Training Coordinator: OIDD - Coastal

Training Coordinator

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Training Coordinator who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

Under the general supervision of the Facility Administrator, the Training Coordinator plans, develops, implements, and conducts training and career development programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of OIDD-Coastal employees; ensures compliance with mandated agency training requirements and competency levels; promotes clear perceptions and commitment to the value of rights and personal freedoms, choice, self-determination, respect, safety, health, relationships, and community connections for consumers; and plans, directs, and reviews the learning of others and exercises general supervision of personnel and new hires.

• Plans, develops, and provides training and staff development programs using effective methods of classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, and workshops.
• Coordinates and provides orientation sessions and arranges on-the-job training for new hires. Provides annual mandated staff training and corrective instruction as requested. Conducts training sessions involving activities of daily living, dental, disaster preparedness, agency policies and procedures, theories of active treatment, and person-centered services.
• Maintains certifications and coordinates activities related to Therapeutic Options and Defensive Driving.
• Confers with management and identifies workforce training and development needs. Researches and recommends programs to enhance employee's development and job satisfaction. Assists with agency-wide training initiatives as necessary.
• Develops and organizes training manuals and educational materials as necessary and in conjunction with policy requirements, regulatory agency mandates, and assessed staff needs. Co-chairs ANE Prevention committee.
• Encourages staff commitment to continuing professional development and expanding their capacity to provide quality supports.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Positions for this posting are located at Coastal Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Summerville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A bachelor's degree and relevant training and development experience.

Bachelor's degree and at least four (4) years experience in developing, implementing, and conducting training and instruction specific to the needs to an adult workforce. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of applicable training principles and practices. Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions. Knowledge of visual aid use and development. Ability to lead discussions, instruct training groups, and stimulate individuals and groups in the learning process. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and effective manner. Ability to analyze training and development needs and resources and to recommend and communicate solutions effectively.

Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
• State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )