Learning Specialist (Part-Time)

Position Statement:

The Learning Specialist is a member of the Elmcrest Learning team. This position is responsible for communication, scheduling, delivery and follow-up related to learning activities in a variety of formats.

This is a part-time position with a focus on (but not limited to) observation and coaching of staff and serving as a resource for staff implementation of training models and skill-based learning.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and promote learning and career development opportunities, learning status updates, and other related information to participants and leadership teams in person, via e-mail and through Paycom Learning.  
• Maintains an accurate schedule (well in advance) and record of learning activities that meet the learning needs of the agency, through Paycom Learning or other means.
• Effectively manage the assignment of Paycom Learning modules and in-person learning opportunities. Look for opportunities to leverage Paycom Learning to create or source learning that linked to desired agency business goals.     
• Control and manage learning environments to ensure facilities are appropriate and conducive to learning.
• Effectively facilitate (deliver) classroom and on-line learning and continuously incorporating best practices. 
• Follow recommended curriculum messaging and activities as prescribed and identify and communicate recommend learning curriculum changes and enhancements as needed. 
• Assess and promote end-user acceptance of learning content.
• Evaluates event effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Provide participant feedback and summary reporting for all learning events and assignments. 
• Model, evaluate and reinforce desired behaviors both in the classroom and in program operations.
• Handle learning logistics; maintain the condition and supplies of learning areas and assist in coordinating employee events.
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in learning and development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Department & Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Observe, coach, and provide in the moment support to staff implementing the Boys Town Psycho-Educational Treatment Model.
• Assist with the delivery of Boys Town Psycho-Educational Treatment Model (PEM) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Communicate staff progress and outcomes with PEM and TCI to supervisory staff.
• Coordinates with the Fidelity Team in scheduling Overall Program Reviews (OPR).
• Compile OPR information into reports and shares with Fidelity Team.
• Assist in PEM and TCI refresher training.
• Assists with behavior consultations when requested by program management.
• Works collaboratively with the Learning team to improve organizational performance in PEM and TCI models.
• The work schedule for this position is typically Tuesday through Saturday (with Sunday and Monday off) and includes evening hours starting at approximately 4:30PM and ending at 9:30PM.  
• This position predominately supports (but is not limited to) our Residential programs on our Elmcrest main campus.  

Qualifications:

• Elmcrest’s Core Values & Competencies:
  • Honesty: Act with integrity and behave in a manner consistent with our policies, Code of Conduct and any regulatory and ethical guidelines. Utilize practices and techniques professionals train to interact with children, families and co-workers appropriately.
  • Willingness to Learn: Open to new experiences and learning new skills and information that can improve professional development, progressive work environments and support the mission of Elmcrest.
  • Dedication to Purpose: Display the necessary passion and empathetic abilities to serve the Elmcrest mission. Committed to improve the lives of children and families.
  • Social Concern: Value human dignity and have respect for others. Actively seek out diverse approaches and points of view.
  • Self-Examination: Systemically observe, analyze and utilize self-reflection to improve actions or results. Listen to constructive feedback and concerns and maintain positive relationships in the workplace.
• Competencies:
  •  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, social skills and demeanor.
  • Strong facilitation skills.
  • Willingness to share information and speak clearly and professionally.
  • Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
  • Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
  • Ability to design and implement effective learning. 
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.
  • Can organize and complete tasks in a systematic way, with a focus on detail and professionalism. 
  • Can use technology to its fullest potential to achieve department and organizational goals.
  • Work across the organization to build collaborative and positive relationships.
  • Demonstrate positive and active ownership of one’s responsibilities and foster the same in others with the ability to work independently.
  • Recognize when current processes and systems could be improved and actively work to come up with new ways to better serve our clients and their families. 
  • Promote awareness of Elmcrest Learning and Elmcrest Children’s Center throughout the community.
  • Willing to travel within the service areas.
  • Flexibility and willingness to alternate day and evening hours to meet agency needs.
  • Regular and timely attendance.
  • Have a New York State driver license acceptable to our insurance carrier.
• Required Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor of Social Work, Education, Human Resource Development or equivalent preferred.   
  • Experience with social work, learning delivery and training models preferred.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Curriculum expert on both Boys Town PEM as well as TCI edition 7.
• Able to safely conduct all aspects of TCI, including physical restraints.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to provide crisis intervention including physical restraints. Restraints may include resistive force, bending, squatting, kneeling, lying down, and holding youth in order to maintain safety.
• Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time.
• Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion.
• Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
• Valid proof and maintenance of driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required for all positions driving on agency business or on any agency property.
• Varying levels of travel as determined by departmental needs may be required with this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Elmcrest Children’s Center prohibits discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Accommodations: Elmcrest Children’s Center will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elmcrest Children’s Center. Contact Human Resources with any questions or requests for accommodation.

At Will Employment: Your employment with Elmcrest Children’s Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Elmcrest Children’s Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or in any other policy of Elmcrest Children’s Center shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of Elmcrest Children’s Center employees.