Employee training specialist job description

• Clear understanding of the ADAPT of the Hudson Valley Mission, Empowering People through Innovative Solutions one person at a time.
• Experience working for people with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in teaching/training of others.
• Documented experience in program observation, planning, writing, development and evaluation for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of person centered philosophies/planning (PCP)
• Knowledge and skills in the area of programming for persons with developmental disabilities to oversee the delivery of training and habilitation services.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with both professional and not-professional staff
• Coordinate with Human Resources and assist new employees throughout the onboarding process and first 90 days of employment
• Ability to organize and prioritize a large volume of work
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills, positive professional attitude and a desire to support/teach others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate/present to large groups and public forums.
• Facilitator, helping new hires meet personal and course objectives
• Teacher, able to provide immediate answers to questions/ correct errors as they occur
• Role model, providing leadership and professional approach to practice.
• Nurturer, providing support and guidance through the difficult times.
• Evaluator, providing valuable formative and summative feedback.
• Ability to read, interpret and adhere to policies and procedures
• Maintain current CPR, FA, SCIP certifications.
• Handle all information, whether written or verbal, in a confidential and professional manner in compliance with HIPAA standards and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Essential Skills and Experience :

• High School or General Educational Development diploma and 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Management or supervisory experience required.
• Have the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently which allows full communication with people served; ADAPT of the Hudson Valley staff; and, 3rd parties.
• Have the ability to relate appropriately to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must demonstrate proficiency using computers (including various business applications) and the ability to complete necessary tasks, trainings, reports and documentation on various web-based program.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgment while following ADAPT of the Hudson Valley policies, practices and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver license with a driving record acceptable to ADAPT of the Hudson Valley insurance carrier and possess the ability to travel to all ADAPT of the Hudson Valley sites throughout the areas we serve.
• Successfully meet all screening requirements (both prior to hire and during employment) as required by applicable regulation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

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

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee will be called upon to operate office equipment including but not limited to: laptop and desktop PCs; printers; copiers; projectors; projection screens; Video Conferencing equipment; sound systems; DVD/BluRay players; and, remote controls for electronic equipment.

Employees will regularly be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands (or hands and arms) to carry, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; crouch and kneel. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses) and speak.

Working Conditions and Environment:

While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee may be in a residential setting; in a van or other vehicle; or, in the community at large.

This position requires travel. Utilization of an agency vehicle may be available. Use of personal vehicles to travel to ADAPT of the Hudson Valley sites and elsewhere in performing their job duties will be necessary. Employees in this position must maintain liability insurance on their personal vehicle that meets the minimum standards specified by the agency. Mileage reimbursement for use of the personal vehicle will be available pursuant to ADAPT of the Hudson Valley’s policies.

This position requires an employee to work days, evenings, and possibly weekends.