Training Specialist | Springfield, IL

Hope•Springfield, IL

12h•$37,000 - $42,000

About The Position

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. The Training Specialist I is responsible for training new and existing employees as well as coordinating, developing, implementing and revising employee trainings. The position helps provide oversight to the Hope Academies new employee training program as well as various supports to all Hope programs; interacts with employees, co-workers and other trainers in a warm, positive, helpful and professional manner; navigates various technology, software and websites daily; uses active listening and clear communication to navigate conflict resolution and embodies the mission and core values of Hope. The person must have the ability to successfully complete background clearance, physical & drug/alcohol screening, and the ability to qualify as a DCFS driver. The position requires travel to various Hope locations, up to 20% of working hours.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
1+ years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
2 years of experience in employee training or development.
The person must have the ability to successfully complete background clearance, physical & drug/alcohol screening, and the ability to qualify as a DCFS driver.
The position requires travel to various Hope locations, up to 20% of working hours.

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate employee development, training, and orientation programs, including but not limited to new employee training for Hope Academy programs, Safety Care, Trauma Informed Care, and CPR/First Aid trainings.
Assist in the managing of new employee training for Hope legacy programs including setting up for trainings, managing the day-to-day operations of the training, carrying the training cell phone and the enforcement of the Hope policies & training expectations.
Assist in completing trainings for Hope Clinic Care programs both in town and in other areas.
Assist in monitoring and ensuring staff are in compliance and current with all training requirements.
Assign courses in Hope University to employees as well as approve employee uploaded documents and chart them where required.
Input completed trainings into required websites, software and spreadsheets and obtain trainees’ training certifications.
Manage and proctor the ACT WorkKeys testing for newly hired paraprofessionals.
Create interactive trainings and PowerPoints from developed materials as well as occasionally researching new information to put into trainings.
Assist with audits on as as-needed bases for various internal and external agencies (including state funding and licensing bodies).
Attain and then maintain trainer certifications in Safety Care, CPR/First Aid and Trauma Informed Care trainings.