Training Specialist

Job Title: Training Specialist Location: East Hanover, NJ 07936 Employment Type: Full-Time

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

Pillar Care Continuum (PCC) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Position Summary Working closely with the Training Manager and the Training Team, the Training Specialist supports the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of agency-wide training and professional development initiatives. The Training Specialist will also manage and facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO). The The position assists with developing curriculum, learning materials, and training resources that support employee competency, professional growth, regulatory compliance, and organizational needs as well as the maintenance of training records for Pillar Care Continuum (PCC) employee files.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages NEO including scheduling, planning, document preparation, training room management, facilitating specific training sections, evaluating, and record-keeping of completed trainings.
• Supports Pillar Care staff in licensing, maintaining or exceeding the regulations and expectations set by the New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE).
• Provides support and management of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and development through the online training platform College of Direct Service (CDS).
• Supports the development and implementation of professional development and training initiatives for agency staff across programs and departments.
• Assists with the design and development of curricula, training materials, facilitator guides, presentations, learning activities, and other educational resources.
• Works with the Training Manager, internal subject matter experts, and program leadership to identify training needs and translate those needs into practical learning solutions.
• Supports the implementation of new and existing training programs, including scheduling, coordination, communication, facilitation, participant materials, and evaluation.
• Facilitates training sessions and professional development programs as assigned.
• Reviews and updates training content to support current practices, organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and workforce development needs.
• Collects participant feedback and other training information to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements to curriculum and delivery methods.
• Supports the development of role-based learning opportunities and continuing professional development that strengthen employee knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Provides support for all aspects of training projects, including planning and implementing training days for Pillar Care programs. This involves but is not limited to securing internal and external instructors, customizing content scheduling, ensuring that necessary equipment, materials and supplies and supplies are available, confirming training location, registrants, etc., evaluating training courses, managing and maintaining records.
• Supports Training Manager and Director Quality Management, Compliance & Training in identifying, tracking, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Stays current with training trends, developments, and best practices, through research or attending external professional development.
• Visit Pillar Elementary and High School, Day Programs, and Group Homes as needed and to build relationships with staff, students, participants, and residents.
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Training Manager.
• May be required to conduct trainings on evenings or weekends as needs arise.
• A requirement that every employee cooperates with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, Human Resources and instructional design,
• or related field; Certified Health Education Specialist preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating professional training and development specifically related to the public health/human services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD), including those with complex behavioral needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with staff, families, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey

Compensation:

Salary: $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 Annually Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work experience and qualifications as well as the scope of the role, complexity and external market and internal market value when determining salary level.

Why Work for Pillar Care As a member of the Pillar Care Continuum agency, you will join a supportive, collaborative community dedicated to person-centered care dedicated to helping students, families and employees thrive.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 4% 401K matching contributions
• Employer paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability program
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Reimbursement Accounts offered
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, sick and personal time) and Holiday Pay
• EE Discount and Wellness Programs

This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.

Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2.

Category 2 Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.