Join the Human Resources Department as a Training Specialist!

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional availability required to teach a quarterly evening or Saturday daytime Class. Flexible Schedule! Starting Wage: 16.00/hour.

Conduct training classes to meet the standards of the various funding and/or accreditation agencies for DSNWK, CSP, and for DSNWK's CDDO. Classes will include CPR, Mandt Systems, RTAP, ANE, & Core Skills. Must have a valid drivers license as some classes will be at alternate DSNWK locations, company car provided for out of town travel. Locations may include but are not limited to Hays, Russell, Stockton, Norton, Atwood, Hoxie, and Hill City.

Starting pay is $16.00, Increase available contingent on education and experience. 

Newly hired staff eligible for a $1000 Sign On Bonus!

Essential Functions

Conduct trainings as required by DCF, KDADS, KDHE, and other licensing, funding or accrediting entities, or as requested for staff.

Grade classes and notify staff and supervisors of no show/unexcused absences.

Report class attendance to necessary certification providers (American Heart Association, The Mandt System, RTAP) and coordinate distribution of certificates, filing of testing materials, and other class documentation.

Update Training Quarterly count sheet with information from rosters (used in quarterly reports and documentation tracking).

Review staff enrolled for future classes, checking that necessary prerequisites are met and contacting staff and supervisors if a change in enrollment is necessary.

Send enrollment reminders to staff and supervisors enrolled in classes.

Review, evaluation, and modify existing training programs; recommend appropriate changes for improvement.

Develop and maintain quality materials, supplies, and techniques to promote learning and retention of subject matter.

Maintain an adequate amount of training materials on site and ready for future classes.

Order training supplies and materials as needed.

Assist other instructors with technical issues for classes (CFM, Google Meet, Datis, Relias Learning, Google Calendar).

Review overall agency compliance levels, adding classes to the schedule as necessary and informing supervisors and staff of additional class opportunities.

Attend initial and ongoing training and meetings as directed.

Report outcome measures of ETS on an ongoing basis to the Manager of Human Resource Services.

Maintain and foster inter and intra-agency relationships benefiting training.

Other Responsibilities

Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager of Human Resource Services and Director of Administrative Services.

This position will have access to PHI and EPHI of individuals required for projects and training specific to the needs of individuals served.

This position is not subject to the two year waiting period as defined by KPERS.

Job Specifications

Education -Post secondary education in related field preferred.

Experience - Two years of experience in providing staff training and/or in the developmental disability field preferred.

Extent of physical effort required - Routine job requirements. Little, if any behavior or other physical intervention. Must be able to successfully demonstrate physical skills and techniques for Mandt and First Aid/CPR/AED classes.

Other Requirements

Strong verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.

Valid driver's license.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hays, Kansas, Occasional Travel.

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