Lab Assistant Training Program Jobs in California

NATP Program Director Job Description

The Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA) is building the workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can’t live without.

For over two decades, CCA has been at the forefront of an equity-driven movement for quality training and quality jobs. CCA is one of the largest providers of training for long-term caregivers in California– training over 35,000 home care and nursing home caregivers in the past 20 years. We are pioneers in home care training and are the only organization in the country to show the value of evidence-informed training programs on both the workforce population and the low-income seniors and people with disabilities for whom they care, with curriculum licensed in four other states.

Training is one piece of a large, complex system of long-term care. Still, we know from our long history in the field and studies of our impact that training can lead to higher rates of retention and quality care because caregivers have the knowledge and confidence to be successful in their jobs. With the vast majority of caregivers being immigrant women of color who live in under-invested communities across the state, we meet them where they are - providing training in six languages.

CCA develops quality training programs for both IHSS home care workers and Skilled Nursing Facility workers. We have a deep partnership with SEIU Local 2015 - the labor union that represents IHSS and SNF workers across California. Our Labor Management Training Partnership for nursing home workers is grounded in partnership systems in which skilled nursing facility employers collaborate with SEIU Local 2015 in order to benefit the workforce and provide higher-quality care to residents through high-quality courses, certifications, and apprenticeship programs.

Reports to: NATP Administrator - SN

Salary: $45-$50 per hour

Job Type: Part-Time Non- Exempt

Work Location: California Statewide - Remote

Schedule: up to 29 hours per week

Position Summary: The Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) Director must be a registered nurse with an associate or bachelor’s degree and licensure in nursing. The Program Director is responsible for the oversight of the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction, clinical training, and related activities. General supervision of instruction includes, but is not limited to, the oversight of instructors, curriculum, verification of student training, and certifying with CDPH the successful completion of NATP training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses the instructional needs of students in the program and helps coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs.

• Ensures program compliance according to CDPH requirements.

• Oversees instructor(s) to ensure program compliance.

• Monitors to ensure the NATP remains compliant with regulatory requirements and has competent instructors.

• Uses the approved instructor monitoring checklist at least once per cohort.

• Plans, conducts, and tracks student progress in theory.

• Plans, conducts, and supervises clinical activities in accordance with the CDPH-approved program.

• Responsible for instructional and student counseling.,

• Ensures the accuracy of student information - Photo ID, TB, physical, BCIA 8016 live scan, and CDPH 283B Initial Application.

• Reviews and signs completed student records.

• Reviews student records (theory and clinical), skills check-off, and weekly progress reports

• Reviews attendance in theory and clinicals.

• Ensures students complete all program requirements.

• Responsible for monitoring the program’s instructors for compliance and effectiveness.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Valid nursing license (RN )

• Possesses a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, at least 1 year of which must be in the provision of long-term care facility services.

• Must provide a copy of the resume and evidence of a current license.

• Must be approved by the California Department of Public Health as a Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) Program Director.

• Ability to interact and communicate courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, students, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a team environment, use tact and diplomacy, and exhibit problem-solving skills, as well as multitasking, and work well under pressure.

• Possession of a valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

• Strong commitment to social and economic justice.

• Commitment to the goals, mission, and values of CCA.

Benefits:

• Accrued sick leave

At the Center for Caregiver Advancement, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission. Our organization reflects the communities we serve, and we are committed to fostering a compassionate and inclusive workplace.

We strongly encourage applications from people of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with disabilities, bilingual and bicultural professionals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, protected genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or parental status.