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Form of workDo you desire a fun and meaningful career with an organization that's dedicated to supporting Maine families? Are you a natural leader with a passion for teaching and fostering professional development opportunities?
Woodfords Family Services is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and motivated Training Specialist to join our growing team of dedicated professionals! This position is full-time (40 hrs.), salaried, and based onsite at our Training & Resource Center in Westbrook, ME!
Position Summary
The Training Specialist serves as a valuable resource for all of Woodfords Family Services, by ensuring employees, contracted providers, and community members receive the tools and information they need to successfully lead in their roles with confidence and integrity.
Training Specialists report to the Director of Training & Professional Development and include the following key responsibilities:
- Ability to complete and maintain compliance with all instructor certifications (We provide!) required to carry out position responsibilities.
- Ability to effectively lead and facilitate various departmental trainings that include: American Heart Association First Aid/CPR, Behavioral Health Professional (BHP), Child Passenger Safety, College of Direct Support and Safety-Care.
- Provide New Hire Orientation Training to employees.
- Develop, review, and teach new curriculum to internal and external customers through live and virtual classroom settings.
- Complete special projects and assist with special trainings/conferences at the discretion of the Director of Training.
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time (40 hrs.) Monday-Friday, with occasional nights and weekend trainings.
- $45,000/annually
- Location: Westbrook, ME
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant instructional experience
- Familiarity and understanding of intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Valid Driver's License & Reliable use of a vehicle
Perks & Benefits!
In addition to being part of a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, Woodfords Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and includes:
- Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan, including gym membership reimbursement)
- Dental & Vision Insurance Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% Agency Match
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees
Who We Are
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years. Today, the organization provides an array of clinical, behavioral health and educational programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults living with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses across the state of Maine.
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