Training and Development Specialist

Training and Development Specialist J ob Location: Hamilton, New JerseyM onday-Friday ( Full-Time, Exempt)ABOUT US:Allies was founded in 1999, and for over two decades, Allies has been paving a path to independence, acceptance, and equality for individuals with special needs. Through effective programming, and adequate support services, Allies staff assist people with special needs live richer lives. Allies provides great care and opportunities to the individuals we serve through recreational, educational, vocational and cultural programs that add depth to their lives. Allies services are entirely customizable to meet the unique needs, hopes, dreams, and desires of the people we serve. Purpose:To assess training and development needs and to design training programs to address these needs. To teach the mandated information in a clear, concise, and professional manner to all who may be in attendance in the training.Essential Functions:Works a 40-hour flexible schedule as approved by the Director of Training and Development.Provides training in a professional and responsible manner in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Allies Inc, DDD, DCF, Office of Licensing and Medicaid.Educates trainees in a clear and concise manner.Provides all documentation as applicable to the Training Coordinator, Human Resources, Payroll and to the Trainee in a timely manner.Provides follow-up, as needed, to Trainees, Human Resources, Residential Management, and/or Administration of Allies, Inc.Provides follow-up for any outside Agency as designated by the CEO or designee.When training DDD pre-service trainings, manages all activities and documentation required.Continually innovates and improves the quality and content of trainings provided to Allies, Inc. employees by monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness.Develops, researches and implements trainings to improve the quality of services provided to the individuals we support and enhance the skills of our supervisory level staff.Provides metrics in relation to trainings developed and their efficacy, and continually improves those trainings based on the data gathered through surveys, focus groups, course evaluations, and/or focus groups and meetings with key stakeholders.Develops training and testing materials including those to be inputted as an Allies specific training through an approved Allies Learning Management System (LMS).Manages and ensures the development and ongoing trainings for at least 12 hours of professional staff development annually, rotating trainings on an annual basis, to avoid duplication.Ensures a paperless training environment relative to new hire documents and sign-in sheets.Logs completed trainings in Human Resource Information System (Primepoint) to include New Hire; Medication; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; First Aid & CPR; Crisis Management Training, In House, In House Medication Competencies, Specialized Trainings, and other applicable trainings.On an as-needed basis, facilitates the transfer of information that relates to the master Specialized Training spreadsheet between the departments that use the relative information.Scans completed training certificates of both New Hires & Recerts into OnBase Paperless Filing System.Indexes as appropriate the scanned data within OnBase Paperless Filing System.Responds to requests for copies/emails of training certificates from Residential Management, Current Employees, and Terminated Employees.Serves as a College of Direct Supports (CDS) Administrator.Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills: Must be a strong, organized, focused individual willing to adapt to change.Work independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects as assigned.Excellent oral and written skills.Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from all levels of the organization.Microsoft Office Suite and overall Computer Literacy Proficiency. Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree coupled with a minimum of 2 years' experience in training or facilitation.Elwyn Crisis Management Instructor Certified (preferred).American Red Cross Instructor Certified (preferred). Working Conditions: Works from Allies Headquarters, but will also travel to provide trainings at a Group Home, Day Program, Supported Living Arrangement, training facility, etc.Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.Minimal hazards, general office working conditions, with the exception of physical training components. Benefits Offered to Full Time Employees: Health InsuranceVision & Dental PlansPrescription Drug Plan401k Retirement PlanPaid Time OffObserved HolidaysLife Insurance & Disability InsuranceClick here for an overview of all benefits & perksAt Allies, you will meet passionate people dedicating their lives to helping others. We are constantly striving to improve the lives of the people we serve. As a result, we are constantly growing to become better people and a better company. If you have compassion for others and a desire for personal growth and wish to bring that compassion and commitment to work, you will be a great fit!