Program Field Trainer
Every weekend
8 months ago
Employment Information
Program Field Trainer $23.08-24.48
Hey you…yes you! Thanks for stopping by. We know that job searching can be quite the job itself, so we’ll get straight to the point. We are seeking an energetic and experienced Program Field Trainer to join our team. While we are excited to get to know you, let’s start by telling you a little about us!
CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 YEARS with the goal of adding 50+ more in our sight!
Ready to see what we can offer you? Keep reading!
CDD offers a wide range of benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid ongoing training.
- Supplemental insurance (cancer, hospital indemnity and accident)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) includes healthcare and dependent care
- $25k life insurance policy paid by CDD
- Long- and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Legal Shield options
- Employee Discount Program (Perks at Work)
- 401(k) with 6% agency match
- Employee referral bonus program
- Shift differential Saturday and Sunday extra $3.00 per hour
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Vacation and Sick pay.
Now that we’ve introduced ourselves, lets give you a rundown of what you’ll be doing.
As a Program Specialist, you will:
- Provide training to newly hired and tenured Residential Specialists, Program Specialists, and Program Directors in accordance with all regulatory agencies (i.e. Department of Mental Health : Division of DD (DMH), HIPAA, CARF, DOL) and organization policies and processes using all available resources;
- Assist with supervision during the first 60 days onboarding for Residential Specialists, Program Specialists, and Program Directors to include actionable measures based on performance strengths and concerns;
- Work side-by-side with new RSs, PSs, and PDs to ensure their job responsibilities and expectations are understood during the first 60 days;
- Provide feedback to the employee’s supervisor regarding their training and performance.
- Provide additional 1:1 training in areas identified by trainee or their supervisor as requested;
- Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure understanding and application of training concepts at 90-day, 6 months, and 1-year intervals after the initial training;
- Coordinate with program management staff and Director of Training on training needs identified in the programming department.
- Develop training content from scratch, utilizing available CDD resources as well as conducting research on relevant topics as needed;
- Manage the Relias Learning Management System (LMS) as an education tool by assigning, monitoring, and tracking training progress, ensuring compliance and proficiency;
- Update training materials and content to reflect the needs of CDD, industry trends and emerging topics of importance;
- Utilize industry knowledge and emerging trends to inform content creation, ensuring training materials remain relevant and up to date;
- Participate actively in related agency activities as requested in order to stay abreast of CDD and DMH initiatives and program requirements.
- Provide in-service trainings that are job specific to program staff and assist with random competency testing as needed;
You would probably be great for this role if you have the following:
- High school diploma
- At least two years’ experience as Residential Specialist or as a field trainer. Experience can be a combination from being a Residential Specialist and/or a Program Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)
- Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, kneel, and sit for extended periods of time.
If you’ve made it to the end, then go ahead and apply!
Please note that you give permission for CDD to conduct background screenings as your employment is contingent until results are verified. We want you to know the following will occur:
- A request for a background check will be conducted which will include criminal history, abuse and neglect and sex offender registry.
- Motor vehicle report check
- Employment and/or personal reference checks
- Education verification and license/certification checks (where applicable)
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