Training Coordinator - OIDD - Coastal

Position: Training Coordinator I - OIDD - Coastal
Location: Coventry Place

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Training Coordinator who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position serves as the main instructor for multiple In-Service Training/Center-wide New Employee Orientation courses and also serves as a substitute instructor for other instructors when necessary. As an instructor, this position will be responsible for reviewing and updating In-Service Training curriculum as well as assisting with the presentation methods used with training. This position will be asked to assist with Volunteer Services when needed.

• Provide In-Service Training, including certified courses such as Therapeutic Options, Defensive Driving, Positive Behavior Support and CPR/AED/SFA. Courses will be provided during new hire orientation, but also for center-wide staff trainings with various requirements for annual and other training information. This instructor will also participate in distributing/training/documenting all annual training sessions and requirements for staff.
• Keeps/files documentation for training records electronically. Use of Training Management System (TMS) in Therap for scheduling courses, publishing courses, and uploading electronic copies of documentation.
• Performs administrative duties relative to Staff Development and Volunteer Services. This includes but is not limited to correspondence with staff in regard to these areas:
  Therap reporting; scheduling In-Service Training courses for recertification purposes; assisting with marquee sign at front entrance of center; assisting with the center newsletter; etc.
• Participates in Volunteer Services events, Parent Club fundraisers, Employee Appreciation events, etc., when needed. These events will be scheduled with notice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The position for this posting is located at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
Knowledge of applicable training principles and practices. Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions. Knowledge of visual aid use and development. Knowledge of aids, methods and service skills which will enable the visually impaired to become rehabilitated. Ability to conduct conferences, lead discussions, instruct training groups and stimulate individuals and groups in the learning process. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to analyze training and development needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.
Employment Contingency:Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening;
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right…