Sweetser

Residential Training Specialist - Saco

Saco, ME 04072

full-time

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Summary:

A new opportunity to join Sweetser's training team! Responsible for training direct care staff in our residential programs including new employee orientation, First Aid/CPR/AED Training, Safety Care and other trainings and courses as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Instruct/facilitate day 2 of Residential Orientation in Youth Program
  • Conduct training and orientation programs on a variety of non-clinical topics for residential staff.
  • Facilitate trainings through a variety of delivery systems (classroom, e-learning, remote access, etc.).
  • Schedule training rooms
  • Process employee registrations and confirmations of registration.
  • Become an instructor for First Aid/CPR/AED.
  • Teach classes in First Aid/CPR/AED.
  • Instruct/facilitate documentation / EHR Training for all newly hired YFCs.
  • Facilitate BHP trainings
  • Offer occasional trainings on weeknights, and weekends.
  • Become a Safety Care Instructor.
  • Instruct / facilitate Safety Care trainings, both initial certification and recertification.
  • Occasionally travel to other Sweetser locations

Administrative Duties

  • Register and track BHP registrations.
  • Support the process of First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
  • Photo copy all necessary training materials.
  • Process and enter training data into RELIAS.

EDUCATION:
• Associate's degree in Education, Training, Business or related field or at least two ( 2 ) years of training experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
• Maintain a valid state driver's license during employment.

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience training on a variety of subject matters.
• Previous experience managing program logistics.
• Experience working in a residential services setting is preferred.
• Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and public speaking skills.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to coordinate projects.

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