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NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 1 day ago

Training Specialist 1 - Taconic

Wassaic, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$56K/yr - $87K/yr

2+ years exp

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Training Specialist 1 to present training programs aimed at improving employee skills and knowledge. The role involves developing and delivering training programs, assessing training needs, and facilitating both in-person and virtual training sessions.

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Responsibilities

Presents training programs to improve on-the-job knowledge of skills and abilities of employees to better enable them to carry out the agency mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the state

Develop and deliver training programs in our current environment; both in person and virtual classrooms

Presents specific training courses in the agency’s training program

Attain certification as a certified instructor in the agency’s 3 levels of crisis intervention and prevention courses (PROMOTE)

Attain certification as First Aid/CPR AED Instructor and become certified to do fit testing

Identifies and assesses specific training needs by reviewing agency programs and by discussing staff and program requirements with program managers

Presents training courses in New Employee Orientation (NEO) and annual required training by obtaining outside instructors or personally conducting course and selecting audiovisual teaching aides

Must be able to facilitate online learning courses, experience utilizing Webex, TEAMS, or other distance learning platforms

Evaluates training courses using questionnaires, review of work reports or supervisory evaluation

Disseminates training announcements and information concerning educational opportunities

Informs program managers and supervisors in developing on-the-job training programs

Reviews on-the-job training programs with supervisors for relevance

Support the Developmental Assistant 1 traineeship program and ongoing supervisory training

Qualification

Crisis intervention certificationFirst Aid/CPR AED certificationTraining program developmentOnline learning facilitationWebexTEAMSAssessment skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A bachelor's degree or higher degree

A bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency's mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State

A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out an agency's mission, including the care and treatment of vulnerable persons in the care and/or custody of the State

Must be able to facilitate online learning courses, experience utilizing Webex, TEAMS, or other distance learning platforms

Must have a valid driver's license to apply as travel is a part of the duties involved in this position

Preferred

Attain certification as a certified instructor in the agency's 3 levels of crisis intervention and prevention courses (PROMOTE)

Attain certification as First Aid/CPR AED Instructor and become certified to do fit testing

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Program

Professional Development and Education and Training

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance.

Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.

Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Company

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.

Founded in 1978

Albany, New York, USA

10001+ employees