STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

962 E Garland St, West Salem, WI 54669, USA Job Description Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM Welcome to La Crosse County — Where Your Work Truly Matters Every day, our unique teams contribute to our vision of a community that is vibrant, safe, and resilient. Whether you're supporting families, safeguarding natural resources, maintaining infrastructure, or delivering essential services, your work here creates real impact for the people who live, work, and visit our county. What You’ll Gain by Joining Us A Future You Can Count On: Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the most respected pension programs in the nation. Reliable, Affordable Coverage: Countywide insurance plans plus growing access to local, no-cost care options for everyday health needs. Time Off That Works For You: You’ll have two dedicated banks of vacation and sick time, giving you the freedom to plan real downtime when you need it—and the peace of mind to take care of yourself when you’re under the weather. Start earning vacation and sick time your very first day Bank up to 2x your annual vacation accrual Build up to 150 sick days as a full time employee A Place Where Everyone Belongs We believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging—because diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes for everyone. Overview FLSA: Exempt This is a professional position with core hours Monday - Friday primarily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Employee in this capacity is responsible for the development and implementation of training for the La Crosse County Long Term Care and Assisted Living staff. Employee will develop training programs within general guidelines as established by the facility. Employee reports directly to the Director of Long-Term Care Services and exercises independent judgment in the evaluation of training needs. Assists and works with department managers to determine training needs of staff through planning, promoting and presenting educational programs specifically to departmental needs. Organizes, plans and directs in-service training for staff in cooperation with campus staff managers and outside resources. Develops an annual integrated training curriculum using an on-line training system. Customizes on-line courses to meet the needs of the facility. Develops live & self-paced supplemental training, as requested. Coordinates the overall QAPI Plan in collaboration with administration. Chairs long term cares campuses Quality Improvement Committee. Coordinates onboarding activities with Human Resources staff to develop general facility wide orientation and job specific training to assist and promote successful integration of staff. This position will commute between Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living in West Salem, WI and Hillview Health Care Campus on the southside of La Crosse, WI. Essential Leadership Functions Act with Integrity and Build Trust Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives Drive for Results Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable resultsHold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring Develop Talent and Effective Teams Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team Lead with Vision and Strategy Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others Build and Maintain Effective Relationships Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others Essential Job Functions Maintains program attendance tracking system in accordance with facility standards and regulatory requirements. Assures guidelines for record-keeping are developed and implemented.[3] Assures CPR training occurs to meet facility standards and regulatory requirements.[3] Creates opportunities for long term care campus employees to build and sustain an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes high performance and employee retention.[3] Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to Supervisor.[3] Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.[2] Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.[3] In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.[3] Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3] Physical demands: Large percentage of time is spent sitting at desk, using talking, judgment, hearing, near vision, fingering for keyboarding and calculators, reading, writing. Handles papers and manuals, etc., lifts files, copy paper, audio-visual equipment and other office materials. Sits, stands, bends and reaches intermittently throughout the day. Occasionally moves about the office building and travels to other offices or sites for meetings. Related Job Functions Participates in long term care campuses meetings and initiatives as assigned.[3] This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This employee is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.[3]

1. Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.
2. Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.
3. Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles of adult learning and curriculum development, implementation, associated aids and available resources in carrying out a comprehensive training program. Knowledge of Federal and State Skilled Nursing Care regulations and standards of nursing practice. Knowledge of Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) systems and requirements. Ability to effectively use office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc. Ability and skill in teaching and demonstrating proper procedures. Ability to maintain record keeping systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Training, Experience and Other Requirements Associate or bachelor’s Degree in related health care field strongly preferred. Experience in training, or nursing home/assisted living/other health care setting. May consider other relevant combinations of training and experience or Licensed Practical Nurse. Preference for current licensure in the State of Wisconsin as Registered Nurse. Must be available to flex hours to meet the training needs of the facility. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Must pass criminal background check as required by Wisconsin Caregiver Law. Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Need an Accommodation? If you require a disability-related accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, reach out to Human Resources at "View email address on click.appcast.io" — we're here to help. 962 E Garland St, West Salem, WI 54669, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr La-Crosse-County-