Trainer - Lead

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact and liaison for area(s) of responsibility.
• Facilitates one-on-one and group trainings across assigned region(s) in person, on-site and/or virtually using multi-media and virtual platforms.
• Shares information with all levels of management, as appropriate and regularly attends regional leadership meetings to provide updates, offerings and solutions to training-related needs; provides feedback pertaining to participants and obtains information, as needed.
• Develops and facilitates trainings to address specific needs, including corrective actions or audit concerns, as needed; implements and updates such trainings as appropriate for use in other programs/areas.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and proactively identifies training needs; participates in updates to existing content or materials and/or development of new content to implement improvements or incorporate new methods or techniques.
• Researches new or improved training and presenting techniques or materials and makes recommendations for updates to training content as requested; makes approved updates and communicates changes to YAI Knowledge team.
• Facilitates 'Train-the-Trainer' sessions to support program needs for various trainings, certifications and recertifications; may participate in identification of auxiliary trainers.
• Coordinates training schedules, staffing and/or resources specific to assigned region(s) or program.
• Completes or ensures completion of all necessary documentation for various training courses and participates in tracking or reporting attendance and updating electronic systems or making notifications, as needed.
• Regularly travels between various YAI Network locations across assigned region(s) to facilitate trainings and meet with program leadership; may travel across other regions and/or to external locations, as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education or related field and two (2) years of I/DD or related social services experience or one (1) year of experience in a training role including facilitation of training of individuals and/or groups;
• Must hold or obtain all applicable trainer-level certifications as required by assignment within three (3) months of appointment;
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across assigned region(s) to conduct trainings, including in evenings and/or on weekends as scheduled;
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, Local and/or oversight agency rules, regulations and directives applicable to assigned region(s) including California Title 22 and 17 Regulations, NYS OPWDD and/or NJ DDD rules and regulations;
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, including ability to read verbal and non-verbal cues from attendees, use real life examples to expand and clarify a concept and make abstract concepts concrete;
• Ability to build effective working relationships with leadership and other stakeholders and work collaboratively with YAI Knowledge colleagues, program management and other support departments;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong commitment to and passion for the organization’s mission;
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the history of the I/DD field, terminology and distinct types, diagnoses, and specific needs of people with I/DD;
• Detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, appropriately prioritizing dynamic priorities to meet deadlines and other requirements using strong planning, time management and follow-up skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook and PowerPoint and online meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• Experience working with people with I/DD in a direct support role;
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS);
• Experience creating and developing training content in the I/DD field and/or conducting Train-the-Trainer sessions;
• Project management experience in the training realm, specifically experience coordinating and implementing training and/or identifying needs in collaboration with stakeholders.

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and weekend availability is required- approximately one to two Saturdays per month.

Pay range

$22 to $27 per hour