Training Coordinator

The Communities Of Don Guanella and Divine Providence • Bensalem Twp, PA

4d

About The Position

Is familiar with and adheres to the philosophy, policies and practices of St. Francis-St. Vincent Homes. Adheres to the work schedule assigned by supervisor. Comfortable with public speaking in group settings. Be willing and able to meet emergency demands caused by vacations, illness, shortage of staff, etc. Acts as an appropriate role model for our youth in word, action, and dress. Follows program procedures and routines as set by supervisor. Maintain client confidentiality. Directly responsible for developing a professional training program that meets all the requirements and standards set by State, DHS and CBH. Collaborates with the HR Generalist and is directly responsible for coordinating and facilitating New Staff Orientation as well as the Monthly Mandated Training Curriculum (First Aid, CPR, CPI, etc.) for St. Francis – St. Vincent Homes. Develops and facilitates “Special Topic” trainings and/or coordinates with outside resources to present these topics. Coordinates and oversees the state mandated Medication Administration program for SFSV, assuring that all direct service staff are trained, certified and in compliance. This includes twice yearly medication observations and quarterly MAR reviews for all direct service staff along with completion of packets and data entry for both the observations and reviews. Training of Practicum Observers along with their yearly observations and MAR reviews is required as well. Stay up-to-date regarding the latest training requirements mandated by the State, DHS and CBH and ensure that training sessions meet these requirements. Keep accurate and current records related to training attendance, assuring that all staff remain in compliance, alerting/notifying all necessary personnel of required staff training. Perform administrative duties as related to set-up of training, development of a training agenda, etc. Assure that other agency trainers maintain their required certifications and training. Perform other training duties as assigned by the department director or administrator. Assists the director’s team as requested regarding policies and procedures. Function as an appropriate role model for the staff in word, action and dress. Act as a professional member of the SFSV interdisciplinary teams. Network with other agencies and individuals to obtain quality training from experts outside our agency. Effectively communicate with all staff including providing timely and complete information. Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions. Attend and be prepared for meetings with supervisor. Maintain all job-related professional certifications / licenses. Seek out opportunities for gaining further knowledge in the field. Accomplish goals from previous evaluation. Modify workload to adjust to changes in the agency as agreed upon with supervisor. This job involves regular work with adolescent males or females who can be verbally and physically assaultive. This work is performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors and involves frequent sitting, walking, standing, and driving. Ability to type at a computer terminal is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years related residential treatment, mental health and formal training facilitation equivalent experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Comfortable with public speaking in group settings
• Be willing and able to meet emergency demands caused by vacations, illness, shortage of staff, etc
• Acts as an appropriate role model for our youth in word, action, and dress
• Follows program procedures and routines as set by supervisor
• Maintain client confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mental Health
• Training Certifications in First Aid, CPR, CPI, DPW Medication Administration

Responsibilities

• Developing a professional training program that meets all the requirements and standards set by State, DHS and CBH
• Coordinating and facilitating New Staff Orientation
• Coordinating and facilitating the Monthly Mandated Training Curriculum (First Aid, CPR, CPI, etc.)
• Developing and facilitating “Special Topic” trainings and/or coordinates with outside resources to present these topics
• Coordinating and overseeing the state mandated Medication Administration program for SFSV
• Training of Practicum Observers along with their yearly observations and MAR reviews
• Staying up-to-date regarding the latest training requirements mandated by the State, DHS and CBH and ensure that training sessions meet these requirements
• Keeping accurate and current records related to training attendance
• Performing administrative duties as related to set-up of training, development of a training agenda, etc
• Assuring that other agency trainers maintain their required certifications and training
• Performing other training duties as assigned by the department director or administrator
• Assisting the director’s team as requested regarding policies and procedures
• Acting as a professional member of the SFSV interdisciplinary teams
• Networking with other agencies and individuals to obtain quality training from experts outside our agency
• Effectively communicating with all staff including providing timely and complete information
• Attending all scheduled meetings and training sessions
• Attending and be prepared for meetings with supervisor
• Maintaining all job-related professional certifications / licenses
• Seeking out opportunities for gaining further knowledge in the field
• Accomplishing goals from previous evaluation
• Modifying workload to adjust to changes in the agency as agreed upon with supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level