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Agency Information:

Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat more than 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

https://www.kdads.ks.gov/state-hospitals-and-institutions/larned-state-hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 0800-0500

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Director of Staff Development and Training

Compensation: $30.00 up to $32.00/hr.

• TEMPORARY additional pay of $2.50/hr. for every hour worked.
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days of employment for any new hire.
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The Director of Staff Development and Training leads the planning, development, and execution of comprehensive education and training programs that support workforce competency, leadership effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and a positive organization culture. This role oversees onboarding, mandatory and clinical education, leadership development, and continuous learning initiatives to ensure staff are prepared to deliver safe, high-quality care. Serving as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, the Director aligns training efforts with the hospitals, mission, values, and performance goals while using data and feedback to drive improvement, engagement, and long-term workforce development.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership and Supervision

• This position formally supervises the Staff Development Department which consist of (4) Staff Development Specialist, (3) Registered Nurse and (2) MHDD Technicians.
• Manages the Staff Development Department and responsible for ensuring a comprehensive staff development program exist to provide relevant training and development for all disciplines.
• Assists various hospital committees and work groups with training resources and/or implementation of new processes and applications.
• Ensures Joint Commission standards, State and Federal Regulations, as well as LSH policies and procedures are met and information is accurate
• Reinforces expectations for Staff Development personnel to follow through with their accountabilities for ensuring staff competency and performance.

Develops, Provides, and Evaluates Educational Programs

• Conducts an annual staff survey of education needs, Researches and analyzes trends and develops an educational plan with department staff to meet agency needs. Develop training modules and programs including manuals, teaching aids, lesson plans, and learning objectives. Designs methods for gathering data in order to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs.
• Works closely with departmental heads of other departments and enlists additional staff from other disciplines to provide specialized educational plans. Works with external providers to schedule programs in addition to those provided by hospital staff.
• Addresses identified issues to maintain quality presentations. Assists departmental staff and other providers to improve teaching skills including Training of Trainers workshops as well as individual observations, team building, and therapeutic interventions.
• Periodically assesses effectiveness of NEO Orientation, to assess ongoing effectiveness of initial training and orientation; analyzes survey results; meets with Chief of Staff to identify trends and make recommendations for change; and implements revisions to orientation and training as necessary.
• Utilizes multimedia platforms to improve staff training experience, employee engagement, and talent development.

Web Based Training and Multimedia Presentations

• Serve as Learning Management System Administrator for Larned State Hospital.
• Plans, develops, and uploads web-based training to Learning Management Systems.
• Utilizes multimedia platforms to improve staff training experience, employee engagement, and talent development.

Provides Staff Education

• Responsible for providing training and education programs to meet competency requirements of the multiple disciplines of hospital staff. This includes knowledge of staff needs for competencies, developing lesson plans, scheduling and conducting training.
• Plans, develops, and provides training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops
• Periodically reviews content of training with appropriate staff to assure continuous compliance with agency needs, the Joint Commission, and CMS requirements are met.
• Coordinates required annual training (Annual EXPO) for Larned State Hospital in collaboration with other departmental staff. Works with staff to develop and/or update training modules.

Supervision: List of positions that directly supervise by this position.

• Staff Development I
• Staff Development I
• Staff Development I
• Staff Development I
• Registered Nurse III
• Registered Nurse III
• Registered Nurse II
• MHDD Tech
• MHDD Tech

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in the areas of education, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, social work or closely related field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in providing direction necessary to implement the objectives of an agency, program, or organizational unit. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant.
• Requires an approved drug test approved by the Kansas Department of Administration unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties.
• Must have a valid Kansas Drivers License
• CPI System Advanced Technical Training Instructor Certification within 6-months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
• CPR Certification within sixty-days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in developing and delivering training materials and presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree in the areas of education, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, social work or closely related field.
• Knowledge of online course development skills in Lectora, Camtasia, or other online development options are preferred.
• Experience researching, developing, and presenting educational programs and materials.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role, which will enable the applicant to lead team processes, coach persons in appropriate job performance and coordinate training programs.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Ability to pass a KBI background and pre-employment drug test.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Mitchell Smith

Email: Mitchell.Smith@ks.gov

Phone: 620-285-4383

Mailing Address: 1301 KS Highway 264 Larned, KS 67550

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