Training Specialist

Department Training

Type of Position Full time

Search Location(s) Manhattan, NY

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Job Brief

Provides training to direct support professionals, supervisory and management staff for the purpose of enhancing services and quality of care for the people living in our programs with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Shift Worked:

9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Weekly Hours:

37.5

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Pay range:

$50,000-$60,000

CP Unlimited was founded to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities, and since 1946, it has continually accomplished that goal. Dedicated staff provide a wide range of direct services and supports that address the individual needs of people with disabilities, including those with the most severe disabilities. All of these programs are provided within a warm, caring environment, using person-centered planning to identify and address the specific needs of each person. CP Unlimited believes this approach gives people the best chance to achieve the greatest success.

Our dedicated staff provides a wide range of direct services that address the individual needs of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including those with the most severe disabilities.

CP Unlimited is currently seeking Training Specialists to ensure that employees are trained in the core curriculums required for regulatory compliance, CP Unlimited best practices and conducting training in a person-centered planning framework and philosophy.

Specific Job duties:

• Developing and implementation of training curricula for direct support professionals, supervisory and management staff;

• Monitoring compliance with training requirements and ensuring all employees are up-to-date with required training;

• Conducts both in-person and virtual training sessions for new hire orientation training programs for direct support professionals and professional staff;

• Develops training aids including but not limited to training handbooks, multimedia visual aid and computer tutorials;

• Coordinate and schedule trainings for CP Unlimited; Responsible for assessing training needs in agency wide programs based on internal and external reviews.

Training Specialist Position Requirements:

• BA/BS in related Human services field;

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in in developmental disabilities and/or related field with 1 year experience in staff development/training;

• Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing the operation of Agency programs;

• Excellent verbal and communication skills;

• Knowledge of development and maintenance of database systems and proficient in Microsoft office applications;

• Must be able to travel to all facilities in the metropolitan area to provide training/technical assistance, as necessary;

• CPR Instructor Certification preferred.

CP Unlimited values and supports its employees by offering them a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and generous time off packages. Vacation, personal, sick, professional and holiday days, pension plan, referral bonus and tuition assistance programs. Working for CP Unlimited you will receive an array of discounts to Broadway shows/movie tickets and may also qualify for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

CP Unlimited invests in its staff over the long term and strives to provide opportunities for professional growth within the agency. The organization always has an eye to the future, exploring ways to improve and expand its services.

Come make a difference at Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited), where we serve with progress and care.

CP Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.