• Program And Staff Development Specialist

    KidsPeace Childrens Hospital (Schnecksville, PA)


    Job Summary

    The OD&T Program and Staff Development Specialist is responsible for the orientation, training, and development of KidsPeace associates in all programs and departments. The Program and Development Specialist serves as a partner with program / department leadership in the mentoring and development of new and veteran staff as well as participates in the implementation and auditing of program design within KidsPeace Programs.

    Job Duties

    + Design, develop and deliver ongoing and new relevant training programs for the organization. Provide in-class instruction as needed or required to meet department goals, including instructing all levels of current approved KidsPeace restraint methodologies and practices, as well as Ukeru Systems

    + Work closely with leadership to orient new associates in the program setting, supervising the GAP competency development process and Cohort learning structure. Contribute to ongoing learning and development for all staff in program and department settings as needed and requested

    + Work closely with leadership to determine training and development needs for programs / departments and to implement tools to meet those needs. Ensure that associates meet all required / mandated trainings and or training hours and keep up all certifications. Comply with specific requests for training / competency development as put forth by the organization or department

    + Serve as a Teen Central (TC) Counselor on a rotating schedule, responding to stories in a timely manner and communicating to TC admin

    + Partner with program leadership on the design, implementation, and ongoing quality assessment of KidsPeace programs. Participate in the program integrity process and work with program leadership to ensure that current programming meets KidsPeace and all external regulations and expectations

    + Assist in assuring compliance with all regulatory, accrediting, licensing, legal and other operational authorizing bodies in the area of training and competency development. Participate in licensing reviews and accreditation processes as needed

    + Help to assess quality assurance measures for KidsPeace training and development and assist in the development of ongoing measures and instruments to evaluate competency development effectiveness for the corporation

    Qualifications

    + High School diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred

    + Proven expertise in public speaking, training, and training development required

    + Supervisory and training experience preferred

    + Prior experience on KidsPeace committee or task force required

    + Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred

    + Computer skills with experience in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

    + Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as needed

    + Must be at least 21 years of age

    + Valid driver's license required