Monday, May 6, 2013

( Enrollment Supervisor ) ( Secondary Social Studies Teacher ) ( Faculty (Part Time & Adjunct) ) ( Program Director ) ( Nursing Instructor ) ( Assistant DCTS Director/District Liaison ) ( Administrative Assistant ) ( Regional Special Education Coordinator ) ( Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapist ) ( Research Services Librarian ) ( Web Application Developer ) ( Director of Admissions ) ( Instructional Designer - Graphic Design - Storyboards ) ( Executive Director / Administrator - FT - PeopleFirst Homecare - Denver, CO ) ( Technical Support - Network Analyst ) ( Medical Lab Technician Instructors ) ( Admissions Representative ) ( Assistant Controller ) ( Technical Services (Cataloging) Librarian ) ( Instructional Design Specialist )


Enrollment Supervisor

Details: Supervise Enrollment Specialists. This includes: observing staff in the field (travel within NYC Boroughs, Nassau and Westchester county) to ensure that enrollments are done in accordance with Company protocols and State regulations; distributing referrals to designated staff by Borough; ensuring that contacts and visits are made within established time frames, and that documentation is on time and accurately completed for visits made; ensuring confirmation of Medicaid eligibility; authorizing time off, staff scheduling, annual performance evaluations, and handling disciplinary actions. Direct the referral process. This includes: explaining program features and benefits to callers;  responding to questions from enrollees/significant others; resolving daily routine problems including complicated cases and assisting with pre-enrollment complaint investigation/follow-up. Coordinate a synchronized workflow while maintaining the integrity of confidential information about prospective enrollees; as well as, proprietary business information in collaboration with staff in Marketing, Enrollment,Intake RN, Intake, Welcome Care Team, and Referral Sources.  This includes: communicating with Enrollment and Intake Nurses to safeguard on-time submission of cases; reporting enrollment metrics at the weekly team meeting. Provide administrative support by conducting monthly audits of Enrollment, Customer Survey and Field Observations. Tracking timely submission of Intake Applications by field staff. Identify obstacles and opportunities for enrollment. This includes: obtaining feedback from field staff, referral sources and prospective enrollees; monitoring referral trends to determine reasons for enrollment, selecting other care options and/or for withdrawals; instructing SHP staff so they understand the model, can support enrollment growth and are able to answer routine questions about the program. Contribute to continuous performance improvements with the Intake Team. This includes: monitoring staff effectiveness based on productivity, conversion of referral to enrollment, documentation, accuracy of data entry and overall timeliness of the intake and assessment process; reporting areas requiring improvement on a monthly basis; facilitating problem-solving for continuous performance improvement; contributing to the team's efforts to treat every enrollee with respect, courtesy and fairness in a way that fosters superior customer service. Handle other duties as assigned with the occasional need to work weekends, additional hours before or after shift schedule and/or from other HF site locations.Engage in mastering the Division's impact on HF/SHP and its Members. Follow protocols and use common sense to escalate situations to management and clinical staff appropriately. Maintain a calm and even disposition even during the handling of crisis situations.Attention to managing many details and remaining focused in an environment with distractions.

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Details: The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is seeking NYS certified applicants for the following part-time appointmentfor the 2013-2014 school year:.67 FTE Secondary Social Studies 7-12Deadline: May 24, 2013

Faculty (Part Time & Adjunct)

Details: Job Summary The New England Institute of Art is looking for a part time faculty member to instruct students in Visual Merchandising. Instructors should have practical experience within the industry.The part time instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. This position is part time/adjunct only. Incumbent must assure that the EDMC philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Key Job Elements Provides competency-based education which aligns with the EDMC model of curricula as well as supports the EDMC style of system delivery. Designs and delivers class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and (in the case of online instructors ONLY) delivers the instruction as approved. Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation. Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process. Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies. Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings. Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities. Reports To: Dean of Academic Affairs and Program Coordinator Directly Supervises: None Interacts With: Academic affairs department, other school/campus functional areas, curriculum task force and other committees, other faculty, and students Job Requirements Knowledge: Bachelor's degree in a field related to the classes to be taught with a Master's degree preferred. Zero to two years experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution. Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred. Adobe photoshop and Adobe illustrator skills as it applies to the fashion industry. Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations. Outstanding conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills ) Abilities: Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines. Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents. Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual

