Description

DSHS WSH Safety and Intervention Trainer (Institution Counselor 3)

Western State Hospital is seeking a full-time Safety and Intervention Trainer to effectively educate and model best practices for all hospital staff.

In this role, you will educate employees enrolled in General New Employee Orientation, Clinical New Employee Orientation, Annual In-Service, or other scheduled trainings, as well as conduct ongoing and refresher training for all hospital employees as needed and directed. This is an exciting opportunity for a meaningful career where you have the ability to grow, enjoy the work you do, and Transform Lives.

The work schedule is 10:00 p.m. - 8:30 a.m., Monday - Thursday. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you'll do:

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  Plan and deliver quality education courses as indicated by the respective certification, instructor guidelines, curriculum or training of trainer.
• Instruct and facilitate courses utilizing adult learning principles to engage, motivate, and enhance staff learning and comprehension.
• Conduct check-ins on NEO graduates to identify training needs, training trends, and offer opportunities to provide additional training.
• As an educator and role model; demonstrate value based leadership for staff to engage, motivate, and support an optimal learning experience.
• Receive and review written and oral feedback to collaborate and continuously provide improvement to course materials, content, and training delivery.
• Provide technical assistance and specialized training consultation to program participants, employees, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Design and update lesson plans, student handbooks, assessments, handouts, trainer guides, and other necessary materials for instructor-led and online training.
• Maintain classrooms and student areas, including stocking supplies, providing amenities, stocking PPE, arranging furniture, and providing sanitization.
• Communicate and collaborate as a team member of Organizational Development and across disciplines to ensure a united approach to the delivery and standards of quality education positively impact staff and patients.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of safety and security standards, policy, procedures, education/training, background check procedures and supporting personnel.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to conduct training courses and presentations with fidelity in a variety of settings for diverse audiences.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups; secure and maintain employee participant interest and cooperation; speak in public and write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, employees, department partners, supervisory staff, and line staff; working collaboratively across disciplines and establishing professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and meet multiple conflicting deadlines

Who should apply?

• Professionals with a bachelor's degree preferably involving major study in psychology, sociology, or other social science.

AND

• Five years of professional counseling or casework experience working with clients in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Graduate training in behavioral social sciences may be substituted year for year for the experience.

OR

• One year as an Institution Counselor 2

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR Certification.
• Current certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI).
• Advanced training in Instructor Development and/or Curriculum Design.
• Two years of professional experience providing training, education, or coaching.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact Njeri Kirangi and reference job number 03961

Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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