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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Training and Development Spec1 in Denton, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionTraining and Development Spec1 Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Training Specialist I ensures employees are effectively trained in the core and specialty competencies required for their position. This includes all aspects of instructing and facilitating employees at all levels of the organization in New Employee Orientation, specialized or targeted training, local training, retraining, and employee development. Knowledge of training procedures and techniques, of adult learning/education principles, practices, and interpersonal relations, as well as skill in instructing others are required. Serves as a liaison between the training department and other unit/departments. Assists in developing and/or revising competency-based curriculum in Core and Specialty Classes as well as a variety of other topics, as needed. Works as a team member to conduct Needs Assessments and Program Assessments, as needed. Demonstrates professional manner and communication skills suitable for public speaking as well as excellent interpersonal skills. May require a driverand#146;s license. Works under close supervision of the Competency, Training and Development (CTD) director, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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.Conducts facility and agency core and specialty competency-based training including orientation, refresher, and local training requirements using approved training curriculum and procedures, audiovisual equipment, and practice models as appropriate in order to train skills and develop employees. Evaluates employee competencies and skills as outlined in policy and/or course requirements.Documents cla https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=607215 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.