Training Manager

Job TitleSupervision, leadership, and guidance to Healthcare Quality's Training Section to include all aspects of training for Healthcare Quality staff and the staff at the various facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality.Supervise staff within Healthcare Quality's Training Section. Provide guidance and leadership in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of training programs within Healthcare Quality and the various facilities regulated by Healthcare Quality. Participates in the facility inspection/survey process as needed. Plan, design, and coordinate community training events for the facilities and professionals regulated by Healthcare Quality by working with internal and external partners. Serves as Healthcare Quality's eLearning Coordinator. Monitors required staff trainings and advises managers of personnel training needs and requirements.Plans and oversees new employee orientation for Healthcare Quality staff. Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures throughout the deputy area. Assists Bureau Director with implementation of new programs within the bureau. Recommends new programs and/or revisions to existing programs within the bureau. Presents information for discussion and decision-making purposes among HQ Leadership. Serves as backup to Bureau Director as requested. Performs other duties as assigned, to include, but not limited to assisting with inspections, reviewing inspection/survey reports for quality, preparing and presenting evidence at hearings/trials, participating in disaster preparedness and responses. Designated as an essential employee, subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis during an emergency.Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant training and development experience. Agency Additional Requirements: Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. Must be able to obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) Certification. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Preferred QualificationsA bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health Administration, and teaching experience. Instructional design experience and project management experience. Strong Learning Management System (LMS) administration skills to include developing, maintaining, and delivering training content. Knowledge of adult learning and ability to accommodate diverse learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning modalities).Additional CommentsEEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year, 15 days Sick Leave per year, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation), Retirement benefit choices (State Retirement Plan ( SCRS ), State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )).Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.