Join our Team!

Community Options has a unique opening in the Compliance-Training division within the Residential Services department as a Developmental Disabilities (DD) Training Specialist. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of training curriculum that meet state and federal Developmental Disabilities compliance regulations. The role works to identify training objectives by developing strategies, action plans and instructional materials necessary to achieve objectives. The primary goal of this position is to ensure consistent and high-quality training is provided to increase performance of employees and units being served. This is a fun role that has a lot of room for creativity and innovation!!

Who are we?

Community Options is a statewide organization with ten offices across North Dakota and countless programs tailored to individuals. Community Options works with individuals from all walks of life, through our person-centered approach, we can assist many people to recognize their potential:

• Mental health diagnosis
• Addiction
• Single parents
• Low-income or poverty
• Homelessness
• Justice Involved

Why Community Options?

• Health insurance starting at $100/month* (individual plan)
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid leave time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve!

The hourly wage for this position is $20 - $24 an hour depending on experience (DOE).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED), plus two (2) years' experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities. Preference with be given to incumbents with a Developmental Disability Certification from an accredited institution and/or a current First Aid and CPR Instructor certification.
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state and the ability to travel based on operational and clientele needs, this may include travel to outer, surrounding regions as assigned
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, to include Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), drug screening, and ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval
• Required to successfully complete required training and/or certification within specified time frame; time requirements will vary based on assigned training or certification programs.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of adult learning methods, instructional design and curriculum development.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to motivate and coach individual staff members
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize duties
• Ability to analyze problems; develop solutions at a functional and strategic level.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to company mission and values.
• Make ethical and professional decisions.

Other Skills and Experience:

• Always maintain professional manner with customers and staff.
• Public speaking experience.
• Understanding of human services and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Reporting to this position: None

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 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 accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are required to have the ability to climb (stairs), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulder), bend, twist, sit, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, fine motor manipulation, talk, hear, and complete repetitive motions; swimming may be required in direct care roles. Must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be subject to working with customers that exhibit behaviors that would require the employee to use possible physical de-escalation techniques.
• Work Environment: Employees work in indoor and/or outdoor environments, i.e., office, home, or community setting. Employees are required to operate a motor vehicle and travel as deemed necessary. Assigned work shifts and locations will vary depending on the customers' and/ or agency needs.

NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Community Options exists to help people live individually and be active in their community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Community Options does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.