Training and Development Spec4

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Vernon, TX

9d•$5,200 - $7,254•Onsite

About The Position

The Training and Development Specialist IV performs highly complex, senior-level training and development work at Vernon State Hospital. The role evaluates and designs facility training rosters, tracks employee training and compliance, monitors and documents class participants’ conduct, facilitates workshops and meetings, and maintains training rooms, equipment, and instructional materials. The specialist serves as the Facility Competency Training and Development (FCTD) curriculum coordinator and subject matter expert, keeping curriculum current with facility policies, the Texas Administrative Code, The Joint Commission standards, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services standards. The position also supports training audits and survey readiness, prepares training and compliance reports, maintains training records and data integrity in PeopleSoft TIMS, identifies training needs, and recommends improvements to training materials and delivery. Work is performed under limited supervision from the CTD Director, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The role may involve disaster response or Continuity of Operations support, which may require an alternate shift or location. Flexibility in hours, overtime, and extended hours may be required; travel is up to 25%, and telework is not eligible according to the posting details.

Requirements

Three years of experience developing policies, reports, or memos, or developing curriculum or training materials.
Three years of experience conducting and developing training.
Three years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
Three years of experience with computer database systems and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of facility, HHSC, State of Texas, and CTD Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques; training procedures and methods; and group processes, dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
Skill in designing, writing, editing, and producing educational, informational, and technical materials, including reports, for varied audiences and purposes.
Skill in analyzing data to produce training materials and departmental reports.
Skill in interacting courteously and professionally with hospital staff.
Ability to lead, instruct, and motivate others professionally; analyze training needs; evaluate training effectiveness; and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently and concurrently.
Ability to use computer systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, or other training software, as well as charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and other technology tools.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing, work with minimal supervision, and make varied decisions within broad guidelines.
Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain one no later than 90 days after hire to drive a state vehicle; out-of-state license holders must provide an original certified driving record, and an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and applicable registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility.
Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social work, education, or a related field is generally preferred.
A valid Texas driver license at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and design facility training rosters in PeopleSoft and track employee training to support 95% facility compliance.
Maintain accurate monthly mandatory and delinquent training lists, reconcile reports and spreadsheets, remove completed training, and send reminders to ensure training is scheduled and completed.
Monitor and document class participants’ actions and behaviors during new-hire orientation and annual training, and forward documentation of issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain certifications required to teach assigned courses, including CPR, TIPS, and potentially Van Driver Training.
Facilitate workshops and meetings and maintain the readiness, organization, and functionality of CTD training rooms, equipment, and instructional materials.
Support survey and audit readiness by responding to audit findings, preparing documentation, participating in meetings and conference calls, and submitting required training reports.
Coordinate FCTD curriculum and ensure that it reflects current policies, Texas Administrative Code, Joint Commission standards, and CMS standards.
Develop new and locally customized training, attend relevant committees or workgroups, and review and update local training at least annually.
Use PeopleSoft TIMS to enter and maintain training rosters, generate departmental and compliance reports, and monitor training data integrity.
Collaborate with facility leadership and staff to identify training needs and program improvements.
Analyze training materials for accessibility and effectiveness and recommend changes to support accessibility standards and learning outcomes.
Assist with training-related issues and implementation of modern training methods and techniques.
Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities as assigned, potentially at another location or on an alternate shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.