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Director of Education and Training Job at Corpus Christi, TX US Full Time

Posting Type:

Open to All Applicants

Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical FLSA Exempt/

Non-Exempt: Exempt

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Day Programs Administration

Job Title: Director of Education and Training Posting Number: 453909

Full Time/Part Time : Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Location: 902 AIRPORT RD City: CORPUS CHRISTI

Contact: AccessHR Service Center Telephone: 888-894-4747

Salary Range: $4,023.16 – $6,579.41 Salary Group: B21

Shift: Days (First) Travel: 5%

Closing Date:

Job Description:

Training Specialist V – The Director of Education and Training performs administrative and supervisory work, coordinating all vocational programs and active treatment services for the individuals residing at the Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Develops new ideas and techniques for programs and services using creativity and innovation to ensure opportunities exist for individuals to maximize their independence and abilities. Organizes, plans, and coordinates functions involved in the operation and administration of all active treatment, vocational, Chaplaincy, and community inclusion programs to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. Maximizes utilization of all personnel, facilities, and equipment. Serves as Section Lead to facilitate the integration of Habilitation, Education, Training and Skill Acquisition with all other facility sections towards compliance with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. Analyzes and evaluates program operations and procedures, presenting recommendation for modification and improvements to facility administrators. Participates in the review of proposals for new program operations to determine purposes and objectives. Develops and implements policies and procedures throughout assigned areas. Leads all day, vocational and community inclusion program staff in maintaining ICF/IID certification. Carries out special administrative assignments. Participates in conferences and serves on committees. Stays well informed on relevant development and training programs. Preforms managerial duties such as hiring, training and developing assigned staff. Serves in role of Administrator on Duty or Executive Duty Officer on a rotating basis. Works under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Programs (ADoP) with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Ensures that active treatment, vocational, Chaplaincy, and community inclusion programs provided in the facility service system are of high quality including compliance with ICF-IID Standards and other external benchmarks. Oversees the development and implementation of a performance improvement system which responds to deficiencies and addresses service concerns in a timely fashion.
  • Serves as Section Leader to facilitate the integration of Habilitation, Education, Training and Skill Acquisition with all sections towards compliance with the Settlement Agreement.
  • Maintains a workforce that is appropriately configured, trained, and supported to provide high quality services and one that works in harmonious relationships with other departments at the facility. Ensures that new employees receive an effective orientation. Monitors work performance of department staff.
  • Provide leadership and directions to ensure department’s compliance with Incident Management system.
  • Manages and evaluates budgeted funds and resources in order to maximize the use of allocated resources.
  • Participates in special project teams and committees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the facility’s provision of person directed planning.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of leadership and management tools.

Knowledge of education/training and active treatment methods, tools, techniques, and processes.

Knowledge of the DOJ settlement Agreement, or ability to gain that knowledge.

Knowledge and experience in facility policies and record-keeping procedures.

Knowledge of ICF/IID standards, state laws and facility policy, or ability to gain that knowledge.

Ability to prepare and administer a budget.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to work independently and to work cooperatively in a teamwork situation.

Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers.

Ability to follow directions and work in concert with administrative supervisory staff.

Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and use good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.

Ability to appropriately delegate, supervise, and motivate.

Time management skills.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibility as the need arises.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

None

Initial Selection Criteria:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, education, rehabilitation counseling, or a related human services field and two years of job experience in a community inclusion or vocational/active treatment-services related field, at least some of which includes leading, directing and/or managing the work of others;

Six (6) years work experience in a community inclusion or vocational/active treatment-services related field, at least some of which includes leading, directing and/or supervising the work of others.

Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Experience in a setting providing services to 100 or more clients is preferred.

Additional Information:

The salary offered will follow HHS starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range.

All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities. Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

MOS Code:

There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

I-9 Form – Click here to download the I-9 form.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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