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  • 29 Mar 2017 8:58 AM | Anonymous

    Learning & Development Specialist (Journey) - Instructor Led Training - Sacramento, CA 

    Posting/Working Title Learning & Development Specialist (Journey) - Instructor-Led Training
    Position Type Regular - Full Time
    No. of Openings 1
    Base Salary Annual Low $86,827
    Base Salary Annual High $108,390
    Eligibility List Yes
    Selection Process Hiring Interview
    Initial Review
    Qualifications Interview Exam
    Purpose Join a dynamic team who delivers a comprehensive suite of enterprise-wide programs and course offerings serving all 2,250 SMUD employees. Training programs that our team supports include leadership development, education assistance, new employee orientation, mandatory/regulatory training, the corporate Learning Management System (LMS), and career development programs.

    We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are excited about making an impact on the entire organization.
    In addition, our internal business clients frequently come to us seeking ways to improve employee and organizational performance, and enhance engagement through our award winning, nationally recognized Learning and Development programs and services.

    Our team, Corporate Learning & Development, ensures SMUD’s success by providing programs and services that optimize individual and organization performance.

    In this role, it’s up to you to analyze the learning needs and/or performance skill gaps and then design, develop and deliver value-added learning and development solutions.  You will also manage critical learning programs that extend to all employees at SMUD.  All of this is in direct support of fulfilling SMUD’s strategic and business objectives.  
     
    FOCUS:   Design, development & delivery of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and Program Management
     
    KEY QUALIFICATIONS
    We’re looking for exceptional talent to augment our dynamic team. You must be highly skilled in designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating learning and development ILT solutions with at least three years of directly related experience.
    You must be well versed in analyzing learning and development needs, working collaboratively with clients and applying best practice instructional design and delivery methodologies, specifically for ILT.   
     
    You must also be able to deliver, manage, and evaluate learning and development projects and programs effectively for the benefit of the entire enterprise.
     
    And you must be strongly self-directed and a team player who can successfully engage with employees and leaders at all levels across the enterprise. 
     
    Are you up to the challenge?

    NOTE:  Please see Cover Letter Requirement in "Additional Posting Information for Canididates" below
     
    Major Duties & Responsibilities
    • Evaluate and determine short and long-term learning and development needs based on analysis of business requirements, considering both internal organizational factors and external environmental conditions. Assess and advise on whether training is an appropriate solution vs. other potential solutions.
       
    • Conduct business, learning and employee performance analysis as an internal consultant by working with managers, supervisors and employees to determine performance needs and KSA (knowledge, skill and ability) gaps. You will proactively identify skill-related risks to the business and employee performance. You will also perform root-cause analysis and design and deliver learning and development strategies to close performance gaps.
       
    • Design, develop, deliver and manage a wide array of enterprise-wide learning and development programs, projects, and services that support and advance SMUD’s business strategies, and meet identified learning and development needs.
       
    • Design, develop and deliver ILT classroom learning and development programs and services. You will set instructional and performance objectives that use adult learning principles and address differences in learning styles, while also considering different levels of prior knowledge of a given subject.  Working closely with business unit representatives, end-users and the internal learning and development community, you will craft solutions for performance support and professional learning needs.
       
    • Manage external learning and development vendors to ensure a high quality of service and financial management, through effective contract management and performance monitoring.
       
    • Apply Kirkpatrick evaluation framework, e.g., measuring the impact of the training you design to ensure learning gain, on-the-job application and cost/benefit analysis.  
       
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.
    Minimum Qualifications Experience:
    Three or more years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in employee learning and development needs assessment; ILT instructional design; learning program development and delivery; and evaluation and measurement methods and practices.

    Education:
    BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university majoring in Learning & Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design, Psychology, Public or Business Administration, or related field is highly desirable.

    Knowledge of:
    • Concepts and systems related to adult learning
    • Instructional design and delivery methods (including ADDIE, SAM and other rapid or agile frameworks)
    • Instructor-Led Training (ILT) design, development and delivery principles and practices
    • Best practice employee development and training techniques
    • Methods to evaluate and measure learning impact
    • Business and employee performance improvement methods
    • Human Performance Improvement (HPI) gap analysis concepts and techniques
    • Employee coaching techniques
    • Program and project management principles and practices
    • Change management principles and practices
    Skill to:
    • Analyze business strategies and objectives to determine employee learning and development needs.
    • Design, develop and deliver Instructor-Led Training (ILT) course solutions; including engaging and creative classroom-based learning activities, learning games, exercises to reinforce learning & ensure skill application, practice and feedback.
    • Design, develop, deliver and manage large-scale, enterprise-wide learning and development projects and/or programs.
    • Measure, evaluate and quantify the impact of learning and development work efforts.
    • Proactively analyze skill-related risks to the business; develop and present value-added learning and development plans to management, and gain support for such plans.
    • Design and lead effective team building exercises.
    • Assess employee learning needs and provide effective feedback and coaching; Conduct career, workplace and personality assessments.
    • Communicate technical and non-technical information clearly, factually, concisely and tactfully to small and large groups of employees, taking into account the audience and nature of information.
    • Determine and analyze the costs and benefits of electing to use external training programs, write requests for proposals (RFP), evaluate and select vendors, and manage contracts.
    • Proficiently use common MS Office application (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point) and learning technology tools and equipment.
    • Establish and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships.
    • Collaborate and coordinate closely with all levels of employees and leaders across SMUD.
    • Proficient in knowledge and skills related to topic areas currently taught; (e.g. communication skills; career development / career coaching business acumen (i.e. project management, business negotiation, business analysis, etc);  management & leadership skills; and other related topics.
    Desirable Qualifications Experience developing, delivering and managing large-scale learning and development programs and projects.

