At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.

In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). https://inflightinc.org/

Based in Red Hook.

We are looking for a Trainer to join the team. It’s a fun team! We work with amazing staff. This is a 30-hour position that works in the field and is not office based. A flexible schedule is needed. The Trainer will work with the Training Specialist and report to the Associate Director of HR. This is an hourly position, $26. You must have experience teaching regulations under OPWDD in order to be considered for this position.

Working in our training department is not like working in any other training department.

Would you dress up like a butterfly for Halloween with our Clinical Department?

Would you do a Tik Tok video for our Philanthropy Department?

If that is appealing and you have the right qualifications you should apply today!

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate degree preferred or High School Diploma/GED.
• Have experience teaching orientation under OPWDD regulations. REQUIRED
• Experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. REQUIRED
• Must have valid NYS License and acceptable driving record based on agency standards.
• Must be a certified CPR/First Aid Instructor or become certified.
• Must be certified to teach Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention - Revised (SCIP-R) or become certified.
• Must be familiar with person centered planning, Core Competencies, HCBS Waiver and the Personal Outcome Measures® (POMs).
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Knowledge of Therap, Med Certification regulations, Behavior Plans and documentation requirements under OPWDD.

Duties:

• Works in conjunction with the Training Specialist to ensure that orientations, recerts and on-the-job training along with continuous education is being completed for incoming and permanent staff.
• Coordinates with the Training Specialist to be available for scheduled training. Looks for new and relevant training that can be incorporated into agency needs and future growth.
• Works with the Trainer and Associate Director of Human Resources to give feedback on curriculum to promote retention and career growth including observing staff on shift.
• Along with the Training Specialist will guarantee 90 days on the job training checklist is completed and work with Managers to provide additional training in line with DSP Competencies.
• Retrains staff as deemed necessary.
• Will be available evenings and weekends to work with DSPs for observations and training.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to motivate and engage an audience
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Creative
• Adaptable
• Versatile
• Excellent time management
• Ability to collaborate

Qualities/Traits:

• Highest level of integrity
• Professional
• Patient
• Respectful
• Personable
• Good sense of humor
• Enjoys having a good time at work

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.

• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Up to 3 weeks PTO with additional 56 hours for sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supplemental benefits