Western Regional Coordinator – Homecare

Position Opening

Job Title:  Western Regional Coordinator, Home Care Programs  

Reports to: Program Director, Home Care Programs

Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt (40 hours/week)

Compensation:  $52,500 annually; includes generous benefits package

Location: Hybrid position in the Pittsburgh region; travel required regionally on a frequent basis and periodically within the state of Pennsylvania

About our Organization:

The Training and Education Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) offering training, coaching and workshops throughout Pennsylvania. Our mission is to empower individuals through development and delivery of innovative healthcare training and education. TEF partners with PA Frontline Healthcare Training, Inc, a for-profit organization focused on providing training opportunities for frontline workers and managers.

We are seeking to hire a full-time Western Regional Coordinator in Pennsylvania. This position will work under the direction of the Program Director of Home Care Programs to design, implement, and facilitate training sessions for participants in communities throughout Pennsylvania. This work is almost exclusively training for direct care workers.

At the Training and Education Fund, we are fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise, in collaboration with the director of Curriculum and Instruction, the work of per diem and full-time instructors, ensuring that they have what they need to conduct Pre-Service Direct Care Worker Orientation sessions and Safety Orientation sessions
• Ensure quality facilitation and instruction is being provided and that accurate records are being kept
• Locate and secure venues in the communities for Safety Orientation sessions to be held in-person
• Develop a regional schedule (times, locations, assign instructors) for virtual and in person sessions that meet the needs of participants throughout Western PA
• Instruct at least one orientation session, two safety orientations and one micro credential per month
• Train in multiple curriculums including pre-service orientation, safety orientation and other offered classes
• Teach pre-service orientation and safety orientation and possibly other sessions as needed up to four classes per month
• Build relationships with local community organizations, support groups, and other stakeholders
• Responsible for sending a daily roster to all instructors after 5 pm who are teaching the next day
• Provide reporting and tracking of attendance at sessions and enter in database on a daily basis
• Help develop/improve curriculum as needed
• Monitor program for quality and cost effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred but not required. Special consideration to candidates with a degree in education, counseling, human services, healthcare or related field
• Minimum of two-years’ experience teaching or training, preferably with adult students using knowledge of adult education principles
• One year’ experience in workforce development, adult education, human services or healthcare
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle
• Obtain a CPR Instructor certification
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including coverage for instructors within this region as needed and some evenings and weekends when needed
• Residency within close proximity to the Pittsburgh area is preferred

Essential Skills/Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working for a labor union or social justice organization preferred
• Experience working with people with disabilities and knowledge of independent living a plus
• Bilingual Spanish speakers highly desired

Prior to receiving an offer of employment, applicants should expect to provide at least two references who are able to testify to the applicant’s ability to meet the qualifications listed above. References are not required prior to application/interview.  Additionally, all new hires must complete a criminal background check. 

How to Apply:  If interested in the position, please apply on the online recruiting platform.  If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at sheila@thetrainingfund.org. 

Visit: frontlinepa.org and thetrainingfund.org for information about our organizations