    Certifications in learning methodology and approaches (e.g. ATD CPLP certification; ATD Master Trainer; ATD Master Performance
    Consultant, or ISPI CPT certification).

    Certifications in learning approaches (e.g. Vital Smarts, DDI, Train-the-Trainer certification, etc.).

    Certification and proficiency in career and personality assessments (e.g. MBTI, Strong, values).
     
    Additional Posting Info for Candidate COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT: Please respond to the following in your cover letter.  Failure to respond to these inquiries/questions may preclude you from moving forward in this process.

    1. Background - Please provide the following information:

     a. Work experience -Include position title, department, company name, years in position. Begin with your most recent position and work backwards.
     b. Education & Training - Include degrees earned or in progress; name of the institution you attended; dates attended; plus, any learning and development related certifications or additional training relevant to position.

    2. Learning and Development Experience - Please describe your experience with the following:

     a. Learning and development needs assessment and evaluation.  Please describe your experience in performing needs assessment and gap analysis, and developing learning and development solutions.  Specify your role and responsibilities, years of experience and where your experience was acquired.  
     
     b. Learning and development program management:  Please describe your experience with developing, implementing and managing large-scale learning and development related programs.  Please include and specify any enterprise-wide applications.   Specify your roles and responsibilities, years of experience and where your experience was acquired.

     c. ILT design and curriculum development:  Please describe your experience with training design, classroom curriculum development and in-class training facilitation.   Specify your roles and responsibilities, years of experience, the topics trained, and where your experience was acquired.

    3.  External learning and development vendor management 

    Describe your experience with identifying, assessing, hiring and managing external learning and development vendors, including writing and evaluating requests for proposals and contract management experience.   Specify your roles and responsibilities, years of experience and where your experience was acquired.

    4. Professional Development

    Please list any professional training-related organizations in which you maintain an active membership. What is the nature of your activities with these associations?

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  • 29 Mar 2017 8:54 AM | Anonymous

    Director of Learning & Development - Berkeley, CA  

    About Berkeley

    The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.

    Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.

    Departmental Overview

    About Central HR - we are proud to play a key role in supporting the teaching, research, and public service mission here at Berkeley. We do this by leading and partnering with the university in developing the workplace for the future through delivery of high quality, cost effective, integrated services and promoting of an engaged, high performing, and inclusive campus community. Especially in periods of organizational change when things can get tricky, our Central HR professionals assist campus managers with policy, culture, and compliance issues, as well as the professional development of their staff.

    About Learning & Development - we build individual and team capability by supporting career mobility and enabling a campus-wide culture of continuous learning aligned with organizational priorities. In other words, we put the right learning opportunities in front of the right people at the right time.

    Responsibilities

    The Director, Learning & Development serves as the Chief Learning Officer. The position manages the necessary infrastructure to implement campus-wide staff learning supporting supervisory, management, functional, technical and non-technical learning and professional development efforts for campus staff and faculty administrators. Working closely with business units and campus leadership, the incumbent will determine learning needs and implement appropriate programs and approaches to address them. The position will also oversee the identification and implementation of a new campus-wide strategy for employee engagement.

    • Achieves organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of highly-talented learning professionals who oversee a diverse set of learning programs and systems. 
    • Develops strategies and policies, manages human, financial and physical resources, with a high degree of autonomy.  
    • Develops, communicates and manages the use of staff development funds to ensure return on investment and campus impact.
    • Anticipates future unit needs, challenges and opportunities, and collaborates with multiple campus constituencies on long-range planning. Influences organizational leadership on strategic workforce development initiatives. 
    • Maintains effective professional relationships with campus department managers as well as other managers in the field.

    Required Qualifications

    • Strong understanding of the goals of the university and ways in which this position can support those goals.
      Robust knowledge of learning and development programs and campus business strategies to ensure proper alignment of learning programs.
      Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
      Extensive management skills, including skills in directing and developing staff members.

      Education/Training:

      Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Master's degree in related area preferred.

