Title: Training Assistant

Hiring Range: Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: www.hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Training Assistant serves to deliver, promote and progress individual and organizational effectiveness by creating and offering innovative and diverse programming and opportunities in support of the organization's commitment to patient-focused care, employee development, and organizational enrichment. This position serves to maintain departmental and employee training records in keeping with accrediting bodies; CMS, JACHO, DBHDS and DHRM standard. The Training Assistant will be responsible for managing the agency Commonwealth of Virginia Learn Center (COVLC) by creating, updating, and modifying user access and information timely and accurately, as well as managing the electronic and paper filing for the department. The position will also serve as a Coach/Mentor to staff completing the College of Direct Support and Career Pathways programs. The Training Assistant will work with the training team to assist with mandated and scheduled training in order to ensure success.

Job Duties:
~ Develop the agency's quarterly newsletter, the information board, and the electronic bulletin board.
~ Responsible for the administrative duties of the Training Department
~ Assist and disseminates promotional material in support of department training, activities and initiatives.
~ Assist staff with any competencies or transcripts using the Knowledge Center.
~ Maintain accurate records on all employees, including but not limited to attendance records, schedules, course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content and exam pass rates.
~ Manages the filing needs of the department, including employee training, DSP, CPR records, and any other information given to the training department regarding education and training.

Minimum Qualifications

~ Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
~ Ability to set-up and use audio/visual presentation equipment to include: laptop and computers
~ The ability to work interactively with all clinical disciplines; including fostering effective interpersonal relationships with staff is also required; and
~ Ability to teach and coordinate Therapeutic Options and CPR programs effectively.
~Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines within established timeframes

Preferred Qualifications:

~ High School Diploma or GED with experience in training and/or human services is strongly preferred;
~ Advanced degree in education or training and/or experience in a human services field;
~ Some teaching experience in a healthcare setting is also preferred, but not required.
~ Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is highly preferred;
~ Certification in TO and CPR are highly preferred;
~ Adult learning principles, curriculum design and implementation with adult audiences is preferred, but not required.
~ Knowledge of health practices and principles is highly preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resource Department

Phone: 804-524-7600

Email: HiramHR@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.