Trainer

## Description

**Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description**

**Sunny Glen Children's Home Job Description**

**Department:** Training

**Job Title:** Trainer

**Supervisor:** Lead Trainer

**FLSA Status:** Non- Exempt

**Prepared By:** Human Resources Department

**Summary**

The Trainer at Sunny Glen Children’s Home will be responsible for supporting the training department in partnership with the Staff Development Coordinator and Lead Trainer. The trainer is responsible for providing support to the training department and ensuring that all staff have the necessary certifications and continued training to meet the needs of Sunny Glen Children’s Home. The Trainer will promote the mission and vision of the Program and of Sunny Glen Children’s Home. The Trainer is to promote a positive training environment where employees have the opportunity to enhance their professional growth.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Other duties may be assigned.
• The trainer will implement and support the development of training courses as required by State Licensing Standards and ORR requirements.
• The trainer will ensure effective communication and collaborate with leadership in the execution and direction of required training for all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff.
• Ensure training materials and locations are organized and prepared prior to all Sunny Glen Children’s Home training.
• Maintain employee training records and safe keep all attendance records of scheduled trainings.
• Assist in the development of an annual training calendar and distribute it to all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff upon approval by the Program Director and Staff Development Coordinator.
• Enroll new employees in Paycom’s web-based training in order to track and record the completion of required training for all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff.
• Ensure all employees are in compliance with Sunny Glen Children’s Home, state, and federal training requirements.
• Meet with employees requiring additional training and coaching services.
• Utilize methods to enhance professional skills in preparation for training.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment of respect and rapport to ensure a positive learning experience for all Sunny Glen Children’s Home staff.
• Attending all organizational required training.
• Create, identify, and attend workshops that will enhance professional skills in the area of education, direct supervision, vocational, OSHA, HIPPA, and other topics deemed appropriate by the director or designee.
• Attend and become a certified instructor for First Aid/CPR and Handle with Care (HWC) that promotes Effective Behavioral Intervention (EBI).
• Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practices are adhered to.
• Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Travel as needed for training, conferences or to transport youth to destinations within the U.S.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

**Competencies** - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

**Continuous Learning** - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

**Job Knowledge** - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits an ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how a job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

**Use of Technology** - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

**Problem-Solving** - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

**Communications -** Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

**Cooperation -** Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

**Oral Communication -** Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

**Teamwork -** Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

**Written Communication -** Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

**Change Management -** Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.

**Team Leadership** - Fosters team cooperation; defines team roles and responsibilities; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals; acknowledges team accomplishments.

**Delegation** - Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

**Leadership** - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.

**Quality Management** - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

**Visionary Leadership** - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. The position will integrate Sunny Glen’s Core Values throughout their day-to-day operations.

**Business Acumen** - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.

**Conflict Resolution** - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

**Cost Consciousness** - Works within approved budget; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

**Ethics** - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

**Organizational Support** - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

**Strategic Thinking** - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

**Adaptability** - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

**Achievement Focus** - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities.

**Attendance/Punctuality -** Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

**Dependability -** Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

**Initiative -** Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased respon