What Does a Staff Development Coordinator Do?
You’ve undoubtedly seen the motivational posters that decorate employee break rooms. They are filled with slogans such as “Together Everyone Achieves More” or “Believe and Succeed.” For many, these are empty mantras. For us, they are not merely words for posters – they are a reflection of who we are.
The candidate who fills a staff development coordinator job must join us in this desire for excellence.
But how much do you know about what goes into this job?
We’ll show you a staff developer coordinator job description and what type of education you need to obtain one of these positions at a long-term care facility such as East Carolina Rehabilitation and Wellness.
Staff Developer Coordinator Job Description
In short, a staff development coordinator has multiple responsibilities, but they all center around onboarding new employees and helping current employees improve in order to better serve residents and patients.
Why is this important? Nurses, LPNs and CNAs must always be aware of licensure renewals, competency training and assurance that they are following best practices. Because long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities are always under scrutiny by regulators—especially during the COVID pandemic—a staff development coordinator job in a long term care facility has numerous responsibilities to be sure everything runs smoothly and requirements are always met.
Other responsibilities of a staff development coordinator include:
- Maintaining a budget
- Training new staff
- Create and implement training programs
- Recognizing which training programs need to be completed
Is Staff Development Coordinator a Long-term Job?
It certainly can be. The goal of staff development coordinator jobs is to provide a long-term resource for employees
We are looking for staff development coordinators in Greenville who will become a natural extension of our East Carolina Rehabilitation and Wellness family.
What Kind of Education Does I Need?
While you can be a staff development coordinator with an associates degree, most coordinators in the field have a bachelor’s degree. Some may even have a master’s degree.
Why Apply for a Job at East Carolina Rehabilitation and Wellness?
At East Carolina Rehabilitation and Wellness, we know the importance of staff development—working together makes us all better and enables us to provide the best possible outcomes for the assisted living and skilled nursing residence of our community.
We offer:
- 401(k) and matching 401 (k)
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
In addition, we’re located in Greenville, NC, if you’re looking for a staff development coordinator position near you. Greenville is home to East Carolina University and all the interesting programs, athletic events and concerts you’d find at a large research university.
You can learn more about our job openings by exploring this website and discovering the benefits of joining our team.