Training Coordinator

Community Options Enterprises•Westfield, NJ

31d•$50,000

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are now hiring a Training Coordinator to support our operations in Union County, NJ. The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing a comprehensive training program to teach staff how to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position requires DDD experience. Starting pay is $50,000/ per year depending upon experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or
High School diploma/GED plus three years of training experience
Certified Trainer: Crisis Intervention
Medication Administration Trainer
CPR/First Aid Certified Instructor
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills

Responsibilities

Maintain and update training tracking spreadsheet and recordkeeping system
Maintain current list of certified trainers and notify trainers when certifications are due for renewal and secures documentation upon completion for trainer records
Coordinate training logistics, including assigning trainers, managing training material, tracking attendance sheets and handling training room schedule
Maintain and continuously audit all training documentation, ensuring compliance with state and company requirements
May conduct in-house trainings
Represent Community Options at community information/education events including job fairs
Provide support to Recruiting Coordinator with orientation and new hire processes including background checks and interviews
May act in the Recruiting Coordinator's absence to support onboarding and orientation of new hires
May manage one or more training staff. Manages performance and completes staff evaluations for any direct reports
Communicates non-compliance of required training to supervisors and employees and work to resolve issue
Maintains trainer certifications in the following areas: Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid
Confer with direct supervisor to gain knowledge of specific work situations requiring employees to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies. Updates training to meet ongoing needs
Schedule and conduct training sessions covering specified areas, such as, new employee orientation, on-the-job training, consumer service, safety practices, promotional and leadership development
Maintain tracking information and sends notice to staff when they are due for training, or other documents required for state regulations
Follow through to obtain documentation for staff records
Oversees all trainers
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Other duties as assigned