Training Coordinator I: OIDD-Midlands
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Training Coordinator who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. Position serves as one of the instructors for Staff Development. Coordinates new employee in-service training classes and annual training for the center. Assists in the coordination of activities associated with Volunteer Services. Coordinates the new employee training curriculum for staff at Midlands Center. Trains most modules of orientation classes and other specific classes which are directed by agency programmatic needs. Maintains certifications and coordinates activities related to Therapeutic Options and Defensive Driving. Trains and maintains the Defensive Driving program in accordance with the facility's requirements. Serves as the facilitator and/or content expert for selected training programs (i.e. PRA, Defensive Driving, First Aid, CPR, etc.). Assists in managing all aspects of Midlands Center Volunteer Services activities. Ensures that all training is accurately recorded, filed securely, analyzed and disbursement of training records is done in accordance with the Department/Facility protocols. Encourages staff commitment to continuing professional development and expanding their capacity to provide quality supports. Performs other related job duties as assigned. The position for this posting is located at Midlands Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Columbia, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of applicable training principles and practices.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions.
- Knowledge of visual aid use and development.
- Knowledge of aids, methods and service skills which will enable the visually impaired to become rehabilitated.
- Ability to conduct conferences, lead discussions, instruct training groups and stimulate individuals and groups in the learning process.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to analyze training and development needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
Responsibilities
- Serves as one of the instructors for Staff Development.
- Coordinates new employee in-service training classes and annual training for the center.
- Assists in the coordination of activities associated with Volunteer Services.
- Coordinates the new employee training curriculum for staff at Midlands Center.
- Trains most modules of orientation classes and other specific classes which are directed by agency programmatic needs.
- Maintains certifications and coordinates activities related to Therapeutic Options and Defensive Driving.
- Trains and maintains the Defensive Driving program in accordance with the facility's requirements.
- Serves as the facilitator and/or content expert for selected training programs (i.e. PRA, Defensive Driving, First Aid, CPR, etc.).
- Assists in managing all aspects of Midlands Center Volunteer Services activities.
- Ensures that all training is accurately recorded, filed securely, analyzed and disbursement of training records is done in accordance with the Department/Facility protocols.
- Encourages staff commitment to continuing professional development and expanding their capacity to provide quality supports.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Referral Incentive Reward
- Retention Bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
