JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Trainer is supervised by the Director of Training and serves an important role in promoting the professional development of employees at Methodist Children's Home. This department works collaboratively within the Organizational Effectiveness department to develop a professional learning community and Culture of Learning at MCH. This position 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 Staff Trainer 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.
• Maintain a working knowledge and compliance with applicable professional licensing, state licensing and accreditation standards. 
• Serve as an effective team member who provides quality training and Five-Star Service to agency employees and community partners. 
• Direct structured learning experiences and display the ability to evaluate objectively for quality and effectiveness.
• Work with team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas, accepting ideas by others, operating with respect to others, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team and leaders once decisions are made. 
• Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports and documentation records.
• Assist in the development training materials. 
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of special events associated with the training department. 
• Display confidence and agility in teaching and training course content to a variety of professional staff. 
• Participate in evaluation and continuous quality improvement process for assigned area. 
• Work collaboratively in a proactive and positive manner with other departments. 
• Represent the department at both agency functions and community events.
• Ensure all facilities and equipment are clean, organized and maintained at all times.
• All other duties as assigned by Organizational Effectiveness leadership. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a professional position that may require more hours than the normal 40-hour workweek. Presence during the normal business hours of the agency is required to provide training, support and availability for consultation and administrative functions. An automobile for in town and out of town travel is required, and 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. Additionally, this position requires the frequent ability to stand for extended periods of time. Physical participation when teaching trainings is a requirement of this role. 

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE

The Staff Trainer should possess a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, child development or related field; a master's degree is preferred. The Staff Trainer must possess or be able to earn the following: Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) facilitator, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification; knowledge and a commitment to Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI); and experience in residential child care, foster care or other child, youth or family services. The Staff Trainer must earn and maintain TBRI Practitioner status to teach TBRI through Texas Christian University's Institute of Child Development. 

Two years of prior professional experience in social services, education or related field is recommended, along with experience conducting in-person, online and hybrid training environments. Designing training curricula and coordination of training events in an organizational setting is a plus.

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

This staff member must possess effective public speaking and writing skills, and should have knowledge and an understanding of state licensing and accreditation standards for child care agencies. 

The Staff Trainer 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 Staff Trainer 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.