Training & Development Assistant - Corporate

Job Title

Training & Development Assistant

Training Department

The Training & Development Assistant performs routine to moderately complex training and development assistance work, providing support for administrative and coordination functions related to training and development programs at all sites within Sunny Glen Children’s Home. Works under supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must have knowledge of training and development procedures and techniques.

• Organizes and prepares materials and supplies for training and development courses, such as notebooks, handouts, flip charts, projectors, laptops, or other resources.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English & Spanish).
• Maintains training and development records and equipment.
• Helps compile reports on training and development programs.
• Assists in scheduling and registration for training and development courses and conferences, and in preparing and updating course rosters.
• Reviews and audits training files & certificates, and maintains database.
• Assists with coordinating and maintaining a schedule for training and development presentations.
• Assists in delivering training in a classroom or in a distance learning or e‑learning environment.
• Travels across organizational sites as required.
• Adheres to all time frames & deadlines per state, ORR, and internal policies and procedures.
• Learn and abide by internal policies and procedures and the GRO Minimum Standards.
• Supports the implementation and coordination of employee training programs.
• Maintains sensitivity to residents' cultural and socio‑economic characteristics and serves as a positive role model for minors in care.
• Provides administrative support to the Training & Development department.

• Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
• American Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• E‑Colors Practitioner Certification
• Universal Human Trafficking Prevention Trainer (Identified Trainer for T3C Providers)
• OSHA 30‑hour General Industry Safety and Health
• Valid Texas Driver's License with an excellent driving record

• Experience in training and development assistance work.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science preferred.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

• Proficiency in basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), rates, ratios, and percentages.

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear; use hands to handle materials; may need to lift up to 25 pounds; occasional need to hold youth up to 200 lbs.; frequent visual and auditory supervision of multiple children; tolerate frustration and balance mental toughness with compassion; work in a noisy environment occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Sunny Glen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.