Project Development Assistant Jobs in Columbus, MS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Performance Improvement &

Staff Development Coordinator

Responsible for ensuring affective Performance Improvement and Staff Training Programs are developed and implemented.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.      Stay abreast of current Performance Improvement concepts.

2.      Coordinate Performance Improvement {PI} Committee meetings.

3.      Provide data on staff performance as directed by Committee and/or Administrators.

4.      Assist the PI Project Committees with their functions.

5.      Train staff on concepts, procedures, and philosophies of PI.

6.      Ensure data is collected and current on all PI projects and systems included in the PI Plan.

7.      Have data and status of PI Project Committees posted in public areas on storyboards.

8.      Develop an annual Staff Development [In-service] schedule.

9.      Ensure staff is assigned & understand expectations of the content of their scheduled In-services.

10.   Ensure that the In-service schedule is implemented.

11.   Ensure that records of all In-service training are maintained and that they are complete.

12.   Develop curriculum guides for all topics scheduled for presentations.

13.   Develop curriculums and implement  “training the trainers” courses to ensure that hands-on training is done by all presenters to the fullest extent possible.

14.   Responsible for ensuring all new employees receive both Phase I and Phase II orientation.

15.   Ensure that Orientation sessions are conducted as needed and records kept.

16.   Ensure that the Orientation includes all mandated topics required of regulatory agencies and meet those agency timelines for the training.

17.   Ensure all staff, all shifts, receive the mandated training.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1.      Be knowledgeable of current Performance Improvement concepts.

2.      Be knowledgeable of current regulatory requirements for staff training.

3.      Keeps records related to PI and Inservices & ensure that the records are complete and contain all information required.

4.      Serve and coordinate all PI Project Committees.

5.      Serve on other facility committees as directed by Administrators.

6.      Keep a calendar posted of current training opportunities and other functions at facility.

EXPOSURE RISK At minimum risk of exposure to blood and body fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Administrator or Administrator’s designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Has no direct supervision responsibility of any other staff.

·        EXPERIENCE:  At least 1-year experience in a position that required organizational skills with evidence of successful organization and coordination abilities.  Experience in Developmental Disabilities is preferred.  On-the-job training provided as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1.   Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently throughout the workday.

2.   Subject to frequent interruptions.

3.   Attends ongoing educational experiences pertaining to the position and/or required for licensure/certification of the professional degree to keep current with trends in the field.

4.   May be subject to infectious diseases, waste, conditions, etc., including the potential exposure to AIDS and HEPATITIS B viruses.

5.   Works beyond normal 8-5 working hours, weekends, holidays, other positions and various shifts as needed.

6.   Subject to falls, cuts, bruises, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the working day.

7.   Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.

8.   Generally will work in an air-conditioned, heated and ventilated building and may work outdoors

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1.   Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

2.   Must role-model professional behavior by performing and/or assisting other staff, supervisors, peers, consultants and direct support staff in an effective, cooperative manner.

3.   Must be of good moral character.

4.     Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with all residents, co-workers, families, visitors, and volunteers.

5.     Must treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times.

5.   Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

6.     Must have the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel and be willing to manage persons of various maturity and cognitive abilities.

7.     Must have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:    (With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

1.   Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

2.   Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.

3.   Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

4.   Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.

5.   Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

6.   May be required to lift, push, and pull.