Program Director

Details: Program DirectorCompany Information: Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with developmental disabilities.  Founded in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1975, Dungarvin has grown to serve approximately 1,906 people in 14 states. Dungarvin provides a variety of individually tailored services and supports under the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver.  We also provide day services, supported employment, case management, supported foster care, children's services, respite care, and supports for traumatic brain injury services in several states.  Dungarvin provides quality services that are flexible and responsive to individual needs and choices, while maintaining the fiscal integrity that ensures the long-term stability and security every person expects and deserves. Job Description: The Program Director is a key position responsible for the coordination and management of programs and personnel providing community-based supports in Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer counties to people with developmental disabilities.  Areas of responsibility include the hiring of staff, ensuring both the orientation and ongoing training of staff, and ensuring all aspects of the program are developed, implemented, coordinated, and monitored to the highest degree possible.  Under the supervision of the Area Director, the Program Director focuses on achieving valued outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, management of employees, and working collaboratively with people inside and outside of the organization to provide various types of services.  The Program Director should provide effective leadership to Dungarvin employees and should also model appropriate behavior for other team members by proactively identifying issues and constructively working to solve problems

Nursing Instructor

Details: Nursing Instructor Location, Provo, UTSalary based on experienceBenefitsRelocation offeredOur University has one opening for a qualified nurse instructor for our nursing program.  You will be responsible to demonstrate and teach patient care in a classroom setting  to nursing students and instruct students in principles and application of physical, biological, and psychological subjects related to nursing: Emphasis will be med-surg. Additional responsibilities include:  Prepare and administers examinations, evaluates student progress, and maintains records of student classroom and clinical experience. Participate in planning curriculum, teaching schedule, and course outline. Cooperates with peers, medical, and nursing personnel in evaluating and improving teaching and nursing practices. May specialize in specific subject, such as anatomy, chemistry, psychology, or nutrition, or in a type of nursing activity, such as nursing of medical or surgical patients.

Assistant DCTS Director/District Liaison

Details: A career with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) and Delaware County Technical Schools is professionally and personally rewarding because you are answering a call to service by helping children learn, grow and work towards their career and life goals through education.  We invite you to become a part of a long-standing tradition of child-focused service that is our hallmark.DCIU is a regional education services agency.  For more than 35 years, we have been providing leadership for the development of innovative and cost-effective programs and services to meet the needs of our county’s school communities.  Delaware County Technical Schools have two locations, Aston and Folcroft Campus. Students from the fifteen (15) area school districts have the opportunity to enhance their educational program with career and technical experiences that are directly connected to the real world. Business and Industry members review and update the career and technical education (CTE) programs offered by DCTS on a yearly basis.The Delaware County Technical Schools are currently recruiting for an:Assistant DCTS Director/District LiaisonThe job of Assistant DCTS Director/District Liaison was established for the purpose/s of providing leadership to assigned personnel in the implementation of the Career and Technical Education curriculum, identification of competencies, production of instructional materials, and use of appropriate assessment techniques (CU) maintaining the Career and Technical Education program.

Administrative Assistant

Details: Administrative Assistant National College's Cincinnati Campus is seeking an administrative assistant/office manager to assist in the daily operations.  Must be efficient, organized, able to multi-task and proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 and education-related databases. Must manage deadlines, interact with students, faculty and other staff and support the initiatives of the college and campus director. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the following duties: • Coordination of all administrative issues for the Campus Director • Assistance with Student Services as needed • Preparation of meeting minutes. • Ordering and maintenance of supplies. • Preparation and tracking of purchase orders and check requests for Campus Director’s approval • Assisting Campus Director in bi-weekly payroll preparation. • Maintenance of personnel files. • Greeting guests and answering telephones • Mail distribution • Performance of other administrative duties as assigned • Receiving and distributing leads, compiling reports related to leads • Conducting placement evaluations as needed A minimum of an Associate’s degree is preferred. However, each person will be evaluated on an individual basis. Credentials and experience commensurate with duties and responsibilities listed above may also be accepted. Be a part of the National College team! National College is an equal opportunity employer

