Allied Health Care Training Instructor - Suny Schenectady County Community College

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference.

SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Job Description:
SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a part-time Allied Health Care Training Instructor. Reporting to the Project Director, the Allied Health Care Training Instructor will deliver the clinical and vocational component of a curriculum designed to assist students build knowledge and clinical skills aimed at passing the licensing exam for Certified Nurse' Aide (C.N.A.), as well as become certified as a Home Health Aide (H.H.A.) and a Personal Care Assistant (P.C.A.). Teach classes and provide supervision of trainees during clinical training. Assist students in registering for the New York State C.N.A. licensing exam, and administer certifications for the H.H.A. on the New York State registry. The instructor must possess the ability to work with students from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. The instructor should have insight into students' current circumstances and goals. The Allied Health Care Training Instructor supervises trainees during clinical training.

Responsibilities:

Deliver the curriculum based on health related vocational content materials to meet the needs of adult learners and assist them to successfully obtain certifications as Certified Nurse's Aide, Home Health Aide, and Personal Care Assistant. Deliver the curriculum based on skill sets as mandated by the New York State Education Department and to build knowledge and develop clinical skills aimed at assisting students to obtain the C.N.A. license, as well as the H.H.A. and P.C.A. certification.

Deliver additional training in the areas of Palliative Care, Traumatic Brain Injury and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion leading to the issuance of certifications and deliver them in conjunction with C.N.A. and H.H.A. courses In conjunction with the on-site Program Coordinator, develop schedules for clinical rotations at various facilities as well as schedules for clinical support staff. Supervise students during clinical training rotations; supervise and train the clinical support staff on an as needed basis. Evaluate and revise the curriculum to meet state and federal requirement and address the needs of the students.

Evaluate students' clinical progress regularly including using standardized assessment tools. Maintain accurate records on all students, including but not limited to items mandated by the NYS Department of Education such as attendance records, schedules and course requirements regarding hours of instruction and content. Evaluate and document students' progress through testing, observation, and assessment of skills attained.

Communicate effectively with students, fellow team members, including staff at clinical training facilities, SCCC staff, and prospective employers. Prepare and deliver lectures on healthcare related topics for the program in Community Health Worker on an as needed basis. Provide a stimulating environment that encourages student participation, interpersonal skills development, and concepts of good patient care. Instructor is required to adhere to the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Health with regards to immunizations and seasonal vaccinations.

Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

New York State Professional Registered Nurse License Associate Degree in Nursing Certification to teach Nurse's Aide or Practical Nursing; OR Two years' experience teaching nurse' aide in a residential health care facility; OR Completion of the NYS approved "Train the Trainer" program Minimum two years of nursing experience caring for the elderly and/or chronically ill in an institutional setting or in private care Minimum one year of provision of home health care services Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations Excellent organizational skills Skilled in teaching adult learners Willingness to work on a flexible schedule to meet educational requirements Possess strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team Knowledge of HIPAA regulations Ability to perform physical work with patients and students in a clinical setting as well as in private homes Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time while providing training in class, labs and clinical settings Occasionally moves medical equipment weighing up to 20 Lb. Ability to work evenings and weekends if required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing

Additional Information:
Special Information:

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Application Instructions:
Application Instructions: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application References Diversity Statement: A separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development.

NONDISCRIMINATION
SUNY Schenectady County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identify, disability, or age in admissions, employment, programs and activities. As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference, SCCC encourages candidates who can contribute to this goal to apply.

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.