Training Specialist

Achieva•Pittsburgh, PA

27d

About The Position

The Training Specialist provides training oversight to Achieva Support employees and ensures training compliance. The role develops, implements, and monitors training materials based on government regulations, funder standards, program operations, and agency initiatives. It reports to Achieva Support’s Compliance Training Manager and, in that manager’s absence, reports directly to the Vice President of Compliance. The position supports the personal outcomes, success, and community inclusion of people supported by Achieva Support. It delivers and coordinates employee training, assesses training needs and competency, tracks compliance, maintains current knowledge of applicable regulations and adult-learning practices, and promotes employee professional development. The role also collaborates with internal leaders and external stakeholders and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in human services, social science, or a related field, and/or five years of training experience and industry experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
Effective interpersonal, motivational, and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Presentation, word-processing, and database computer skills.
Must meet Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearance requirements.
Valid driver’s license and a properly insured vehicle available for daily use.
Some local travel and some evening and weekend work are required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the achievement of an individual's personal outcomes, success, and inclusion in the community.
Adhere to Achieva and Achieva Support policies, procedures, mission, and core values.
Orient and train new and current Achieva Support employees and management staff.
Provide annual and as-needed training to Achieva Support employees.
Develop, implement, and monitor training materials as required by government regulations, funder standards, program operations, and agency initiatives.
Provide guidance and learning accommodations to Achieva Support employees as needed.
Serve as an advocate and liaison for people supported at Achieva Support.
Review training report forms and competency exams to evaluate or establish competency and understanding of training materials.
Track and ensure personnel meet regulatory, agency, program, and credentialing training requirements before service delivery and throughout employment.
Conduct ongoing and random record reviews to ensure compliance and report non-compliance in a timely manner.
Prepare and submit comprehensive training and compliance reports to management and external audit teams.
Confer with the Compliance Department to conduct surveys identifying training needs based on current processes, changes, and other factors.
Monitor and participate in distributing training through Achieva Support’s learning management system and/or other training platforms.
Inform Achieva Support program management of personnel and training requirements.
Collaborate as needed with department leaders and external stakeholders.
Promote training for Achieva Support employees through internal and external training, newsletters, and other means.
Promote the professional development of Achieva Support employees.
Maintain knowledge of adult learning theories, best practices, and instructional design, and implement performance action steps when needed.
Maintain knowledge of current county, state, and federal regulations, standards, and licensing applicable to Achieva Support employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.