Training Coordinator

Our Mission

To provide quality support services to people with disabilities at home and in the community. We believe quality support should be delivered with dignity and respect, honoring each person’s unique needs, goals, and abilities. Our team members play an important role in helping individuals live meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community.

“Why Work at Hiawatha Homes?”

At Hiawatha Homes, our work matters. Every day, our team members support individuals with disabilities and specialized needs in ways that promote safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life. If you are looking for a career where your work isn't transactional, but instead you can build meaningful relationships, make a direct impact, and be part of a mission-driven organization, Hiawatha Homes may be the right place for you. We value compassion, accountability, teamwork, and professionalism, and we are committed to creating a supportive work environment where employees feel respected and appreciated.

Essential Job Functions

1. Training Coordination

• Consults with Managers and Coordinators to assess and develop training needs and requirements
• Manages upper level training coordination, such as annual calendars, adding regularly scheduled trainings to Therap, group training reminders, and publishing and distributing attendance sheets
• Collaborates with and coordinates the Lead Trainers of the regularly offered classes; acts as resource to Lead Trainers to ensure agency consistency and compliance, as necessary
• Acts as primary administrator for Training Management System, creating and managing the technical aspect of courses
• Designs, develops and implements training materials and forms for content outside of monthly classes
• Participates as a training instructor for various trainings, as assigned by supervisor
• Reports and advises on training compliance for all Hiawatha Homes employees
• Assists Coordinator Program Mentors with 245D compliance and internal quality assurance efforts
• Works with outside agencies to provide additional trainings to employees, when applicable
• Participates in Staff Development Committee and other training committees offered within Hiawatha Homes
• Tracks professional development balances and processes registrations for individual professional development requests
• Monitors driver statuses and ensures eligibility & training compliance
• Meet with new HH leadership team members to discuss professional development needs.
• Coordinates HH leadership team member training with the new leadership team member and manager

 2. Community Outreach

• Serves as the training representative to Provider's Network Training Committee (PNI)
• Participates in community networking groups

3. Compliance

• Assures agency compliance with 245D requirements and other quality assurance standards.
• Provides education, training and mentoring of coordinators and other agency personnel regarding 245D standards
• Remains current on any 245D changes and notifies agency accordingly
• Collaborates with management team to develop/update and implement 245D changes throughout agency materials (i.e. central files, policies, training materials, etc.)
• Ensures annual 245D compliance trainings are current (CPR, BST, Back Safety, etc.)
• Keeps agency up to date with most recent State and Federal employment posters

4. Retention

• Serves as a Chair Member on the Culture Committee while working collaboratively with Human Resources and the Program Department to implement strategies that enhance the agency’s overall culture, based on mission and core values    

5. Complete other work duties as assigned

• Other duties as assigned by Program Director, CEO or Human Resource Director

Minimum Job Requirements

• Possess an Associate’s Degree and (3) years of related field experience or Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of work experience in the field
• Has the ability to communicate with others in person, in writing, or on the telephone, including the capability to communicate with all levels of personnel and the general public
• Exhibit strong organizational skills
• Show substantial knowledge of disability services and MN State requirements
• Demonstrate strong presentation and speaking skills
• Possess a working knowledge of federal and state laws regarding recruitment, staffing, Affirmative Action, and Human Resource policies
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work; which ensures timely completion and follow through
• Exhibits proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Successfully pass a State of Minnesota background check Possesses a valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Is able to provide proof of employment eligibility and proof of being free from tuberculosis upon hire

Hiawatha Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Applicants who need reasonable accommodations during the hiring process may contact Human Resources.