KEPRO is a rapidly growing national quality improvement and care management organization. We work to ensure that over 20 million people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. KEPRO is seeking resumes for a highly experienced professional.

Education/Training Specialist

Summary Description 

Develops and maintains an approved training program as dictated by State guidelines.  Program shall include but is not limited to, new hire, remedial, and policy/process change modules and that provides all staff with the knowledge and skills they require to effectively, correctly, and competently perform the Contractor's responsibilities.

Accountabilities

• Develops, implements, and conducts on-site training courses, workshops and webinars. Responsible for planning, developing, facilitating, and evaluating education programs for Providers.


• Develop curriculum and provide training for HIPAA/HITECH compliance with established Federal/State protocols.


• Collaborate with Providers to comprehend overall goals, plan outreach interventions and develop effective communication strategies.


• Responsible for performing training needs assessments, designing and delivering curriculum and learning materials and for managing all phases of training interventions.


• Responsible for coordinating all training activities including accessing appropriate personnel and resources; conducting planning meetings and introducing courses; selecting co-facilitators as needed; preparing announcements; coordinating materials; monitoring program and/or seminar progress in order to evaluate content and staff. 

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree required Communications or Health Education field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Proficient at developing handouts, instructional materials and job aids.


• Capable of demonstrating solid coaching and development techniques.


• Ability to provide on-the-spot coaching and encouragement to employees in production.


• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and contribute both as an individual and a team member to achieve the goals of the department. 


• Ability to successfully respond to change and juggle multiple and changing priorities with sometimes conflicting deadlines. 


• Excellent communication, organization & team building skills plus a strong focus on customer service & provider relations required.


• Solid computer skills (copy/cut/paste, maneuvering screens and typing) required; must be proficient with MS Office.


• Demonstrated proficiency in educational software and to use the Internet as a research tool expected.

Experience 

• Minimum 4 years’ progressively responsible experience in training, preparing and delivering informational and instructional programs.


• Experience in a healthcare environment preferred.


• Experience in curriculum development, course planning and effective uses of technological education tools and audio/visual equipment.


• Experience in performing training needs assessments, designing and delivering curriculum and learning materials and for managing all phases of training interventions.

Mental and Physical Requirements               

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law in an attempt to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time; key and/or control objects; interact extensively with internal and external customers; occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasionally travel within the state.

KEPRO offers challenging careers, excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.  For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Only those candidates identified for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please.  Visit our website at www.KEPRO.com for more information on the KEPRO Family of Companies.   

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

KEPRO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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