    Salary & Benefits

    Salary is commensurate with experience.  For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

    http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

    How to Apply

    Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

    Conviction History Background

    This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.  Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.    The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
    For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
    http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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  • 19 Mar 2017 8:28 PM | Anonymous

    Training Facilitator - Sacramento, CA 

    THE POSITION

    CPS HR Consulting is looking for an outgoing person with excellent interpersonal skills who is able to successfully facilitate the learning and application of skills for groups of public sector supervisors and managers.  The person we are looking for is skilled at reading other people and easily adapts their own style according to what is needed in any given situation.  The successful candidate will champion change almost to the point of obsession, while creating change through training, facilitation, and relationship building. 

     

    The incumbent will be assisting leader trainers within a public sector agency in delivering an existing curriculum to the managers and supervisors who report to the leader.  The incumbent will bring energy and enthusiasm to the groups while focusing attention on the leader-trainer.  She or he will be preparing the leader for the training, and assisting during the training by co-facilitating each session. 

     

    Frequent travel will be required, and engagements are typically 1 to 3 days in length for a period of at least six weeks.  Work is project-based, and the position is not regular or full-time.  The position is based in Sacramento, but the incumbent can be located anywhere in California.

     

    REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES:

    • Puts business leader trainer and the client’s needs first.

    • Able to learn and teach a set of skills from an established curriculum, going beyond surface level comprehension.

    • Highly collaborative, influential, and able to spotlight the attention on the business leader trainers.

    • Build a strong relationship with an organization’s executive leader and be seen as an invaluable resource to meet his or her objectives.

    • Able to build strong interpersonal relationships with the business leader trainers, and to make them feel safe, supported, and confident, even if the leader has never trained a course before.

    • Able to have fun, get everyone involved, and tell an engaging story.

    • Coach leader trainers using the change model of Conceptual, Behavioral, Motivational, and Attentional to identify and resolve barriers to changing interpersonal habits.

    • Can engage the group in exploration of a topic, yet keep them on course.

    • Exhibits excitement to help the organization change its culture, and transmits that enthusiasm to all participants, executives, leader trainers, and trainees.

    • Able to adeptly use PowerPoint and multi-media training elements as well as flip charts and large and small group discussions.

    • Takes initiative and ownership of all aspects of the program implementation, including scheduling, materials, relationships, inputting and maintaining implementation dashboard, and troubleshooting.

    • Keeps all parties fully informed and meets regularly with the organization’s executive and the CPS HR support team.

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s degree required

    EXPERIENCE:  Must have at least three years of facilitation and training experience.  A background in change management and leadership development is desirable.  A familiarity with government agency structure and management would be helpful.  Must be a great facilitator, communicator, and champion of change.

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  • 19 Mar 2017 8:20 PM | Anonymous

    Human Resources Director - Dixon, CA

    Job Description :

    The Human Resources Director will support our Dixon CA Distribution, and  Logistics and Customer Service teams.  In this highly visible role, the successful candidate will serve as a forward-thinking leader and partner, responsible for identifying, developing and implementing key human resources initiatives that will substantially enhance the success of our business.  This position will report directly to the Vice President, Human Resources and and will be working in our Dixon, CA distribution center.  The HR Director will be responsible for partnering with teams on all activities from employee relations, performance management and compensation, organization support, talent acquisition, learning and development.
     
    The Human Resources Director will demonstrate sound moral character and judgment: decisions come from a fact-based and informed position. S/he will possess outstanding skills of influence and diplomacy and shall be strategic, challenging, proactive, courageous and inspiring.  Key to success in this role is a passion for employee engagement, an eye for innovation and an adaptable and nimble approach. 
     
    About the role
     

    • Guide management through organizational development and change management initiatives including organization design, evolution, development, etc.
    • Actively pursue knowledge of business practices, compliance, policies, organization structure, roles and responsibilities to better understand the business.
    • Build relationships with employees at all levels; assure that new employees integrate are appropriately on boarded, engaged and productive.
    • Partner with leadership to develop an innovative hiring strategy that is aligned with our business initiatives and create programs and initiatives to support a strong referral based strategy.
    • Work closely with management to identify areas for increased productivity through metrics and observation; partner to develop human resources or operational strategies and initiatives to increase productivity and engagement.
    • Diagnose opportunities for learning and development programs on a budget; develop and facilitate organization-specific training sessions; assess training effectiveness through evaluations.
    • Partner with management to resolve employee relation issues in a timely and effective manner; provide coaching and counseling to management and staff; collaborate with legal counsel on issues as appropriate.
    • Support the compensation review process to ensure consistent and fair decisions are made in regards to promotion, bonus and salary increases; provide training and counseling on the performance management process.
    • Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with all state, local and federal employment related compliance obligations and actively assess and evolve policies, procedures and practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
    • Facilitate attendance and leave of absence programs for managers and employees in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
    • Partner closely with home office partners regarding safety, workers compensation, payroll, timekeeping, communications and corporate initiatives impacting the DC.
    • Lead, inspire, support and develop the human resources administrative DC team.

