✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Trainer at Western Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania✨
Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post-adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young women (14-21), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.
Pay: $55,000/annually
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: The Trainer Schedules, oversees and provides opportunities for required annual and continued staff training necessary for compliance with licensing regulations, ROP standards and for the site(s) for which this position is responsible. ~ Oversees New Hire Orientation Training, Annual Recertification Training, Essential Subjects, and On The Job Training. ~ Identifies employees on correction/improvement plans and provides the additional training necessary to ensure the employees successfully complete the improvement plan. ~ Coordinates training requirements with all departments and provides training classes for employees on all shifts. ~ Schedules training after hours and on weekends if necessary to ensure all training requirements are met. ~ Conducts student training as directed and required. Develops, refines and conducts specific training topics as directed and required. ~ Determines subject matter experts at each ROP site for which the position is responsible and schedules these individuals to provide training of staff and students. ~ Prepares and maintains annual and monthly training schedules for all ROP sites for which the position is responsible. ~ Compiles, logs, files, and submits treatment and training documentation for the monthly Key Performance Indicators. ~ Maintains staff training documentation and ensures staff meets the minimum training requirements as prescribed by ROP policy and licensing requirements. ~ Monitors the training materials, e.g., orientation and technical manuals, to ensure all policies included are current and accurate and within the site licensing requirements. ~ Attends Leadership meetings and disseminates information across departments and work On Duty rotations.
To be considered you should: Possess a High School diploma or equivalent, Bachelors degree preferred. ~ At least four years of related experience (preferably ROP experience) or Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience. Of the related experience, two in a supervisory capacity. ~ Supervisory experience preferred. ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule: 5 Days on, 2 Days off, On Duty as Scheduled.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As an Educational Liaison, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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At Rite of Passage, improving lives has been our guiding mission since our organization was established in 1984. We are passionate youth advocates committed to empowering the next generation by giving them the tools, skills, and support they need to thrive. As a leading national provider of youth services, we implement evidence-based, trauma-responsive, and innovative programs as unique as the individuals we serve.
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