Competency, Training & Development Instructor

About the Role

The Training Specialist II performs routine training work to ensure employees are effectively trained in core and specialty competencies required for their positions at the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The role involves planning, designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational and training programs, including New Employee Orientation, refresher training, and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly; may be required to work specific, rotating, extended, or overtime shifts.
• Plan, organize, and conduct training classes in group or computer‑lab settings for new hires, refresher courses, and continuing education.
• Evaluate employee competencies and skills according to policy and course requirements.
• Serve as a substitute trainer for other FCTD team members to ensure uninterrupted training delivery.
• Customize standardized training to increase relevance, interactivity, and trainee engagement while supporting safety and service delivery.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and generate reports on training due or delinquent.
• Assist in developing curriculum materials, including multimedia presentations, using state‑of‑the‑art techniques.
• Demonstrate awareness of safety and infection‑control practices.
• Maintain department equipment in clean, good repair; report problems promptly.
• Identify training needs with facility managers and develop appropriate training responses.
• Conduct post‑orientation on‑the‑job training assessments and complete required documentation.
• Maintain certifications to teach specialty HHS classes (e.g., trauma‑informed care, response blocking (Ukeru), Safe Use of Restraints (SUR), CPR).
• Serve as a Master Trainer to train other trainers and act as a subject‑matter expert on training curriculum.
• Participate in facility meetings to provide training perspectives, quality‑improvement recommendations, and training statistics.
• Conduct needs and program assessments to determine training sufficiency and areas for improvement.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as needed, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of how to work with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of training procedures, adult‑education principles, and ability to apply them in curriculum development.
• Skill in delivering effective, engaging instruction to large groups and one‑on‑one settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with diverse audiences.
• Ability to teach and demonstrate skills such as CPR, Ukeru, Safe Use of Restraints (SUR), and proper lifting techniques.
• Physical ability to support approximately 55 lb for safe‑lifting demonstrations.
• Proficiency with Windows‑based programs (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic office/audio‑visual equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, exercising good judgment and modeling HHSC mission and values.
• Willingness to work alternate schedules, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Registrations, Licensure, or Certifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license (or obtain within 90 days of hire); out‑of‑state license requires certified driving record.
• Within six months of hire and thereafter, certification as a CPR instructor through the American Heart Association.

Initial Screening Criteria

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university (preferred).
• At least one (1) year of experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities in an institutional/residential setting **or** paid experience facilitating competency‑based training for employees or adult learners in a classroom or on‑the‑job setting (required). Having both is preferred.

Additional Information

• Must pass fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Employee Misconduct, LEIE).
• Males ages 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Active‑duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.
• HHSC uses E‑Verify for employment eligibility.

Benefits

• 100 % paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary range: $3,900.00 – $5,372.41 per month (paid monthly).

Schedule

Day shift; not eligible for telework. May require overtime, extended hours, rotating schedules, or alternate shift patterns to meet facility needs.