STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

 

Overview

FLSA: Exempt This is a professional position with core hours Monday - Friday primarily 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Employee in this capacity is responsible for the development and implementation of training for the La Crosse County Long Term Care and Assisted Living staff. Employee will develop training programs within general guidelines as established by the facility. Employee reports directly to the Director of Long-Term Care Services and exercises independent judgment in the evaluation of training needs.

Essential Leadership Functions 

Act with Integrity and Build Trust 

• Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions 

• Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints 

• Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives 

Drive for Results 

• Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes 

• Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results 

• Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring 

Develop Talent and Effective Teams 

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth 

• Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential 

• Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team 

Lead with Vision and Strategy 

• Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals 

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives 

• Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully 

Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking 

• Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives 

• Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment 

• Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others 

Build and Maintain Effective Relationships 

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization 

• Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking 

• Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders 

Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service 

• Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community 

• Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes 

• Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization 

Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence 

• Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations 

• Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks 

• Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others 

Essential Job Functions

Maintains program attendance tracking system in accordance with facility standards and regulatory requirements. Assures guidelines for record-keeping are developed and implemented.[3]

Assures CPR training occurs to meet facility standards and regulatory requirements.[3]

Creates opportunities for long term care campus employees to build and sustain an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes high performance and employee retention.[3]

Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to Supervisor.[3]

Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.[2]

Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.[3]

In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.[3]

Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3]

Physical demands: Large percentage of time is spent sitting at desk, using talking, judgment, hearing, near vision, fingering for keyboarding and calculators, reading, writing. Handles papers and manuals, etc., lifts files, copy paper, audio-visual equipment and other office materials. Sits, stands, bends and reaches intermittently throughout the day. Occasionally moves about the office building and travels to other offices or sites for meetings.

Related Job Functions

Participates in long term care campuses meetings and initiatives as assigned. [3]

This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This employee is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required.[3]

Risk Exposure Categories:

1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.

2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.

3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Knowledge of the principles of adult learning and curriculum development, implementation, associated aids and available resources in carrying out a comprehensive training program.

Knowledge of Federal and State Skilled Nursing Care regulations and standards of nursing practice.

Knowledge of business etiquette and office procedures.

Knowledge of Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) systems and requirements.

Ability to effectively use office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.

Ability and skill in teaching and demonstrating proper procedures.

Ability to maintain record keeping systems.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.