Training Director jobs in Somerset, NJ

Job description

Everas Community Services, Inc is a leading non-profit who has been supporting individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in the community for over 40 years. Our services include Residential, Employment, Behavioral Support and Recreation. We have programs in Bergen, Essex, Union, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Hudson and Passaic counties. Through our support services and advocacy, we empower our clients to continually grow and lead fulfilling lives.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Paid Time Off
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• Life insurance
• Ongoing Training and Certifications (Leadership development, CPR, ASL, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and ensure all agency training courses and requirements are compliant with Everas quality standards and state and federal contract regulations.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the Training Coordinator(s) and Trainers.
• Approve, oversee and periodically observe and provide feedback to Trainers.
• Oversee or directly coordinate the scheduling and instruction of all Everas training courses.
• Demonstrate and participate in the training of staff to ensure employee development, performance and satisfactory implementation of service delivery, by providing feedback to staff and supervisors and as a classroom trainer and as a supervisor of the Training Department.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of all trainings offered at Everas to ensure Director is capable to train new trainers or teach classes if needed as back-up.
• Ensure the Training Department has all the equipment and supplies necessary for the trainings.
• Participate in program visits to observe, provide feedback and coordinate and/or provide directly additional training based on staff performance and client support needs.
• Continuously evaluate the needs of the agency to ensure training courses are offered at sufficient frequency and with varying times and locations and schedule additional trainings as needed.
• Provide leadership in the development of training improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all Everas trainings reflect policies and procedures regarding the delivery of direct client care including health and safety, medication administration, recreation, transportation, documentation and other services as dictated by client needs and fulfillment of service outcomes.
• Complete routine reviews of training database; monitor and ensure the accuracy of files and record keeping systems for the training department are always up to date, oversee suspension and return to work clearances according to Everas requirements.

Experience/Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services field with at least 5 years of experience in social services OR Master's degree with at least 2 years of experience
• Experience in Training/Development
• Ability to pass all background check requirements
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Willingness to learn
• Valid NJ Driver's License
• Ability to complete all required trainings including, but not limited to, CPR, ASL, etc.
• Preference will be given to people with experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Services: 3 years (Preferred)
• Training & development: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Somerset, NJ (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Somerset, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person