Training Specialist II

Job Details

Job Location

Lees Summit, MO

Salary Range

$25.50

Description

Positions starting at $25.50 per hour!

Training Specialist II

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!

Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements.

What is this job all about?

A Training Specialist II is an integral part of our organization. These frontline trainers are trusted with the responsibility for tracking and maintaining records on staff training progress, working with the trainer team to schedule and conduct trainings for new and current employees, and assisting with all aspects of ensuring staff are properly trained and supported. Training Specialist IIs also have the satisfaction of empowering and mentoring the next generation of leaders at The Arc.

If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like?

The Training Specialist II position is exciting because there is no day that is the same! You will get to be one of the first faces each new employee encounters with our organization and set the tone for their successful support of the individuals receiving our services. In this role you will:

Conduct and schedule training classes for new and current employees including but not limited to: new hire orientation, Mandt, Therap, CPR/First Aid, and IT Training.
Provide clerical support to the training department in the form of updating training databases, data entry of forms, and client information systems.
Provide support for Direct Support Professionals and Program Supervisors who need additional training.
Work with the Training Department on content development for new and current training courses.

What do I need to be qualified for this position?

Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
Possession of a diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent.
- Graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major specialization in the field of human services or business is preferred.
Must have basic computer knowledge. At least one year of clerical experience is required.
- Previous experience in a training capacity is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Troubleshooting experience is also preferred.
A valid driver license and insured vehicle you are able to use for work.
Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.

Here’s a little more:

Along with competitive pay and benefits, this position will also witness firsthand the growth and success of Arc of The Ozarks staff and the success of the individuals we serve.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive salary and excellent working environment
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- 403(b) plan, including up to 4% employer match at 1 year of service
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Annual Wage Increase Potential
- Many more…

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in individual's lives, click on the link and apply now to join our team!

Looking for more information?

Give us a call at 417-771-3700
- Ask for the Talent Acquisition Team
Send us an Email at Jobs@thearcoftheozarks.org
- Don't forget to include your name and the position/location you are interested in.
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Qualifications

Training Specialist 2

Definition

This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of training new and current employees of The Arc of the Ozarks Kansas City Division, St. Charles Division and other designated areas. This position is based out of Kansas City, Mo with monthly travel to the St. Charles Division. This employee is expected to work closely with the Assistant Director of Training, Director of Training, Management Personnel from the Kansas City and St. Charles Divisions, and other professionals to ensure accurate information is maintained in the system and agency staff are properly trained and supported.

General supervision is received from the Assistant Director of Training, however, the employee is expected to work closely with the Director of Kansas City and Director of St. Charles. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative within the limits of established guidelines and procedures. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Essential Job Functions

Conduct training classes for new and current employees including but not limited new hire orientation, Mandt, Advanced Mandt, Mandt Shield and Pad, CPR/First Aid, Abuse & Neglect, Therap, and other relevant trainings.

Provides onsite training support for Kansas City, St. Charles, and other designated Arc Divisions.

Provides clerical support to the training department in the form of updating training database, data entry of forms, and other relevant systems.

Runs regular and frequent audits of courses and checkpoints in LMS system that are overdue and/or coming due and sends reports to management staff.

Auditing instructors for training classes in Kansas City and St. Charles to ensure quality standards and to ensure continuity of content. Provides appropriate feedback to instructors encourages development.

Ensures documentation training for direct support professionals is revised and updated as needed.

Content development for new and current training courses.

Provides support for direct support professionals who need additional training.

Ensures the necessary training materials are available for training classes

Maintains confidentiality of all client, program, and agency information and, if necessary, discusses such information privately with appropriate personnel.

Completes other assignments as requested within established time frames.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.

Ability to effectively communicate and facilitate in person trainings.

Ability to push, pull, bend, squat, lift and otherwise meet the requirements to become a certified instructor in the designated training courses.

Ability to work with and respect persons with disabilities.

Ability to work varied and flexible hours, and to accept and adapt to changes in assignments,

Ability to operate general office equipment

Extensive knowledge of computers: Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software

Ability to file and scan records accurately

Prompt arrival and regular attendance at work

Professional appearance: grooming and dress consistent with desired high corporate image

Pleasant and cooperative attitude with co-workers

Good organization skills

Ability to follow through on work assignments

Flexibility and diversity

Licensed and insured driver with regular travel in the state of Missouri for business purposes.

Minimum Experience and Training Qualifications

Be a minimum of eighteen years of age, possession of a diploma from an accredited high school or equivalent. Bachelors degree in the field of human services or business is preferred. Must have basic computer knowledge. At least one year clerical experience is preferred. Previous experience in a training capacity is preferred.

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