Training and Retention Specialist

What does a Training and Retention Specialist do?

Our Training and Retention Specialist provides classroom training for new employees and continues working on retention support systems, including coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction to ensure the success and retention of our newly hired Direct Support Professionals.

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities is required.
• One year of experience training people is preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License with 2 years of experience is required.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Travel between Fulton, Schoharie, and Albany Counties is required.

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training
• A complete, very low cost benefits package

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

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The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws ("each a "Protected Characteristic"). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.