Training Supervisor

ABLE, Inc., standing for, “A Brighter Living Experience,” has been providing residential care to people with developmental disabilities within Houston County for over 30 years. First named Houston County Group Homes, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation began as a grass roots effort by concerned parents who sought an alternative to sending their loved ones with disabilities to state institutions or keeping them out of the public eye. ABLE focuses on enhancing the lives of the people it supports by promoting their uniqueness and building their self esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment. At ABLE, employees are united in the belief that people with disabilities are best served by those who value them as individuals, fellow community members and friends.

Able, Inc., offers a full benefit package, casual work environment and flexible hours!

Training Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Training Supervisor, under the direction of the Executive Director, will be required to assess current training and development systems to align with 245D Licensing. This role will also develop new training programs, administer all PBS training, develop and track training requirements and schedules for all agency employees.  May be required to conduct research to identify specific staff training needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

            Required:

• • BA/BS degree in Human Services, Organizational Development or Education 
  • 5-7 years working in the field of disabilities
  • Experience developing goals and outcomes
  • Complete integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
  • Ability to work with time-sensitive issues
  • Outstanding decision-making skills and response to high pressure situations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Identifies with, shares in, and displays a commitment to the vision, mission, core values, and core virtues of ABLE, Inc.
• Collaborates across the entire organization to build an environment of collective responsibility and accountability.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to develop and facilitate impactful training and education for the entire organization.
• Identify training needs and providing recommendations
• Deliver training programs
• Maintaining records and providing participants with feedback
• Will participate in On Call Rotation and perform Direct Care duties
• Assist with Grant Writing
• Performs other duties as assigned.

People Supported:

• Advocates for appropriate training to effectively care for Persons Supported
• Provides Direct Care on an as needed basis to maintain knowledge of Person Supported needs
• Will participate in On Call Rotation

Financial/Budgeting:

• Develops and monitors Agency Training Budget.
• Plans and participates in agency functions and fundraising events.

Continuing Education:

• Maintains current certification in Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS), First Aid and Trained Medication Aide (TMA).
• Attends conferences/workshops as needed to further enhance the skills necessary to provide exceptional training to staff

Personal Characteristics:

• Proven ability to interact with varied constituencies in a collegial and professional manner.
• Manages change with self-confidence along with a willingness to take calculated risks.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and presentation skills).
• A demonstrated multi-cultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
• Self-driven; willing to “roll up their sleeves”; assertive but “balanced”.
• A strong, positive communicator who has a listening presence, speaks effectively and is a visible leader.
• A demonstrated high level of integrity, guided by a sound set of ethical principles.

Direct Reports:

• 0

Travel: Travel within Houston County, MN is required

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands of the role are attached and are representative of those that need to be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Generally, a busy office area subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

Pre-Hire:

• Background Check, Reference Check, Approved as an Agency Driver

Disclaimer Clause:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of the role. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. ABLE, Inc. reserves the right to change role responsibilities, duties and hours as needed.