CTD Director

CTD Director

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

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

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The Training and Development Specialist V, Competency, Training & Development (CTD) Director, performs advanced (senior-level) training work. The CTD Director is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the CTD Department and all activities to ensure staff are appropriately oriented, trained, and competent in their required skills for each staffed position at the facility.

Responsibilities include planning, program design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all facility training programs; analyzing training needs; preparing materials; and coordinating training sessions. The CTD Director ensures there are sufficient class offerings to assure expected facility training compliance as well as continuing education opportunities. The CTD Director supervises staff in the CTD Department.

Completion of work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information of a complex nature with decisions that are varied but based on broad principles and guidelines. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions:

Attends 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. May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Campus-wide responsibility for the CTD Department.

Completion of work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information of a complex nature with decisions that are varied but based on broad principles and guidelines.

Ensures the facility can meet training compliance by ensuring required classes are sufficiently offered and scheduled for the necessary number of hours, conducted, and cover the required curriculum requirements. Ensures the development of training programs for facility policies and procedures to ensure staff comprehend, are trained to competence according to job duties and function and can implement on the job. Provides consultative services and technical assistance that promotes the use of training services, methods, and techniques.

Creates and schedules new curriculum, and training manuals, to keep employees current with all required training necessary to perform their duties.

Maintains all CTD training rooms, equipment, and materials. Maintains survey-readiness status for the CTD Department and responds to audit reports.

Participates in meetings and conference calls, as assigned. Prepares and forwards training reports, as required, to ensure compliance with internal and external agency and regulatory standards.

Coordinates education programs for staff by acting as liaison with State Office, other educational institutions, and local colleges, etc., including planning and scheduling of courses.

Manages the CTD Department in a manner consistent with agency standards, rules, and in accordance with Facility Support Services (FSS)-CTD Operating Instructions. Ensures competency of CTD Department staff and Adjunct Training Staff.

Provides supervision and delegation of work assignments for staff. Ensures all position descriptions are accurate, staff are evaluated on time, and staff are current with all required training. Holds regular staff meetings, as needed, to ensure information is communicated in a timely manner.

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports within timeframes required by the facility or Facility Support Services (FSS)-CTD.

Serves as an instructor, when required and appropriate, to support the facility's need.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of policies and procedures relevant to the facility, HHSC, the State of Texas, and the CTD Department

Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques

Knowledge of training procedures and methods

Knowledge of group processes, dynamics, and interpersonal relations

Skills in designing, writing, editing, and producing educational, informational, and technical materials (including reports) for various purposes to diverse audience(s)

Skills in analyzing data for the production of training materials and required departmental reports

Skills in dealing with facility staff in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to lead, instruct, and motivate others in a professional manner

Ability to analyze training needs

Ability to evaluate training effectiveness

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Ability of organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks efficiently, effectively, and concurrently

Ability to use computer systems, Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet) or other training software

Ability to use charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and other technological tools

Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing in a professional manner

Ability to work with minimal supervision and make varied decisions within broad guidelines/parameters

Ability to be certified as an instructor in Safe Use of Restraints (SUR), Ukeru, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Valid Texas driver's license. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, education, communication, journalism, technical writing, or a related field is generally preferred.

Four (4) years of work experience in training or teaching

Experience with Microsoft Office products

Experience in at least one of the following: Developing policies/reports/memos/etc. and/or curriculum/training materials

Supervisory experience Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities.

Males between the ages of 18 - 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Req ID 607526 MOS Code:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: PS, 120X, 15, 8802, 3S2X1, 8B200, 8T000, 81C0, 81T0.

All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For additional information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx

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