    Job Requirements :

    Requirements
     

    • Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of Human Resources experience in a distribution, creative, retail, or brand-focused environment.
    • CA employment law experience a must.
    • Minimum of 57 years of Managerial experience
    • Build and inspire a high-performing HR team to over-deliver
    • HR Generalist experience (employee relations, training and development, coaching/counseling, change management, recruiting etc.)
    • Demonstrated business acumen: intellectually curious about organizational systems and structures, business strategies, and informed about emerging industry trends
    • Verifiable track record of success partnering with management, serving as a credible and trusted resource.
    • Demonstrated strategic thinking: able to envision, distill, communicate, develop and implement short and long-term human resource/change management initiatives.
    • Outstanding interpersonal skills; demonstrated influence and diplomacy at all levels
    • Technologically astute and experience with HRIS systems, project management tools and integration of systems to support the business
    • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
    • Flexible and adaptable to changing business requirements.
    • Creative problem-solving abilities.
    • Unwavering commitment to service and quality
    • Drive to challenge the status quo and push your team and the company forward

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  • 19 Mar 2017 8:19 PM | Anonymous

    Health Education Instructor II - Sacramento, CA

    Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Northern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. From our financial, business, and IT experts, to our RNs, allied health professionals, and physicians, we work together to provide the best care experience to our members and the communities we serve. As one of the most diverse regions in the country, Northern California offers everything from the majestic Sierra Mountains, to breathtaking Yosemite, to world-renowned Napa Valley. Here, you'll discover the cultural and recreational diversity that makes Northern California one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work. As Northern California's largest health plan, Kaiser Permanente provides you with the resources and opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. Join us.  

    Description

     

    Conducts health education classes using basic to moderately difficult or varied curriculum designed for the improvement of health of Kaiser members and non-members. May conduct classes of various health related topics.

     

    Essential Functions:
    • Teaches and models self-management skills, concepts, resources and tools related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification to class participants.
    • Assists participants in developing specific behavioral goals.
    • Provides individual instruction and counseling as needed.
    • Assesses needs of class participants and modifies class content or teaching methods to meet those needs.
    • Applies evidence-based education techniques in teaching methods.
    • Answers questions and provides class participants with appropriate resources of information.
    • Arranges and coordinates room set-up, availability of materials and audio/visual equipment.
    • Maintains records of training activities including attendance rosters, homework assignments, class evaluations and timesheets or phone TIME system.
    • Administers and collects class evaluation forms and class fees.
    • Conducts follow-up phones calls to participants including those who missed sessions to determine reason for absence, monitor progress of participants and answer related questions.
    • Completes required continuous training and education such as those related to workplace safety, legal and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licenser requirements and department specific requirements.
    • Maintains and promotes knowledge and utilization of resources related to health, lifestyle change and behavior modification offered by Kaiser Permanente and through the community.

    Qualifications

     

    Basic Qualifications:
    Experience
    • Minimum one (1) year of experience teaching classes or conducting training programs.
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field to field of course instruction.
    • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
    License, Certification, Registration
    • Licensed or professional credentials or certification in the field as appropriate to the course instruction.
     
    Additional Requirements:
    • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to function independently and exercise professional judgment.
    • Demonstrated skills in teaching techniques and presentation.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate diverse groups of people with understanding of group dynamics.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and group process.
    • Basic knowledge of health concepts, preventive health care and behavior change.
    • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

     

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • N/A

    Primary Location

    : California-Sacramento-S. Sacramento Hospital 6600 Bruceville Rd.   Scheduled Hours (1-40): 0 Shift: Variable Working Days: On-Call Working Hours Start: On-Call Working Hours End: On-Call 

    Schedule

    : Call-in/On-Call 

    Job Type

    : Standard 

    Employee Status

    : Regular Employee Group (Union Affiliation): Non-Union, Non-Exempt 

    Job Level

    : Individual Contributor 

    Job

    : Education / Training Public Department Name: Health Education 

    Travel

    : No Job Eligible for Benefits: No  

     External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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  • 19 Mar 2017 8:14 PM | Anonymous

    Learning Center Coordinator - Sacramento, CA 

    This position regularly performs a variety of complex duties involving review or processing of data, technology and/or information which requires the interpretation and application of specialized technical or program knowledge. The individual in this position exercises a high degree of independence, initiative and originality with little day-to-day supervision; may also perform some secretarial duties; may work on special projects and/or act as lead person in scheduling, training and assisting less experienced clerical staff in the performance of the department’s work.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

     

    The minimum requirements for this position include a high school diploma, or successful completion of a business school curriculum and one year of experience as an Office Assistant II at Dignity Health, or three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, one year of which is equivalent to that of a Senior Office Assistant at Dignity Health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

     

    Knowledge of: 

