LC State invites applications for the position of Direct Support Professional Training Coordinator.
Salary based on experience and qualifications: $55000 - $60000 per year.
Degree Required: Bachelors degree in education human services social work healthcare or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in workforce development apprenticeship programs or disability services.
- Strong organizational curriculum development and project management skills.
- Familiarity with competency-based training models and NADSP standards.
- Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
- Experience managing Direct Support Professionals or apprenticeship programs.
- Experience working in rural or underserved communities.
- Experience with grant writing reporting and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an Idaho-specific DSP curriculum based on NADSP competencies.
- Coordinate delivery of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and transition from third-party to in-house training.
- Oversee the recruitment training and support of mentors including management of mentor stipend distribution.
- Collaborate with employers to identify enroll and support DSP apprentices.
- Track and support apprentice progress toward competency completion and certification.
- Promote program diversity through outreach to community centers nonprofits and advocacy groups.
- Assist in securing continued and future grant funding to support program expansion.
- Maintain accurate program records for compliance and grant reporting.
- Ensure program alignment with state and federal apprenticeship guidelines.
- Represent the program at meetings conferences and community events.
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft office programs.
Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.
Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)
This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.
Required Experience:
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