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The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022, to form one agency, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Training Specialist to join our team. WRC offers a strong opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

The mission of Woodward Resource Center is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. Discharge planning begins at admission.

As Part Of The WRC Team

Plan, schedule, instruct and evaluate formal and informal training including new employee orientation to meet the identified training needs and assure compliance with various laws, regulations and requirements. Maintain knowledge of training requirements for various staff and volunteers at the facility. Design, develop and implement on-line and classroom training. Write, select and revise curriculum and course materials as necessary.

Observe employee performance and provide training, coaching and modeling to assist employees' performance development and competency.

Monitor training system data and report status of required training courses to Supervisors.

Maintain instructor certification in order to provide required training (First Aide, BLS, Mandt, etc.). Actively participates in appropriate personal development training and activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa.

Benefits

Below are some of the benefits the State of Iowa offers

The State of Iowa offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Programs
• Competitive Health and Dental Package
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement (IPERS and deferred compensation)
• Paid Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation

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HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;

OR

a combination of education and experience to total four years, substituting experience equal to one year of full-time work in the following areas for each thirty semester hours of qualifying coursework:

• Professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation or counseling experience in an educational setting;
• Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices or labor relations;
• Professional experience in a technical program area utilized by the employing agency;

OR

employees with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch equal to three years of full-time qualifying work.

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