    •  Modern office methods, supplies and equipment
    • Establishment and maintenance of filing systems
    • Correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation
    • Some knowledge of medical terminology and hospital operations and functions
    • Principles of effective training
    • Personal computers, word processing and database applications (e.g. Lawson, HealthStream).
    • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Professional Office Suite
    • Standards of Conduct/Corporate Integrity Agreement
    • HIPAA

     

    Ability to:   

    • Organize work, establish priorities and manage time
    • Recognize needs and act on own initiative
    • Evaluate fluid situations accurately, trouble-shoot and take appropriate action
    • Work independently without close supervision
    • Provide exceptional customer service
    • Perform complex clerical work, following oral and written directions
    • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports using manual and computer information; keep multi-faceted records and make arithmetic computations
    • Communicate detailed program information to employees and others
    • Keep a variety of records and information; enter and retrieve data from a computer; operate a variety of software programs
    • Type at a speed of not less than 50 words per minute
    • Operate a variety of office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, and point of service machine.
    • Provide service to a wide variety of people in person and by telephone, utilizing effective oral and written communication skills
    • Prepare correspondence, utilizing a wide knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and spelling
    • Train and provide guidance to others in the performance of their duties
    • Produce accurate work with attention to detail
    • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

     

    PHYSICAL FACTORS:   

    • Physically able to walk, stand, stoop and lift
    • Good manual dexterity
    • Visual and auditory acuity

    Position responsibilities

    1. Greet customers (visitors, patients, staff and physicians) in person and on the telephone; providing information, taking messages and/or referring to appropriate individual or department.
    2. Maintain all training data for assigned programs and run reports for sign-in sheets, class attendance, certificate generation if needed, or training history. * Utilize Apperson test scanner machine to run reports depicting the most often missed questions on ACLS & PALS exams.  
    3. Extract data pertinent to CLC statistics, productivity, etc. 
    4. Design forms and processes as necessary for use by CLC staff, i.e., flyers/brochures, process for CE approval, contract approval, book loans, etc. 
    5. Maintain “NO SHOW” database to track the number of students who register, but do not attend CLC’s ACLS & PALS courses.
    6. Inservice staff on proper utilization of forms and the effect and/or benefit to the department and organization. 
    7. Assist with interview process for clerical support personal as needed. 
    8. Orient and train new clerical support persons as hired. 
    9. Support internal committees with specific projects, procedural and forms development. 
    10. Suggest and implement new ideas for improved departmental efficiency. 
    11. Administrative Secretarial support for Director of Clinical Education. 
    12. Support educators in their projects and assigned tasks as requested, by providing feedback and support and ideas for process improvement. 
    13. Support Instructional Media Specialist in preparation and shipping of education DVDs to/from hospitals as needed.  Assist in project by reviewing and cataloguing video materials.  
    14. Type correspondence and meeting minutes for staff and/or regional groups. 
    15. Research cost effective purchases for the department. 
    16. Inventory and order all supplies and resource materials needed in the department. 
    17. Process all outside class CEs, which includes putting into HealthStream and providing certificates to outside instructors and attendees, maintaining records of said classes and corresponding with outside educators.  
    18. Create Requisitions/Purchase Orders in Lawson Requisition Center for purchased equipment, supplies and services. 
    19. Approve invoices in Lawson and troubleshoot unpaid invoices with vendors, Accounts Payable and Purchasing. 
    20. Serve as main point of contact for all vendors. 
    21. Maintain accurate CE files, computer training history records, instructor files and teaching records meeting specific Board requirements.
    22. Responsible for keeping current CLC’s continuing education provider status with CE Boards, including check requests and assembling required documents needed for renewal.
    23. Maintain class registration and determine instructor ratios, as needed. 
    24. Collaborate with program manager, as needed, assisting in coordination of instructors, posting instructor’s training hours, distribution of homework or books, course paperwork and handouts, AV equipment and room set-up/clean-up and post class paperwork completion. 
    25. Maintain new hire roster, handouts, food (breakfast & lunch) ordering and massive room set up bi-monthly for NEO (New Employee Orientation). 
    26. Assist guest instructors as needed. 
    27. Arrange catering as requested.  
    28. Assist with room set up and tear down for classes and meetings. 
    29. Maintain instructor database as needed and ensure non-Dignity instructors have current contracts. *To include all teaching history for over 70 AHA Instructors. 
    30. Communicate course offerings to GSSA and non-Dignity facilities, as needed. 
    31. Communicate and/or post training records or competency validations to managers throughout the region as appropriate. Create competency validation for new hire nurses, email to appropriate manager and compile competency paperwork to be sent by interoffice mail to manager. *Provide copies of all students (ACLS, PALS & BLS) AHA cards to the staffing offices for the purpose of employee compliance.
    32. Administrative support for Educators and coordinate coverage of classes and/or outside instructors. *Email AHA Instructors with reminders of their selected teaching dates & times.
    33. Provide customers with course information as requested.
    34. Coordinates necessary office and/or equipment repairs with vendors/workers.
    35. Process payments or refunds and Interdepartmental Transfers, following department procedures.
    36. Process quarterly interdepartmental charges for HealthStream NRP online testing, Apex Stroke Competency Series Testing, and HealthStream charge backs. 
    37. Provide room and equipment scheduling services utilizing scheduling software for CLC and hospitals as requested.
    38. Coordinate all computer lab scheduling, including semester specific nursing student training.  
    39. Prepare weekly power point TV displays of daily class schedules. Run monthly classroom reports. 
    40. Provide back-up coverage/support to support staff during absences. 
    41. Interim program manager for CPR/BLS. 
    42. All other tasks as needed or necessary.

