Training Specialist, Tucson, AZ

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Training Specialist

Join a dynamic non-profit organization meeting the needs of Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Play a pivotal role in assuring our compassionate workforce has the skills necessary to help our members thrive. Deliver training programs and workshops to employees and managers and monitors the effectiveness through skill assessment. Residence Foundation offers competitive pay and benefit plans.

Since 1971, Tucson Residence Foundation, a non-profit organization, has been providing high quality services and support to people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. By providing the individuals we serve with opportunity and choice we can make a positive difference in their lives.

Qualified candidates will have at least three years of experience providing and/or overseeing direct support services for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

General familiarity with Person Center Service Plans (PCSP), Behavior Plans (BP) Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) Abuse Neglect & Exploitation (ANE) and Incident Reporting (IR).

Position: Training Specialist
Reports to: Human Resource Director
Supervises: N/A
Primary Hours: Monday – Friday
Pay Range: $26.00/hr.-$30.28/hr. Non-exempt.

Position Summary:

The Training Specialist, under limited supervision, conducts integrated training needs assessments. This person designs, plans, implements, delivers, coordinates, evaluates a comprehensive range of training and education programs in their field of expertise.

Qualifications:

• Degree or 3 years’ experience directly related to IDD duties and responsibilities specified.
• Able to meet all background checks including APS/CPS, Central Registry, and personal history checks.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must possess or able to obtain at the minimum the required IDD trainer trainings within 1 year of hire:
  1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
  2. Prevention & Support
  3. Article 9
  4. Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention
  5. Positive Behavior Support
• Comprehensive knowledge of training plan, curriculum, and aid design and development
• Knowledge of implementation and facilitation of technical, operational, and/or specialty training events and program
• Teaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to assess training needs and objectives.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate responsive programs and initiatives including training plans, curricula, and methodology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

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