Regional Special Education Coordinator

Details: University of IdahoRegional Special Education CoordinatorDeanOpen for Recruitment: April 17, 2013 - May 15, 2013Announcement #: 15071089679Salary Range: $60,000 - $63,000/yrFull or Part Time: Full TimeLocation: MoscowThis position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.Materials Required:Online Application (Apply Here)ResumeLetter of QualificationJob ReferencesGeneral: A Regional Coordinator in the State Department of Education is an experienced master practitioner, who, under administrative direction, performs professional work of considerable difficulty and exercises independent judgment, initiative and leadership. In meeting the legal responsibilities and goals of the Agency, the Regional Coordinator is in a position to exercise considerable influence on special education practices mandated by state and federal laws and regulations. Special Education Regional Coordinators work with State Department of Education (SDE) staff as collegiate team members to: represent the SDE and the University of Idaho on a variety of commissions, task forces, committees and study groups; research, interpret and disseminate relevant information regarding compliance standards, policy formulation, and legal issues; and prepare necessary reports and documents.Specific: Special Education Regional Coordinators plan, organize and provide technical assistance and direct training for school districts and agencies on a variety of educational and administrative issues; coordinate program improvement activities with districts/agencies; participate in compliance monitoring of special education programs in Idaho school districts and other agencies; maintain and update resource materials and information and keep Idaho school districts informed regarding current special education information and other issues. The primary focus for the responsibilities associated with this position will be in Region 2 of Northern Idaho.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Master's degree in education or special education from an accredited college or university.Experience: Applicant must have three years’ experience in the field of special education as a teacher or related service provider, experience with program effectiveness and evaluation, compliance monitoring, in-service activities and technical assistance is required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the theory and practice of public education including understanding of systematic planning; ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of constituent groups; ability to assume a leadership role in working with school districts, advisory, and community groups regarding special education. Applicants must possess general knowledge of the characteristics, diagnosis, and methods of special education of students with disabilities birth through 21; familiarity with and ability to effectively be a liaison with agencies, organizations, and services which relate to students with disabilities; and specific skills providing training and designing technical assistance.Must: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.*ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Consideration will be given for advanced degrees beyond Master’s.Experience: Additional consideration will be given for five or more years of experience in the field of special education and for experience as a consulting teacher, supervisor, or director of special education, school administrator or similar positions.To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Copyright ©2013 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-11dfbf4b355b516baefd776543fcfb65

Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapist

Details: Great Opportunities for Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapistswork in a multidisciplinary clinic with a whole new outlook on speech therapy and occupational therapy!Job Description: CHOICES AND FLEXIBILITY!  Whether you would like to see clients home based, school based, or in our new state of the art clinic, or a little of both, we’re here for you!  It’s a great time to be in the business of helping children, and we'd like to offer you for a fun, rewarding and well compensated position in our company.  School Placements: TherapyTime, is now hiring Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists,  for Full Time and Part Time school positions across the valley for the  2013-2014 school year.   are a small, friendly company, therapist owned, with over 30 years experience. Therapy Time was established in 2002 with the pursuit of bringing excellence in therapy to the state of Arizona.. Because of our small size, you will have the pleasure of feeling like you are working with a small private practice with unlimited mentoring, support, and materials. All school contracts include 16 weeks off for summer break and holidays. With Therapy Time, you can take your summers off or add on private, in-home therapy in your neighborhood. Spread your pay out over 12 months, if you prefer!   Check us out at   www.therapytime.net.  Pediatric Clinic: Are you looking to work with a highly specialized team of well-respected professionals? The Clubhouse, our state-of-the-art center, complete with a gym, the Clubhouse CafĂ© kitchen, and other special spaces, is now open. Work with a well-respected, multi-disciplinary staff and be a part of the completely new and totally fun EDGE groups! One walk through our Center makes it easy to see why we are “Professional Therapy Cleverly Disguised as Play". The Clubhouse is looking for therapists experienced in diagnostics and treatment of autism and other pediatric disorders. The Clubhouse offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive, family-friendly clinic with a unique and comprehensive service delivery model. The new center is based in North Scottsdale! Check out our website at www.theclubhousecenters.com. Home Base Therapy:   Maximum flexibility to set your own schedule.  Are you a road warrior or would you rather travel to homes only in your neighborhood?  We can afford you a high hourly rate for full or part time home based therapy.  Be your own boss, and enjoy establishing your own caseload.  You can also combine this with clinic or school based!

