Training Specialist

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 pm/Varies

Pay: $TBD

SUMMARY: The Friendship Learning and Outreach team is looking for an additional training specialist for primarily the Russellville area with occasional travel and remote meetings/trainings required. Candidate must have good computer skills and at least basic knowledge of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Exhibits knowledge of developments/trends in Developmental and Behavioral Disabilities. Stay current on the latest information and new practices in serving individuals with developmental and behavioral disabilities.
• Exhibits knowledge of guidelines regulations, and laws regarding programs/supports for individuals with developmental disabilities/behavioral needs. Stays current on all regulatory changes.
• Assures appropriate training required by licensing and accrediting entities is met for each assigned staff member.
• Assures all new employees within assigned caseload attend New Employee training within required timelines.
• Administers all in-person and virtually presented training, following specific curriculum for all staff within assigned region. Ensuring that evidence of completion is acquired.
• Provides written reports weekly to the Director of Learning and Outreach on completed training sessions/attendees, employee coaching provided, and other communications completed for the prior week.
• Communicates routinely with supervisor regarding work schedule and needs.
• Provides all communications to others with enthusiasm and interest.
• Presents all training materials according to FCC standards and expectations.
• Assists with the necessary data collection related to the effectiveness of all corporate training initiatives.
• Monitors and evaluates employee compliance regarding assigned training courses.
• Assures FCC training venue is clean, sanitized, welcoming and set up according to expectations and quality standards prior to each scheduled training.
• Assists with various outreach initiatives as assigned.
• Attends corporate meetings as assigned.
• Attends training/workshops to achieve continuous quality improvements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., and the clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall follow Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the _clients. Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Nondisclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

​​​​​​​This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four year college or university or three to five years related experience and/or training in a supervisory or leadership capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Specific knowledge of the field of developmental disabilities preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Excellent communication skills are required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental relations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Fundamentals of math such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and reading charts and graphs as applicable to practical situations. Ability to read financial statements, apply basic financial ratios and reasoning to interpret and project conditions. Ability to design systems to audit information.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to handle information of a confidential nature. Ability to interpret a variety of information and deal with abstract variables. Ability to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a safety sensitive function. Must be able to pass background checks/drug screen and maintain a clean driving record along with a valid AR driver's license and reliable transportation with state minimum liability insurance.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Why Friendship Community Care:

• 401(k) Retirement
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available for FT employees
• Paid holidays available for FT employees
• Vacation accrual available for FT employees

• Disability, Cancer, Accident and Life Insurance Available

• Excellent work environment

Friendship Community Care strives to offer highly competitive benefits package, and a family work environment!

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!

Friendship Community Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Friendship Community Care is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.

Valid Driver's License, Clear Background and Drug Screen