Learning And Employee Development Specialist - Experienced Dsp

Quality Supports for Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Since 1990

Learning andDevelopment Specialist

Great opportunity for an experienced Direct Support Professional #DSP who is working toward a Bachelors Degree and wants to teach others!

Tuition Reimbursement Available!

Full Time

Salary:  $44,000/year     $21.15/hour

Schedule: 40 hours/week - Requires flexibility including 4-5 Evenings per month and at least one Saturday per month

Position Purpose: The Learning & Development Specialist will ensure Willows Way clients are provided services by well-trained employees. They will manage the development and delivery of training curricula and Employee Development programs.

Excellent Benefits 

2 Weeks Paid Time Off

Weekly Paydays

Tuition Reimbursement - $5250/year

Wellness Reimbursement i.e. gym membership, weight loss program

8 Paid Holidays + 2 Additional Personal Days

401K at 4% Employer Match 

Employee Health Insurance $150/month

Free $25,000 Life Insurance

Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness,

Flexible Spending Account

Free Employee Assistance Program

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of Full Time experience in service delivery to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Associates Degree (or 60 hours toward a Bachelor’s degree) in a Human Services, Social Sciences, or Education/Special Education.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and person-centered service delivery principles and ability to apply and communicate these in the development of training materials and delivery of classroom objectives.
• Ability to employ active listening, critical thinking and a variety of teaching methods to develop employees to their full potential.
• Role model for positive client interactions and professionalism.
• Ability to interact and communicate in work situations to solve problems and resolve conflicts in a professional manner that supports the dignity and respect of all involved.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications i.e. Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Teams and other applications in order to train others in their use and input/track training due dates.
• Creativity with curriculum development and use of a variety of teaching methods.
• Ability to be creative and engaging in classroom setting in order to meet classroom objectives.
• Must be able to successfully obtain instructor certification in CPR/First Aid, Mandt, and Tools of Choice.
• Successful past experience with clients with behavior challenges and knowledge of positive intervention solutions. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, provide and ensure the provision of training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, adult learning theory, computer assisted/self-directed learning programs, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshop.
• Develop agency training content and curriculum seeking input from various departments as needed.   Assist with program specific training curriculum development and delivery as needed.
• Schedule delivery of training classes for Willows Way employees and secure necessary instructors, training sites and class materials.
• Create, publish and maintain agency training calendar.
• Manage the operation of the training registration process.
• Coordinate, schedule and implement the employee orientation program to include assurance of on-the-job training procedures.
• Meet with new employees to ensure communication of training requirements for their position and set up of initial training to be completed in a timely manner.
• Seek out opportunities, keep abreast of and notify staff of extracurricular training opportunities and coordinate sign up, accommodations and budgets.
• Seek out ideas/needs regarding extracurricular training opportunities and provide those as needed.
• Ensure all training aligns with requirements of Willows Way’s philosophy, policies and guidelines as well as funders and accrediting entities.
• Maintain open, proactive and professional communication with supervisors regarding staff attendance in classes, concerns with staff participation in class, and staff compliance with policy & procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely information to payroll regarding clock in/out for trainings completed and provide certificates as required for personnel files.
• Ensure that all trainers receive required credentials/instruction in order to teach.
• Participate in agency trainer discussion groups and solicit ideas/thoughts from other agency trainers.
• Administer staff development certification programs.
• Develop, organize and maintain training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials including handouts for classes and other supplies.

LOCATION

The main office is located in St. Charles, MO.

Willows Way | 800 Friedens Road | Suite 100 | St. Charles, MO 63303 | 636-947-6591

www.willowsway.org

Willows Way, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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