Job Purpose
The Talent Development Coordinator (TDC) reports directly to the Talent Development Manager (TDM). The primary responsibility of the Talent Development Coordinator is to coordinate trainings and support the Talent Development Manager through the training process. The Talent Development Coordinator ensures that staff receive all required trainings including required DDA training, as well as other training required by funding or legal requirements. Provides support to the Talent Development Manager.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assists agency employees to meet the performance expectations of their positions. This is accomplished through implementation of internal training programs, coordination of all (internal and external) training activities and tracking the required and optional training needs for all employees.
Conducts and schedules New Employee Orientation as needed.
Conducts competency-based training programs designed to increase the knowledge and skills of agency employees, using appropriate presentation skills. Assesses each participant’s ability to perform the required skills or comprehend the information and adjusts training accordingly.
Uses a variety of methods (performance appraisal training forms, evaluations, surveys, interviews, etc.) to assess employee training needs.
Utilizes a variety of transfer of learning activities in specific content areas or practice specialties.
Develops and utilizes a variety of training delivery strategies.
Assists with and/or develops training materials to meet identified needs. Assists with and/or develops training manuals to include course content, visual charts, videotapes, slides, Power Point, etc.
Updates training modules and materials when required.
Maintains all training equipment in working order.
Ensures that staff meet all regulatory training requirements.
Ensures that the scheduling of training meets agency and supervisory needs.
Ensures that personal knowledge of regulations, standards, laws, etc is current.
Maintains accurate training database information.
Modifies training modules and materials to meet those requirements.
Provides safety training to all agency personnel.
Responsible for processing Medication Technician applications and verification of Medication Technician certifications.
Coordinates and prepares training calendars.
Schedules and coordinates the use of the training rooms and equipment.
Notifies staff when training is needed.
Applies principles of a competency-based training system.
Applies principles of Adult Learning.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
Remains current on developments in training and instructional methodologies including technology enhancements and attends periodic seminars, forums and meetings to assure currency of education.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Maintains a procedures manual for the position.
Completes at least three development trainings a year.
Additional duties as required.

Education And Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent with additional college level coursework in communication, education, human services or related study, required.
Two years’ experience in a human services setting preferred; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Adult Learning Theory.
Possesses a proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point.
Experience with Learning Management Systems helpful.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Has a good command of the English language, both oral and written.
Possesses the ability to be forward thinking and creative.

Job Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Obtains and maintains certification for instruction of CPR and First Aid training.
Obtains and maintains certification for instruction of Mandt training, including the ability to stand for long periods of time, maintain a half squat position for at least 20 seconds, etcValid driving license with a good driving record.
Use of personal vehicle to travel to various locations.
Ability to pass the criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland.
Possesses the ability to effectively plan and organize a comprehensive staff development program.
Maintains confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people.
Is well organized and self-directed, and a team player.
Is decisive and possesses a "big picture" perspective.
Knowledge of adult learning theories and needs assessments techniques.

Americans With Disability Specifications (physical Demands)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Usual office working conditions. Must possess the ability to perform the physical skills of certain training programs (e.g., standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating CPR, demonstrating holds and releases for Mandt, etc.).

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Usual office working conditions.

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