Lead Trainer

Summary

Lead Trainer at Sunny Glen Children’s Home will be responsible for organizing the training department in partnership with the Staff Development Coordinator. The Lead Trainer is responsible for providing an overview of the training department and ensure that all staff have the necessary certifications and continued trainings to meet the needs of the Sunny Glen Children’s Home. The Lead Trainer will promote the mission and vision of the Program and of Sunny Glen Children’s Home.

The Lead Trainer is to promote a positive training environment where employees have the opportunity to enhance their professional growth.

• Create and develop training courses as required by State Licensing Standards and ORR requirements.
• Ensure effective communication and leadership in the execution and direction of required training for all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff.
• Ensure the ordering, purchasing, and inventory of training materials.
• Ensure training materials and locations are organized and prepared prior to all Sunny Glen Children’s Home training.
• Develop an annual training calendar and distribute it to all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff upon approval by the Program Director or designer.
• Enroll new employees into Paycom’s web-based training in order to track and record the completion of required training for all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff.
• Ensure all employees follow Sunny Glen Children’s Home, state and federal training requirements.
• Meet with employees requiring additional training and coaching services.
• Utilize methods to enhance professional skills in preparation for training.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff.
• Attend all organizational required trainings.
• Create, identify, and attend workshops that will enhance professional skills in the area of education, direct supervision, vocational, OSHA, HIPPA, and other topics deemed appropriate by the Program Director and the Staff Development Coordinator.
• Attend and become a certified instructor for First Aid/CPR and Handle with Care (HWC).
• Promote effective Behavioral Intervention (EBI).
• Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information on policy changes or practices is adhered to.
• Assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Travel as needed for training, conferences or to transport youth to destinations within the U.S.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits an ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how a job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem-Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in…