Training Coordinator na The Opportunity Tree

Description

The Opportunity Tree Mission and Vision

To provide quality individualized services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in dynamic and innovative environments. The Opportunity Tree is committed to promoting the development of a society that fully embraces individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, advocacy, and opportunities.

$1,000 hiring bonus for new hires, paid after 12 full pay periods (approximately six months); other incentives for referring full or part time employees who are hired to work at The Opportunity Tree.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (Annual Leave* and Sick Time**)
• Referral Program *

* Available to regular full and part-time employees

** Sick leave available to all employees of The Opportunity Tree

Training Coordinator

Job Summary: The Training Coordinator will provide training to all employees including during initial training for new employee and re-certification training for all employees who support Members with intellectual and developmental disabilities along with other duties to support The Opportunity Tree Mission and Vision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct The Opportunity Tree training based on the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) standards to include training required for new employees within 90 days.
• Complete training orientation for new employees.
• May develop other training or in-services as necessary for staff development purposes.
• Monitor and schedule required training of employees prior to expiration to ensure smooth operational support of Members.
• Responsible for the maintenance and updates to the internal and external training tracking, which contain all required certifications and documents to ensure compliance of employees.
• Liaison for Training and Operations to support supervisors and employees.
• Special projects for The Opportunity Tree as directed by the Training Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding Members, Employees, and The Opportunity Tree.
• Advocate on behalf of the Members and their families to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a voice.
• Compliant with attendance rules.
• Promote and maintain a collaborative and respectful working environment and an open line of communications with all stakeholders of The Opportunity Tree.
• Comply and enforce the Policies, Procedures, and Regulations of The Opportunity Tree.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Training Coordinator

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Driver license with Non-Restricted Motor Vehicle Record and compliance per the requirements of The Opportunity Tree’s policy.
• Communicate in English; speech, write and read.
• Experience: One (1) year of training experience preferably in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) field.
• Certified instructor for CPR & First Aid by a nationally recognized organization.
• Certified instructor for Direct Care Worker (DCW), Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Article 9, Abuse & Neglect and Prevention & Support per the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) standard.
• Knowledge: Intermediate in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, web browser (experience with other business software is helpful).
• Personal enthusiasm for participation in a non-profit organization providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Positive attitude and ability to represent The Opportunity Tree’s effectively in the community. Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with Members, staff, families, funders and stakeholders.
• Successfully meet AZ-DPS requirements for Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Reliable transportation to travel to and from The Opportunity Tree locations.

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