     

    EHR TRAINER DUTIES (Excerpt from the “Computer/EHR Trainer” Job Description)

     

    KEY ACTIVITIES

     

    1.  Assist Computer Training Specialist/Program Manager with program development, implementation and evaluation.
    2. Maintain records on program participation, supplies, and equipment.
    3. Coach participants to reinforce the application of program skills. 
    4. Observe applied skills of program participants. 
    5. Communicate with managers regarding employee competency and learning needs, and assist with development of individual/unit education plans.
    PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

     

    1. Ensure that all actions taken and all methods used to produce the results outlined below incorporate and promote GSSA’s Business Plan. 
    2. Teach and evaluate EHR computer training programs to effectively prepare designated employees to carry out their job responsibilities and to increase their level of job knowledge and satisfaction. 
    3. Participate in the assessment of the computer training needs of designated employees; participate in the design of effective curricula to include teaching modules, training manuals, resource materials and audio-visual materials to ensure the dissemination of appropriate information in a timely and efficient manner. 
    4. Coordinator semester specific Cerner training with contracted nursing schools.
    5. Provision and troubleshoot Cerner access for nursing students and nursing faculty.
    6. Ensure computer hardware is updated with current software to run computer training programs and is accessible to staff. Update and troubleshoot training domain (e.g., LearnB, TrainB, etc.) workarounds as needed.
    7. Maintain records and recommend policies and procedures for program participation, use of supplies, and use of equipment to accurately monitor and maximize organizational resources. 
    8. Accommodate work schedules to meet the needs of Collaborative Learning Center and GSSA. 
    9. Supports other computer applications in the department as needed. 
    10. Travel routinely between campuses and other agencies, as required, to meet customer needs. 
    11. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility/savings in program planning and delivery.

     

    Instructional Strategies

    1. Selects teaching methodology based on desired learning outcome(s), learner needs and environmental constraints – Troubleshoot weekly capacity issues specific to Nursing Orientation.
    2. Utilizes/supports formal instruction strategies (instructor-led, workshops)
    3. Utilizes/supports virtual instructional strategies (e-learning, webinars)
    4. Assists learners in navigating virtual instructional opportunities
    5. Promotes active involvement of the learner
    6. Provides for a variety of teaching strategies that promote problem solving and learning transfer
    7. Ensures audiovisuals are easily read, attractively designed and have current content
    8. Maintains a classroom environment that enhances learning and promotes positive behavior

    Team Behaviors

    1. Works effectively as a team member.
    2. Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities
    3. Adjusts schedule as needed to meet needs of customers
    4. Alters educational plans as needed to meet organizational goals
    5. Adapts to changing circumstances
    6. Manages change positively
    7. Adjusts priorities/teaching techniques to meet learner needs
    8. Meets deadlines by organizing and prioritizing work to be done
    9. Regularly assesses own competence in required skills
    10. Develops plan to increase educational competence
    11. Thinks “outside the box,” seeks new ways of doing things, is innovative and proactive, and has a positive attitude toward change

    Specific Knowledge

     

    • Adult learning principles which must be used during program development and delivery
    • Safe and effective use of AV and electrical equipment
    • Effective oral and written communication skills
    • Strong organization, prioritization and time management skills
    • Medical terminology
    • Experience in presenting computer training sessions
    • Knowledge of clinical practice documentation requirements, workflow and operating procedures
    • Competency assessment/validation
    • Change process
    • Coaching
    • Facilitation/Group dynamics
    • Needs assessment

     

     

     

     

     

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    About Us

    Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, is a 20-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 55,000 employees, and more than 380 care centers, including hospitals, urgent and occupational care, imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Head­quartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. In FY14, Dignity Health provided nearly $2 billion in charitable care and services.


