Title: Lead Staff Development Trainer-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
State Role Title: 29112
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital
Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Staff Development and Training department conducts all activities in support of the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The Training Department coordinates all orientation for hospital employees to include classified and wage employees, students, volunteers, and contractors. This position is also tasked to provide a welcoming environment for all incoming employees and others. This position supervises all staff development and training activities for PGH. In collaboration with the other PGH Training instructor(s) and certified instruction staff, provides instruction and training coordination in a comprehensive, hospital-wide, multi-disciplinary education program which supports the competence of all hospital personnel, supervises the provision of educational offerings to meet these needs, maintains training records for all employees, utilizes current educational technology, and evaluates the effectiveness of the hospital’s education program.
The Lead Staff Development Trainer will possess a strong knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, with a proven record of providing effective instruction to individuals and groups and successfully measuring training results. They will demonstrate understanding and application of adult learning methodologies, knowledge of clinical practice in mental health services; especially those related to geriatric populations, exceptional oral and written communication, as well as superior relationship building across behavioral health disciplines. They will have the ability to develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology targeted to meet the needs of the intended audiences as well as work collaboratively and think critically to resolve differences and conflicts, conduct research, and creatively promote programmatic objectives. Critical to success in this position is strong knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) regulations, and other Federal and State requirements for Acute Psychiatric Hospitals. They will have a robust knowledge of multiple Learning Management Systems (LMSs), computer-based training software, data management applications, and document management tools. Finally, they will have the ability to accept guidance and direction, facilitate organizational development activities, and provide supervision to new employees while they are in orientation.
A condition of employment for this position is that the Lead Staff Development Trainer must be a Certified CPR Instructor provided by the American Heart Association and a Certified Therapeutic Options Instructor provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Rehabilitative Services or obtain these certifications within 12 months of hire.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Considerable experience in a hospital setting in development and training, instructional design, or related fields, such as education, social services, or human resources.
- Must be able to meet all requirements for Instructor certifications in BLS for Healthcare Professionals, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options.
- Knowledge of clinical practice in mental health services.
- Knowledge of multiple Learning Management Systems and computer-based training software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Additional Considerations
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university with major coursework in curriculum and instruction, social services, healthcare administration, or closely related field.
- Mental health experience in a hospital setting OR work experience in staff development and training, instructional design, or related fields, such as education, social services, human resources. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
PGH is a facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is a 123-bed psychiatric facility and the only facility that exclusively serves individuals over the age of 65.
PGH’s mission is to provide person-centered mental health services to enable the older adult to thrive in the community.
PGH’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in the mental health treatment of the older adult, as a model hospital, a teaching center, and a resource for other providers.
PGH’s vision is further to be seen as an indispensable component of the state system of community-based services, and as the most efficient provider of geropsychiatric services.
PGH’s values are honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 518-3339 for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Contact Information
Name: Tricia Wilson
Phone: 804-518-3339
Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.