Training Coordinator

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time Training Coordinator to support our operations in the Greater Phoenix and Tucson areas. The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing a comprehensive training program to teach staff how to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This person is responsible for maintaining the training program, which includes conducting trainings, and ensuring staff are in compliance with state regulations and company policy.

This position requires travel between Tucson and the Greater Phoenix areas

Pay Range : $18.00 - $20.00 per hour (DOE)

Preferred* Candidates that are certified to teach : CPR / First-Aid(Red Cross), Prevention & Support, Article 9, and Positive Behavior Support for Department of Developmental Disabilities in the state of Arizona.

Must be a trainer in good standing with the Department of Developmental Disabilities)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update training tracking spreadsheet and record keeping system
• Maintain current list of certified trainers and notify trainers when certifications are due for

renewal and secure documentation upon completion for trainer records

Coordinate training logistics, including assigning trainers, manage training material, track

attendance sheets, and handle 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 (RC) with orientation and new hire processes

including background checks and interviews

• May act in the RC’s absence to support onboarding and orientation of new hires
• May manage one or more training staff
• Manage performance and complete staff evaluations for any direct reports
• Communicate non-compliance of required training to supervisors and employees and work to

resolve issue

Maintain 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
• Update 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 send notice to staff when they are due for training, or other documents required for state regulations
• Follow through to obtain documentation for staff records
• Oversee all trainers
• Other duties as assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or

investigation

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background,

central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Minimum 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

Working Conditions

May be required to travel utilizing own vehicle

Send resume to : [email protected]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V