Training and Development Specialist III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•San Antonio, TX

9d•$4,400 - $6,336•Onsite

About The Position

The Training and Development Specialist III provides complex educational activities and services to state hospital employees and serves as a subject matter expert on services to clients. The specialist develops, plans, organizes, conducts, and evaluates new-hire pre-service training, annual refresher training, on-the-job training, and other educational opportunities. The role ensures employees are trained in the core and specialty competencies required for their positions and that hospital curriculum is accurate and current. The specialist tracks employee training, maintains accurate training records using PeopleSoft TIMS, monitors training compliance, and supports the department's ongoing survey readiness. The role coordinates curriculum updates to reflect changes in policies and applicable Texas Administrative Code, The Joint Commission, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services standards. Work is performed under general supervision of the Facility Competency and Training Department Assistant Director, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position is based at Terrell State Hospital in Terrell, Texas, and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be required up to 10%. Duties, work location, and shift pattern may change to meet hospital needs. Work may involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and participation in disaster response or Continuity of Operations activities may require an alternate shift or location. Flexibility in work hours, overtime, or extended hours may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or two years of professional teaching experience in lieu of a degree.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to enter and track large amounts of data and use databases.
Ability to work in a team environment and interact with individuals from different backgrounds and educational levels.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one no later than 90 days after hire to drive a state vehicle; an eligible driving record is required under HHSC Fleet Management policy.
Must pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and registry checks.
Must be at least 18 years old for employment at a state-operated facility; applicants for Waco and Terrell Center for Youth must be at least 21.
Must comply with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.
Must maintain any certifications required to teach assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in adult education.
Two years of experience working in the mental health field.
Ability to work with individuals with mental illnesses.
CPR, First Aid, and TIPS certifications; certification must be obtained within six months of employment if not already held.

Responsibilities

Conduct instructor-led core mandatory and local training for new and existing employees, including CPR, TIPS, annual refresher, and other required courses.
Create a positive learning environment, engage participants, and assess employee competency after training.
Enter training rosters into PeopleSoft TIMS and track employee training to support hospital compliance goals.
Maintain accurate and current monthly mandatory and delinquent training lists, reconcile reports and spreadsheets, remove completed training, and send reminders to support timely completion.
Coordinate and maintain department curriculum, update materials when policies or standards change, develop new and customized training, and review local training annually.
Attend hospital committees or workgroups to develop local training addressing performance improvement and corrective action needs.
Monitor and document class participants’ actions and behaviors, report issues to supervisors, and assist supervisors as needed.
Maintain certifications required to teach assigned courses, including CPR, TIPS, and potentially Van Driver Training.
Organize and maintain training rosters, employee training files, schedules, and Quality Management Department notebooks to support survey readiness.
Use PeopleSoft TIMS to enter training rosters and generate reports, ensuring accurate and complete documentation.
Support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, which may require alternate shifts or locations.
Back up other department positions as directed, including computer work, typing, errands across campus locations, and sorting or filing documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.