Job/Position DescriptionCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Training and Development Specialist III provides complex (journey-level) educational activities and services to State Supported Living Center (SSLC) employees, as well as serves as subject matter expert on provision of services to individuals. Incorporates a perspective into developing, planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational and training programs/opportunities in new pre-service training, annual refresher training, and on-the-job training. Responsible for tracking and ensuring accuracy of SSLC curriculum. Ensures employees are effectively trained in the core and specialty competencies required for their position. Ensures accurate records of training are maintained and utilizes the training software program in maintaining and providing employee training records and in reporting training compliance. Tracks employee training for all SSLC employees. Maintains survey readiness for the department. Works under general supervision of the Competency and Training Department (CTD) Director, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.This position may be required to drive a state-owned vehicle.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Conducts training and maintains a positive learning environment that encourages employee participation and achievement of staff competency. Teaches core mandatory classes and local trainings to new hire employees as well as existing employees annually. This will include the employee conducting instructor lead courses to new and existing employees and will require being knowledgeable of all training materials and curriculum in order to accurately educat https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600907 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.