Staff Trainer (Full Time, Towson) - Full-time

General Summary:

• Under general direction for assigned units/programs, participates in planning and developing content for unit/program orientation and clinical training (exclusive of RN-specific training) for new staff, and for ongoing in-service training. 
• Plans and prepares training content for review and approval.
• Delivers training in classroom, teaches unit-based small groups or provides 1:1 mentoring as needed. 
• Teaches and demonstrates skills in CPR, patient/resident de-escalation, and aggression management techniques. 
• Assesses trainees’ performance and shares appropriate feedback to the supervisors/managers. 
• Completes and maintains training documentation; updates and maintains training materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Position requires 2-3 years of related experience in order to develop skills in education/training needs assessment, writing, group presentation, computer software skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word, and comprehensive knowledge of the content covered in program orientation and clinical in-service training.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Work requires interpersonal skills to motivate, mentor, and train staff in a variety of behavioral health programs and settings; and to demonstrate strong clinical leadership skills and effective group facilitation techniques (51- 80% of work time).
• Work requires problem-solving skills sufficient to develop and modify training materials to meet objectives and audience/trainees, to assess achievement of competencies and results of training, and to assist in the planning and evaluation of orientation and training programs.

Hours:

• Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm

Benefits:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $42,307.20 minimum to $63,502.40 maximum.  Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.