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  • 13 Mar 2017 8:42 PM | Anonymous

    eLearning Designer - Sacramento, CA

    The eLearning Designer develops online courses through the application and utilization of adult learning principles and eLearning tools. This position provides expertise regarding eLearning format integrity and new learning technologies. Working with subject-matter experts and vendors, the Learning Designer creates engaging online content to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals. 
    TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS: 
    1. Design, develop and revise eLearning compliance courses. Manage content review process, validating learning objectives and course effectiveness. 
    2. Establish best practices surrounding content development, materials, media and testing, including creating design templates and identifying opportunities to streamline the production process. 
    3. Develop storyboards and scripts with text, voice, sound, and graphics. 
    4. Review deliverables for completeness, compliance with standards, consistency with design documents, and confirmation that learning objectives were met based on results of analyses; create and execute functionality test plans. 
    5. Maintain an understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance.

    Contact

    Stacey Alarcon 
    Corporate Recruiter 
    916-732-2713

  • 13 Mar 2017 8:41 PM | Anonymous

    Senior Corporate Trainer - Folsom, CA

    Job Description

    SUMMARY

    Under the direction of the AVP Employee Services, designs, develops and conducts training programs to develop skills of new leaders and to improve leadership effectiveness for more tenured leaders. Develops and supports Brand Promise training to enrich awareness and integrate behaviors into SAFE’s culture. Responsible for developing programs to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual should also possess some form of leadership skills to effectively direct trainees while in a training class environment and have the ability to properly evaluate comprehension and application of subject material. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working in a human resources position preferred.

    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    · Demonstrated success developing and presenting classroom training programs

    · Strong knowledge of adult learning principles

    · Excellent skills in the following: written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, research, analytical, technical and creative problem solving

    · Strong PC skills (MS Office products).

    · Keen understanding of various e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of online learning initiatives

    · Ability to research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting this research

    · Ability to quickly learn and apply new processes and technologies

    · Ability to work with minimal supervision

    · Ability to present a positive, professional appearance and convey a professional demeanor in the performance of assigned duties

    · Manage multiple projects in fast-paced dynamic environment

    Additional Information

    SAFE Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    Interested candidates should visit the SAFE career site at safecu.org and complete an online application. 
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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  • 05 Mar 2017 9:16 PM | Anonymous

    Public Education Specialist - Sacramento, CA

     Requisition Number:

    03017930  

    Recruitment Open To:

    UCD/UCDHS Employees and General Public  

    Final Filing Date

    03-17-2017  

    Closing Date:

    Open Until Filled  

    Position:

    PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALIST  

    Payroll Title

    PUBL EDUC SPEC 4  

    Number of Positions:

    1  

    Salary:

    $4,366.67-$8,616.67/mo; salary commensurate with experience  

     

    Appointment Type:

    Career  

    Appointment Description:

    100%.Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM  

     

    Overtime Eligible:
    (FLSA)

    Exempt  

    Union/HEERA Representation:

    This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit  

    Department:

    UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - 027025  

    Department Description:

    UC Davis Extension is the continuing and professional education division of UC Davis. In this capacity, UC Davis Extension partners with campus schools, colleges and faculty to create global access to the distinctive knowledge and resources of UC Davis. UC Davis Extension instructors include outstanding faculty from across UC Davis as well as distinctive working professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. Last year, UC Davis Extension recorded nearly 58,000 enrollments in more than 3,000 classes, serving students from all 50 states and 105 countries. Courses are offered onsite and online in a variety of formats, including short courses, conferences, certificate programs and self-supporting master's degrees. Courses are open to the public and offered on a contract basis through partnerships with private companies, government agencies and international peer universities. UC Davis Extension is completely self-supporting, generating more than $40 million in annual revenue from course fees, public and private contracts and grants. Each year UC Davis Extension contributes more than $9 million to UC Davis in the form of revenue shared with partner schools and colleges, fees and assessments, and course discounts extended to staff and faculty. As an academic unit of the University, UC Davis Extension employs over 230 employees (career, academic, contract & limited) and more than 60 student employees during peak periods, and draws on the expertise of over 400 by agreement instructors.  

    Location:

    Davis  

    Allow Applicants to Attach:

    Resume
    Cover Letter
    References  

    Position Details

     

    Job Summary:

    Under the direction and in collaboration with the Academic Coordinator, act as developer of curriculum for training contracts that fluctuate between $1.2 and 1.5 million annually depending on the scope of contracts and with other state and private human service agencies as requested. These contracts provide for approximately 1800 to 2000 training units/days annually generating approximately 100,000 enrollments annually. With a high degree of autonomy, develop and maintain professional relationships statewide with County Welfare Directors; conducting needs assessment with them, their leadership teams and training officers, and developing training plans to meet the identified needs. Develop and maintain professional relationships with subject matter experts in the field of human services and contractors to ensure successful assessment, development and implementation of customized training. Assist with recruitment of instructors. Development and analysis of curriculum to assure it meets adult learning standards and course objectives are met within the content. Provide support to county human services agencies to assure transfer of learning. Monitor instructors through on-site observations and program evaluations and provide feedback to assure quality in delivery of programs. Lead workgroups in developing and delivering the National Tribal TANF Institutes. Lead work teams of subject matter experts to develop learning content for client service topics, such as Aging and Adult Services, In Home Supportive Services, as well as Eligibility, Child Welfare and Employment Services programs. Maintain client satisfaction that fosters retention and expansion of annual contracts.  

