Associate Director of Staff Development

Are you someone who loves training others and working with adults with developmental disabilities? CTF Illinois has an opening for Associate Director of Staff Development in the South Suburbs of Chicago. This position would be responsible for coordinating and delivering training for Direct Service Professionals and other DHS-mandated trainings.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of all DHS-mandated in-person/virtual staff training with a primary focus on the following:
  • DSP Training
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Safety Care Training
  • All refresher courses for the above
• Develop, schedule, communicate, and comply with annual training calendar that incorporates all mandated trainings and additional trainings identified by the agency
• Oversee a system that delivers DSP training/OJT training within 60 days of hire for all direct care staff.
• Assist with the identification and implementation of all additional internal training efforts, including developing innovative new materials using myriad learning platforms to meet agency needs
• Participate in the weekly delivery of new hire orientation for new employees.
• Fully utilize Paycom Learning System to develop and implement trainings, generate training status reports for management, and follow up on training completion to facilitate learning for staff development
• Review training materials for updates and prepare/ distribute training aids, including but not limited to: instructional material, handouts, evaluation forms, and visual aids
• For all trainees, confirm and track attendance and follow up regarding absenteeism, progress, and completion of required training.
• Maintain extensive training records and supporting documentation for all training and submit reports for billing
• Obtain appropriate training certifications (i.e. CPR, 1st Aid, Safety Care, Basic Investigative Skills, Rule 50, etc.) and maintain as current.
• Work hours are primarily weekdays but are variable based on the training needs occasional early evenings and weekends may be required.
• Perform monthly QA assessments as assigned.
• Some travel required throughout the South Suburbs of Chicago

We offer:

• Pay Rate: $44,000- $48,000 annually
• Health benefits and optional visions, dental, critical illness, and accident insurance for full-time employees
• Company paid short and long term disability
• Company paid life insurance for all full-time employees
• Vacation, paid holiday, and paid sick leave
• 401k with company matching
• Cell Phone Stipend

CTF Illinois is dedicated to empowering adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to LIVE. WORK. ADVOCATE. Our success is measured in the number of lives we touch with the quality programs and services we provide. These person-centered programs are fueled by our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, and generous donors. CTF Illinois offers a wide range of community-based programs and services striving to meet the needs and choices of each person we serve. We support people and their families by providing personalized planning and various resources to assist them in creating their life-long journey.

CTF Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer