Dungarvin is a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are seeking a Talent Development Specialist to facilitate employee training, focusing on onboarding and ongoing training for direct care staff. The role involves a mix of administration and facilitation, ensuring effective training delivery across various platforms.
Responsibilities
- Facilitating New Employee Orientation: Conduct engaging and informative sessions, ensuring all new hires feel welcomed and prepared
- Proficient Use of Software: Demonstrate your skills with programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook to create effective training materials
- Open Communication: Foster ongoing dialogue with all staff levels regarding training requirements and needs
- Supporting Fellow Trainers: Collaborate with colleagues and assist in organizational and departmental in-service training
- Data entry into our Learning Management System: Update and track training completions, classes, and essential data to ensure compliance and effectiveness
- Leading Virtual Trainings: Utilize platforms like Zoom, GoToMeeting, and Teams to deliver training remotely. You'll also provide support with any technical issues that may arise
- Coordinating Resources: Work together with staff to maximize training benefits for the individuals we serve and enhance program effectiveness
- This role is a 50% administration and 50% facilitator role (75% of the facilitation in person and 25% virtual (will be for multiple states) average of 10 people per session
Skills
- 1-2 years of experience or education related to staff training or in-service presentation
- Demonstrated success in conducting virtual or web-based training programs
- Instructors must demonstrate physical coordination and skill, which may include the ability to maintain balance while moving or being pushed or pulled. They must also be able to lower themselves into a half-squat position while keeping their back straight. Instructors will also be performing hands-on demonstrations of crisis intervention techniques
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and GoToMeeting
- Must either currently hold or be able to obtain certifications in required training programs. These include, but are not limited to: Safety Care, CPR, CBRF First Aid (including choking), CBRF Fire Safety, CBRF Standard Precautions, CPI, MANDT, and any other state or Dungarvin-required programs
- Experience using Relias or Workday Learning
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Comfort leading sessions with up to 50 participants
Benefits