Wage Training & Instructor I

Title: Wage Training & Instructor I

State Role Title: W29111

Hiring Range: Hourly rate

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website:www.hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Training and Development Assistant serves to deliver, promote and progress individual and organizational effectiveness by creating and offering innovative and diverse programming and opportunities in support of the organization's commitment to patient-focused care, employee development, and organizational enrichment. This position serves to maintain departmental and employee training records in keeping with accrediting bodies; CMS, JACHO, DBHDS and DHRM standard. The Training and Development Assistant will be responsible for managing the agency Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center (COVLC) by creating, updating, and modifying user access and information timely and accurately, as well as managing the electronic and paper filing for the department. The position will also serve as a Coach/Mentor to staff completing the College of Direct Support and Career Pathways programs. The Training and Development Assistant will work with the training team to assist with mandated and scheduled training in order to ensure success.

Job Duties:
~ Develop the agency's quarterly newsletter, the information board, and the electronic bulletin board.
~ Responsible for the administrative duties of the Training Department
~ Assist and disseminates promotional material in support of department training, activities and initiatives.
~ Maintain accurate records on all employees, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules, course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content and exam pass rates.
~ Manages the filing needs of the department, including employee training, DSP, CPR records, and any other information given to the training department regarding education and training.
~ Creates, updates, and modifies users' information in the Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC) with accuracy and within the designated timeframes.
~ Assist staff with any competencies or transcripts using the COVLC.
~ Teaches designated sessions in New Employee Orientation, along with senior employees.
~ Maintains certifications and teaches Therapeutic Options (TO) and CPR.
~ Oversees scheduling, set-up, take-down, and use of the training classroom.
~ Monitors progression of New Hire Sessions to ensure instructor and student schedule adherence.

Minimum Qualifications

~ Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
~ Ability to set-up and use audio/visual presentation equipment to include: laptop and computers
~ Experience delivering in-person training is required.
~ Experience using Microsoft applications for data entry and report generation is required.
~ The ability to work interactively with all clinical disciplines; including fostering effective interpersonal relationships with staff is also required; and
~ Ability to teach and coordinate Therapeutic Options and CPR programs effectively.
~Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines within established timeframes

Additional Considerations

~ Teaching experience in a healthcare setting is preferred;
~ Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is highly preferred;
~ Certification in TO and CPR are highly preferred;
~ Adult learning principles, curriculum design and implementation with adult audiences is preferred; and
~ Knowledge of health practices and principles is highly preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending "barrier" charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7600 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Ferdinand Osama

Phone: 80485247600

Email: HiramHR@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.