Staff Development and Training Specialist

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The Staff Development/Training Specialist is responsible for coordinating and facilitating activities related to employee recruitment and retention, interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, training and development, and the assessment and improvement of policies and systems related to staff recruitment, training, and retention in Children’s Services. The Staff Development and Training Specialist follows an applicant from initial interview through hiring and onboarding and welcomes new staff coming out of Agency Orientation with a Children’s service’s specific Orientation and initial classroom training. In collaboration with the Agency’s Recruitment, HR, and Training departments, the Staff Development/Training Specialist will work with program managers to assess hiring and training needs and will assist in tracking and submitting data related to hiring and training. The Staff Development/Training Specialist works closely with the Director of Children’s Clinical Services and reports directly to a Senior Education Director.

• Engage in recruitment activities, including attending job fairs and building relationships with local colleges, trade schools, and high schools.
• Coordinate and provide oversight to college students completing Observations, Practicums, Fieldwork or Student teaching at Amego school.
• Conduct screening as well as live onsite interviews for school Assistant Teachers.
• Make AT hiring decisions and inform HR; if not appropriate for Children’s services make recommendation(s) for placement in other Divisions of the Agency.
• Serve as point person for newly hired Children’s services’ staff, including assisting HR in the onboarding process, transitioning new staff from training to classroom placement, and monitoring adjustment and progress.
• Understands, appreciates, and demonstrates the mission of Amego by embodying and teaching it.
• Organize and conduct a Children’s services’ specific Orientation for new staff coming out of Agency Orientation.
• In collaboration with other stakeholders / peers within the agency, move Children’s services’ training toward a Behavioral Skills Training model.
• Coordinate and assist with transition to on-the-job training in the classrooms, including developing individualized training plans for staff based on identified needs.
• Develop and implement new staff milestone recognition program.
• Work in collaboration with program managers to assess ongoing training needs for program staff.
• Coordinate and conduct Monthly Inservice training, including DESE required trainings.
• In collaboration with Training and HR departments, monitor training compliance and track training outcomes.

Salaray Range; $65,000-$80,000

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1. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA), or Severe licensed Teacher highly preferred

2. At least 5+ years experience in Autism special education / applied behavior analysis (ABA)

3. At least, 3+ years experience training and/or supervision in special education/ABA

4. Effective communicator, outgoing and comfortable networking and meeting new people

5. Demonstrated commitment to valuing, nurturing and celebrating diversity within the organization for staff and clients and belief that cultural competence drives quality.

6. Mentor who nurtures and encourages the growth and development of all staff.

7. Maintain the following certifications/licenses: CPR/First Aid; Safety-Care/Safety-care Trainer certification; MAP; Drivers License.

8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word).

9. Strong time management skills and ability to meet timelines.

10. Good communication skills, both written and oral