    Physical Demands:

    Lift or transport materials weighing up to 50 lbs.  

    Work Environment:

    UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
    Additional information and specifics regarding the policy are available at http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/index.html

    A valid driver's license required. Work occasional overtime. Out of town meetings and overnight travel to various locations throughout US.

    May be eligible for telecommuting.  

     

    Background Check Required:

    This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

    Yes  

     

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    -Experience in human services programs and practices.
    -Knowledge of principles of adult learning and continuing education.
    -Experience with project and contract/client management in at least one of the following: organizational development, public social services.
    -Experience in planning/coordinating educational events such as conferences, workshops or symposiums.
    -Experience to identify and evaluate program needs to develop and implement new programs/services as well obtain goals and objectives of requested services.
    -Skills to synthesize information and convey it to instructors for the development of course curriculum.
    -Experience to develop and analyze lesson plans, course handout materials and training to determine if goals and objectives are met.
    -Knowledge to evaluate programs by comparing program objectives to measurable program outcomes.
    -Knowledge to develop recommendations for senior management based upon program evaluation results.
    -Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with diverse and culturally sensitive client bases including public relations skills to maintain the highest level of customer service, communicate professionally, orally, in writing and before groups.
    -Excellent oral and written communication skills including editing and proofreading skills to quickly and accurately produce letters, memos, reports, marketing materials, etc.
    -Analytical skills to define a problem, identify issues, analyze data and alternative solutions, weigh consequences of solutions and make recommendations and decisions
    -Experience developing and implementing marketing strategies to include generating new marketing ideas, identifying strategic outlets for promotions and identifying target audiences.
    -Experience working independently, organizing own work, establishing priorities, developing a course of action, monitoring the plan, reviewing and evaluating results.
    -Experience using MS Office Suite for Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), databases and business tracking systems.
    -General accounting experience to develop course and program budgets, monitor course costs and analyze financial reports.  

    Preferred Qualifications:

    -Experience working in one or more of the following fields: Aging and Adult Services, In Home Supportive Services Eligibility, Child Welfare and Employment Services.
    -Experience in developing and facilitating meaning learning content to a diverse and experienced audience
    -Experience identifying, recruiting, hiring and negotiating compensation for instructors and speakers.
    -Experience in using automated and computerized financial systems including DaFIS and Decision Support.
    -Understands the needs of state and county human services systems to ensure training is organized and delivered cost effectively and in compliance with policies and practices  

     

    Quick Link To This Position:

    www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=75193  

     

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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  • 05 Mar 2017 9:12 PM | Anonymous

    Training Intermediate - El Dorado Hills, CA 

    Description

    Looking for a chance to do meaningful work that touches millions? Come join the hardest working, nonprofit health plan in California and help us shape the future of health care. Blue Shield of California is focused on transforming health care by making it more accessible, affordable and customer-centric. Being a mission-driven organization means we do much more than serve our 3.5 million members: we were the first health plan in the nation to limit our annual net income to 2 percent of revenue and return the difference to our customers and the community, and since 2005 we have contributed more than $325 million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation to improve community health and end domestic violence. We also believe that a healthier California begins with our employees, so we provide them with resources to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through our award-winning wellness program, Wellvolution.

     

    We're hiring smart thinkers and doers who want to work for a leader and innovator in the challenging, ever-changing healthcare space. Come and help us make health care better for everyone.

     

    The intermediate trainer is accountable for influencing and creating operational capabilities that meet specific performance objectives. They deliver training globally, including locations across California as well as at onshore and offshore vendors. They facilitate and influence global operational leadership by communicating sensitive performance issues while identifying and implementing creative and practical solutions. They indirectly manage, and coach the performance of up to 24 trainees by providing timely and constructive feedback during training programs. They are responsible for assessing, validating, and reporting trainee competency and learning results. They are also accountable for facilitating the creation of development plans to address any proficiency gaps.

     

    Qualifications

     

    Qualifications:
     

    ·         Experience at Senior or Lead level preferred

    ·         2 – 4 years of experience in training is preferred

    ·         Ability to travel on/offshore for extended timeframes

    ·         Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

    ·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

    ·         Good presentation skills, including ability to effectively deliver and communicate content

    ·         Good organizational skills

    ·         Ability to meet expected deliverable due dates despite changing priorities

    ·         Good presentation skills, including ability to effectively deliver and communicate content

    ·         Ability to effectively explain errors and coach a learner towards improvement

    ·         Basic facilitation skills

    ·         Customer Service experience preferred but not required

    External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.

     

    Job

    : Training 

    Primary Location

    : United States of America-California-El Dorado Hills 

    Organization

    : Customer Experience 

    Schedule

    : Full-time

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