Professional Development Instructor

Lander, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 27 - 30

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander is seeking a motivated person to fill our Instructor position. This position assists in the design and delivery of complex training for new and current employees and provides employees with opportunities to improve their technical skills and expand their professional knowledge.

WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). We have also adopted the Green House model of care.

Located in the foothills of the Wind River mountains Lander is an outdoor lovers paradise! Various outdoor activities can be enjoyed such as fishing hunting camping ATV riding rock climbing hiking snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact: Tammy / /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Deliver training classes to employees through a variety of media solutions.
Manage teach and interact with employees in a classroom setting.
Must have the ability to model and perform physical instruction.
Review the results of employee training. Identify programs and tools to reinforce and measure learning effectiveness.
Create and implement learning objectives and develop testing processes in both practical and written form.
Participate in the planning and development of curriculum and the preparation of student materials and instructional materials. Explore the use of technology and other delivery methods for training purposes.
Review and evaluate various commercial training resources to determine their suitability for use in training programs.
Prepare and explain course lessons plans and updates. Revise existing lesson plans as needed.
Work alongside trainees and existing employees in their work areas to monitor training effectiveness and determine follow-up training needs.
Work one shift a month in our residential units to maintain relationships with employees on campus.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with at least two years of teaching/instructionalexperience with a degree. A health care professional with a background in behavioral health is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of distance learning multi-media instructional methods and curriculum development.
Knowledge of appropriate methods and materials to accomplish training objectives.
Ability to operate computers and use common software applications.
Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.
Skills in classroom management instruction motivation and accommodation of learning styles.
Skills in training needs assessments and instructional design.
Skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner to staff residents and the public.
Ability to work with and around WLRC residents including those who may display challenging behaviors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Instructor I

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Education)

Experience:

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Instructor I

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None but any would be a plus.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to safely move (twisting bending kneeling lifting pushing pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
Ability to intervene during client behavioral episodes and assist with de-escalation.
Ability to perform CPR First Aid PCM and Crisis Management.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-exempt
The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation Department of Family Services and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Life Resource Center in Lander is seeking a motivated person to fill our Instructor position. This position assists in the design and delivery of complex training for new and current employees and provides employees with oppor...