TRAINING COORDINATOR

Position Summary

The Training Coordinator is responsible for leading, managing, and supporting the professional development of staff at Boys and Girls Country. This position works closely with and reports directly to the Director of Home Life. His or her performance is reviewed through regular conferences, oral and written reports, and annual performance evaluations. The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Coordination of in-service training for all new employees in collaboration with the Director of Home Life, Director of Human Resources and the Program Management team.
• Ensure all staff are up to date with required training by state licensing as described in the minimum standards for General Residential Operations (GRO).
• Monitor, prepare, and schedule annual training as well as ongoing training for staff development.
• Provide regular visits to the cottages to build relationships with students and Houseparents.
• Represent Boys and Girls country at workshops and children and family conferences.
• Coordinate outside resources for in house staff workshops.
• Recognize and provide recommendations to the Director of Home Life on any trainings or staff development that would benefit Houseparents.
• Provide guidance and support to staff seeking additional training or professional development opportunities.
• Support other members of the Program Management Team in carrying out organizational goals and activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records for all staff members.
• Ensure timely entry of training records into the program Extended Reach to track and monitor staff certifications and compliance.
• Monitor staff training progress and follow up as needed to ensure completion of required training.
• Conduct training evaluations to assess the effectiveness of training programs and gather feedback from participants.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. 
• Prior experience (at least 3 years) in a residential childcare setting with a background in social work as a supervisor. 
• Previous experience as a trainer in the field of family and youth services.
• Must be cleared through a criminal background and FBI finger print investigation.
• All staff who have contact with students must be tested for tuberculosis before the staff is assigned a responsibility.
• Must be cleared through a drug test panel.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete or have current CPR and First Aid training within 90 days of employment.
• Must attend orientation and pre-service training prior to being assigned responsibility for the care of students.
• Excellent organizational/public relation skills and ability to work with all levels of management and children.