JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Training is responsible for the operation and supervision of the Training department which seeks to develop and implement a professional learning community for Methodist Children's Home.  This department provides competency-based training for all employees and includes a variety of training techniques for adult learners, including classroom instruction, online training and partnerships with other training agencies. This comprehensive program promotes and enhances the professional development of employees and meets licensing and accreditation requirements. The Director of Training reports to the Senior Director for Organizational Effectiveness.  The Director of Training must maintain a healthy value system, including moral and ethical behavior consistent with the agency's mission and core values. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a positive working relationship with MCH staff and clients.
• Demonstrate effective leadership with the training staff and other agency employees to help the Training department achieve its annual goals.
• Supervise Staff Trainers in a manner that is consistent with MCH's mission and core values and promotes their professional growth and development. The Director is responsible for consistently communicating job expectations and support for Staff Trainers and conducting effective job performance evaluations.
• Maintain a training calendar that offers orientation for new employees, enables child care staff to meet annual licensing requirements, and provides professional growth opportunities for all employees.
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training.
• Lead training sessions and assign training responsibilities to other staff.
• Must earn and maintain certification in SAMA, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and other specializations as needed.
• Ensure Staff Trainers meet all qualifications that enable them to effectively provide quality training that meets the needs of employees and enables MCH to increase the variety of training classes offered during the year.
• Work with Staff Trainers to maintain and submit accurate and timely reports and records.
• Assist in the development of department manuals and other training materials.
• Assist in the preparation of external training record compliance audits.
• Ensure internal training record audits are completed to identify training record compliance needs.
• Oversee learning management system and ensure that it tracks employee training records accurately and as designed.
• Provide leadership in the use of technology to improve efficiency of training staff and expand online training opportunities.
• Ensure the department demonstrates effective stewardship of the annual training budget.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a professional position and may require more hours than the normal forty-hour workweek, including occasional evenings or weekends. Regular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional travel will be required.  An automobile for in town and out of town travel is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided for use of personal automobile for approved business purposes. A technology stipend is provided to support the communication requirements of this position.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE

The Director of Training should possess a Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in social work, psychology, counseling, education, child development, business or related field. The Director must possess the following: SAMA, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification; and knowledge and a commitment to Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). Experience in residential child care or other child, youth or family services is preferred. The Director of Training must earn and maintain TBRI Practitioner's status through Texas Christian University's Institute of Child Development.

TRAINING

Training hours must be completed to comply with licensing and accreditation standards and MCH policy.  The employee's supervisor may require additional training to meet specific job requirements or enhance professional growth.  Completion of training requirements is mandatory for continued employment.

OTHER

The Director of Training must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and stay current in the use of multimedia, including video streaming. This staff member must possess effective public speaking and writing skills, as well as knowledge and understanding of state licensing and national accreditation standards for child care agencies. 

The Director of Training must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid Texas Driver's License, an excellent driving record that meets the standards set forth by the liability insurance company and Methodist Children's Home, no criminal history and acceptable references. 

CLOSING STATEMENT

I have reviewed the job description for the position of Director of Training and understand I must be able to perform the duties outlined above.  The physical demands/requirements of the position are provided in another document and discussed at hire.  I understand that due to the complexities of the position all duties and responsibilities may not be outlined in this job description and the duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change.