Research Services Librarian

Details: LAC Group seeks a temporary Research Services Librarian for our client, a prestigious international law firm, New York City (Manhattan) office.   The Research Librarian is responsible for providing both on-site and remote research solutions to attorneys and staff on a time critical basis. The librarian works with colleagues throughout the firm, using traditional and online resources to respond to these requests.Responsibilities: Conducts in-depth legal and business research individually and in a team environment for attorneys, paralegals and staff throughout all offices of the Firm; Interprets inquiries and recommends appropriate tools for given project, based on client needs, the nature of the research and coverage of the resource; Master skill level with legal research systems and uses cost-effective methods to conduct complex legal research in a timely manner; Develops expertise by specializing in one or two areas of practice specific legal research; Creates and delivers professional-quality research education sessions for lawyers and staff on a regular basis; Records and reports research projects and time using DTE and RefTracker in a manner that meets deadlines, provides meaningful ROI information and assists the Firm in cost recovery; Assists in orientation of new attorneys to library services, procedures and policies; Collaborates with Research Services Librarians, Specialists and/or Research Services Manager on special projects; Miscellaneous duties and projects as required.

Web Application Developer

Details: Five-Star Technology Solutions (www.five-startech.com), a growing technology services and software company, has an excellent opportunity for a proven Web Application Developer to provide integration, design, and application development services.  This position requires an individual primarily versed and experienced with web technologies and programming. In addition, the individual must possess good communication skills, as well as good planning and foresight to help design and implement unique and customized application solutions.Responsibilities:-   Work closely on a team of developers to produce, implement, and improve application development-   Exceed client's expectations on quality and thoroughness on each project-   Deliver high-quality solutions to our clients to ensure their investment in technology is consistent with their business objectives

Director of Admissions

Details: Job Functions As Director of Admissions, you are responsible for managing the facility census by opening and maintaining accounts with insurers, community organizations and hospitals, which generate patient referrals and admissions. Supervises the Admissions Coordinator when applicable. Duties and Responsibilities Achieves facility census goals and annual budget projections. Acts as liaison between the company and the outside community. Works with local community agencies to generate a positive image and encourage referral activities. Participates in industry trade shows and business development activities, as assigned. Develops strategies to maximize admissions including daily contact with potential referral sources including but not limited to hospitals, physicians, insurers, case management companies and health care agencies. Conducts admission screening of potential patients, determine level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance coverage, as indicated. Notifies Regional Vice President of Admissions prior to denial of any patient. Maintains knowledge of current regulations governing Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance company reimbursement. Accesses continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities as approved by Regional Vice President of Admissions.

Instructional Designer - Graphic Design - Storyboards

Details: Instructional Designer The California School Employees Association has over 210,000 members who work in 750 school districts in California.   Our members provide support services to students.   They are para-educators, employees in administrative and food service positions, bus drivers, nurses, and skilled employees in grounds, maintenance and operations.    CSEA is the largest independent classified school employees union in the world.  We are seeking an Instructional Designer for our office in San Jose, California.    You create, design and produce training materials for members and staff.   The work involves designing and writing storyboards, lesson plans, scripts, simulations, skits, publications and video content for classroom and e-learning applications.   A background in graphic design with print and digital skills is a great fit.    You’ll develop a high quality training curriculum based on adult learning theory to enhance all aspects of CSEA culture and develop leaders within our membership.   This is a team environment.  Service to our members and employees is a top priority.   A key part of this job is to ensure that training materials compliment the strategic objectives of the CSEA brand.  Ideal candidates will be experienced with creating blended learning systems that combine classroom and e-learning modules.  You will also have considerable exposure to leaders of CSEA at all levels.  EXAMPLE OF DUTIES   Identify training and development needs through root cause and gap analyses    Create and deliver high-impact seminars or workshops at meetings and conferences Train members and staff in delivering leadership development courses Create and write learning modules to align member and staff training with Field operations Manage projects with defined objectives, deliverables and project timelines Conduct train-the-trainer certification Develop, coach and mentor members and staff Evaluate impact of training programs  Prepare status reports and updates Act as a change agent to align training activities with CSEA strategic initiatives May be assigned to other tasks and/or special projects as needed

Executive Director / Administrator - FT - PeopleFirst Homecare - Denver, CO

Details: Bringing Compassionate Care Home At Kindred at Home, we offer a variety of services to patients and clients in their homes or places of residence. Our services range from non-medical care and home health, for patients needing skilled nursing and rehabilitation, to hospice and palliative care, for patients seeking pain management and psychosocial support through chronic and terminal illnesses. Kindred at Home is a growing provider of hospice, palliative care, durable medical equipment, non-medical home care and home health services with more than 100 locations in 10 states. For more information, please visit www.kindredathome.com. As an Executive Director, you will ensure that our company maintains compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.  You will also foster a positive and nurturing community atmosphere for patients, their family, and our team members. Additional responsibilities of the Executive Director include: * Successfully managing quality assurance, financial details and regulatory compliance * Overseeing staff to ensure that they deliver high-quality service * Handling fiscal operations including accounting, planning budgets, providing expenditure authorizations and coordinating financial reporting to reach financial goals * Maintaining direct communication with our management company and department managers * Identifying and building relationships within the local area to drive business to our senior community * Effectively facilitating small group presentations to develop awareness of our services * Attracting, developing and retaining top-performing employees * Supervising and training a high-quality team of staff members thoroughly performance management, supervision and discipline * Performing some human resource functions.

Technical Support - Network Analyst

Details: Job Description: Responsible for supporting remote and local office servers, computers including hardware, operating system, network, email, printing, third party and custom software applications. Respond to help desk requests and accurately identify, prioritize and log the service requests within the established standards. Perform administrations duties, which includes but not limited to password re-sets, account management, antivirus, Windows updates, etc. Maintain inventory database; assign hardware and software assets; and manage warranty and service agreement information. Periodically review server, switch and firewall logs. .

Medical Lab Technician Instructors

Details: What separates Bryan University from other educational institutions? It's very simple. At Bryan University, our students aren’t required to take unnecessary courses. Every course is directly related to their chosen career path. The programs at our colleges are designed to teach students exactly what they need to know in their chosen career! Our locations in Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, offer a way to get a focused and relevant education – no wasted effort – no wasted knowledge. We make it easy for students to reach their career goals as quickly as possible. That's why at Bryan University we say, "Education at the Speed of Life!"Bryan University is currently seeking Medical Lab Technician Instructors for our Rogers, Arkansas campus. Instructors are responsible for teaching courses that are fully developed and prepared. Duties include, but are not limited to: grading papers, providing accurate feedback on assignments, and addressing student questions and concerns. If you are able to engage students effectively, and provide student support and academic coaching that yields performance improvement, you are encouraged to apply.

Admissions Representative

Details: Job Classification: Direct Hire Requirements- Bachelors degree preferred- Prefer previous experience in admissions- 1+ years of customer service or sales experience- Strong phone presence/communication skillsJob Description - Location: North Denver- Direct hire- $35,000 annual salary- Recruit qualified candidates for the college's academic programs in a compliant, appropriate, and professional manner- Establish and maintain relationships with enrolled students and their parents throughout the enrollment period- Provide basic information, routine guidance, and assistance to potential students on matters related to enrollment and admissions process- Demonstrate positive attitude and motivation, concern for students, teamwork, and excellent time management skills and the work ethic to follow-through on commitment to students and the organization Join Aerotek Professional Services&#174. Our customized employment solutions and personalized approach give job seekers access to great opportunities with competitive salaries. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits that can include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone; put it in the hands of a specialist. Launch or rejuvenate your career today with Aerotek Professional Services! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Assistant Controller

Details: Presbyterian College invites applications for the position of Assistant Controller.

Technical Services (Cataloging) Librarian

Details: LAC Group is seeking a Technical Services (Cataloging) Librarian to work on a contract with a prestigious government institution located in Atlanta, GA.   This contract is slated to begin the end of May 2013 and will last for 3 months, with the strong possibility of going longer term.  The purpose of this project is to provide descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, classification, authority control, and bibliographic control of all materials in the library collections. The requirement is for a librarian primarily responsible for preparing bibliographic records or metadata to represent the resources in the collections of the agency, including description, subject analysis, access to information, authority control, metadata application, quality control, and metadata-related decision making.Responsibilities: Provide descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, classification, authority control, and bibliographic control of all materials in the library collections; Prepare bibliographic records or metadata to represent the resources in the collections including description, subject analysis, access to information, authority control, metadata application, quality control, and metadata-related decision making; Cataloging and classification shall be performed in accordance with established library policies using the latest editions of: Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR), Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Input Standards and OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards, National Library of Medicine (NLM) and Library of Congress (LC) classification schedules and subject headings; Evaluate solutions and recommend best practices to resolve issues, maintain data integrity, and expand access to library collections; Participate in and recommend solutions and best practices for retrospective conversion projects; Identify and resolve integrated library system and database maintenance problems; Ability to create effective original cataloging records and authority files where little or no precedent cataloging exists; Provide guidance and recommendations for data policy and quality control; Establish bibliographic controls and maintain authority file; Serve as Cataloging and Metadata Librarian and subject specialist for public health and occupational safety and health materials.

Instructional Design Specialist

Details: Pressley Ridge, a non-profit organization founded in 1832, provides an array of services to keep children and families together so that youths with challenging behaviors can remain in their homes, schools and communities. Pressley Ridge offers innovative programs in Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Internationally, our programs serve children and families in Hungary and Portugal. Our 1,000 employees help over 5,600 children and their families annually.Position Summary The Curriculum Development Specialist (CDS) is responsible for the design and development of curriculum for Pressley Ridge such as trainer guides/scripts, participant materials, and creating visual aids.  The CDS is responsible for the training of trainers’ materials and for the development of multi-media training products using various technologies.  The CDS works in project teams to facilitate and gather information from program services to ensure successful outcomes for curriculum content, targeting competencies and training.  CDS works in a collaborative fashion with programs and services, support departments, organizational committees and work groups to advance Pressley Ridge training initiatives. Essential Roles and ResponsibilitiesA.  Curriculum Development & Instructional Design       1.   Verify and write learning objectives for curriculums developed       2.    Employ various training methods (visual aids; performance/learning aids; content resources; transfer of learning)      3.    Evaluate and measure training results (measuring back on-the-job performance)       4.    Incorporate understanding of adult learning in designing instructional materials      5.    Employ various curriculum designs (sequencing and clustering content; strategy around methods, visual aids, warm-ups, energizers)       6.    Write curriculum for live and virtual classroom trainings including trainer scripts/guides, participant materials, visual aids and activities.B.  Assessing Training Needs  Engage in discussions with subject matter experts including work groups and committees to ensure accurate content of training information Conduct focus groups and training needs analysis as requested Develop/modify curriculum based on identified needs C.  Training Resource Person Conduct trainings for the training department as identified Update curriculums developed on a regular basis Provide trainers with updated materials Conduct surveys of curriculums developed and make revisions as necessary Communicate with program services regarding effectiveness of trainings and updating/revising as necessaryD.  Measure Training Effectiveness/Quality Assurance       1.    Conduct surveys of curriculums developed and make revisions as necessary     2.    Communicate with program services regarding effectiveness of trainings and updating/revising as necessary E.  Computer/Web-based Learning Develop on-line trainings from existing curricula and create content for new on-line curricula Utilize a variety of on-line training methods and tools to maximize learning and enhance the end-user experience F.  Training of Trainers Conduct training of trainers for new and current curriculum as appropriate