmental procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and teaches required advanced computer applications and other training as requested/assigned.
Enters training data into CAPPS in accordance with departmental standards.
Files training records within the required time frame.
Updates current curriculum as necessary to maintain state of the art training.
Records and disseminates minutes for the Competency Training and Development Advisory Committee.
Completes LAN and other access requests in a timely and accurate manner according to established criteria.
Collates aggregates data regarding all training within five days of training completion.
Assists with scheduling and registration for training courses and conferences, and with preparing and updating course rosters.
Assures that AV equipment and library resources are maintained.
Organizes and prepares material and supplies for training courses such as notebooks, handouts, flip-charts, projectors, laptops, or other resources.

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
defined benefit pension plan
generous time off benefits
numerous opportunities for career advancement

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