Job Details:

Local applicants only.

Location:

Family Centered Services of Alaska, Youth Residential Treatment Center. 3101 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701.

Position Title:

Training Specialist Shift:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Status:

Full Time Job Summary:

Responsible for providing follow up training and mentoring of direct care staff. Provide assistance and reinforce training standards in behavior management, therapeutic relationships with clients, and appropriate boundaries. Responsible for evaluating new staff competency and assisting in staff performance evaluations. As assigned may be responsible for scheduling, facilitating and conducting training sessions, and administrative needs of the Training Department. Must maintain a level of high morals and represent self as a role model for direct care staff.

Requirements :

Must be currently in the state of AK -Local area, any out of state candidates will not be accepted. H.S. Diploma or Equivalent. 21 years of age. Must have a valid Driver's License. Must be able to provide a 3-5 year driving record with a clear driving history. Must pass a thorough a federal background check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check department. 1 year working in the behavioral health, mental health, or human services field required. Interpersonal and leadership skills adequate to work effectively as part of the training team. Personal characteristics suitable to provide a positive role model for children and adolescents. Ability to complete all required paperwork in a neat, grammatically correct fashion and in a timely manner. Knowledge of, or ability to learn word processing computer skills. Must have the ability to employ Verbal and Physical aggression control techniques after being certified. (Ability to Physically Restrain adolescent clients). This may require you to lift 40 lbs., bend your knees, extend arms and shoulders and other physical movements necessary to safely restrain a client. Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary, including evenings or weekends. Ability to become certified to train CPR and 1st Aid.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and direction for new direct care employees. Provide technical assistance to direct care staff as needed. Provide updates and reports on Individual and agency staff development needs Become certified and/or re-certified in FCSA Behavior Management Program (Verbal and Physical de-escalation), CPR and First Aid. Conduct training classes to include, but not limited to, FCSA Behavior Management Program, CPR, First Aid, and other training sessions as scheduled. Provide mentoring to and observation of each new employee hired to provide direct care service. Assess and document the strengths and weaknesses of each employee providing direct care services and report the information to the Training Director along with suggestions for training needs and/or the prospects of their ability to ever be capable to master the responsibilities of the job duties. Function as an advisor to direct care staff in order to improve their work performance and environment and obtain information to be used improve employee orientation, training and observation. As needed assist with scheduling, coordination of presenters and provision. Work with the Training Director and Chief Human Resource Officer to develop Agency-wide Mentoring Program and new staff training and orientation needs. Assist with monitoring and administrative functions of Agency-wide Mentoring Program, to include but not limited to: record keeping and scheduling employee mentoring, observation and training. Responsible for maintenance of the Training Center, including technical equipment, according to Agency policies and procedures. Continue professional growth through continuing training on areas applicable to the job duties of the position. Work at various FCSA facilities as assigned. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Full Benefits Package for

FULL TIME

Employees only. Paid Time Off All Employees will receive a consideration for a pay increase after 90 days of employment. Full time employees earn 2 weeks of paid vacation during their first year of employment and will earn 4 weeks of paid vacation after one year of employment. Generous Retirement Contribution About Us Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The original founders of the organization were Fairbanks Alaska community members with a diverse range of professional backgrounds committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral health issues and mental illness. Today, FCSA is a large diverse organization with over 100 employees providing services in the Fairbanks area, Mat-Su Valley, and surrounding communities. FCSA provides services ranging from outpatient services, residential treatment care, educational support, and daytime child-care.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits :

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan. Family Centered Services of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.).

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Pay:

$26.00 - $29.26 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you currently live in our local area? Do you meet our minimum age requirement of 21 years of age?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person