Director of Staff Education

Director of Staff Education

Schedule: Full-Time, salaried exempt

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Location: ACHIEVE (Supports Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Madison, and Cortland County)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, and generous PTO for eligible employees.

The Director of Staff Education is responsible for administrative oversight of ACHIEVE’s staff education and development program including coordination and implementation of agency-wide training and staff development activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with all NYS OPWDD and Waiver regulations.
• Develop and implement agency-wide training programs, curricula, policies, and procedures based on regulatory and agency needs.
• Coordinate agency-wide training and staff development, including scheduling, communications, instructor coordination, training records, and external training resources.
• Maintain required certifications and conduct training in CPR, First Aid, SCIP, Defensive Driving, Abuse Rights and Reporting, Fire and Safety, New Employee Orientation, and other required areas.
• Supervise and support staff trainers and instructors, including recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, performance, professional development, and succession planning.
• Manage instructor credentialing, certification and recertification requirements, and related documentation.
• Obtain additional certifications as requested by supervisor.
• Oversee the Relias Training Program, including course assignments, completion tracking, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain and update training materials and ensure they are organized and accessible.
• Evaluate training programs and collaborate with instructors and programs to identify improvements.
• Assess ongoing agency training needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Represent the agency on statewide initiatives and stay current on training best practices and emerging methods.
• Develop a network of subject matter experts to support content development and peer learning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned