PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Chief Planning and Performance officer, the Director of Training and Evidence Based Practice Implementation is responsible for overseeing CHNY’s agency-wide staff training plan, implementation of evidence-based and other proven models and all other learning and staff professional development initiatives at Covenant House New York (CHNY). This position ensures that there is a coordinated and strategic approach to training, model implementation and learning throughout the agency. This is a hybrid position.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Responsibilities to include but not limited to the following)

 

Training and Evidence-Based Model Implementation

Develops and implements an agency-wide training plan that addresses needs and expectations of all CHNY programs. 

Oversees training compliance and collaborates with leadership to ensure CHNY is providing all required training to staff, and all staff receive the required training.

Leads implementation of new best practices and approaches.

Supervises and collaborates with the Learning and Development Manager in organizing and scheduling monthly training to meet staff needs and accomplish training goals outlined in the agency training plan.

Develops, in partnership with program leadership, training implementation plans and manuals for new trainings and evidence-based and proven models the agency is adopting. 

Works to continuously improve and integrate core competencies of evidence based practice into the CHNY training plans.

Oversees and participates in monthly new employee orientation onboarding process.

Oversees implementation of multiple evidence based models (EBMs) being used at the agency, including leading the selection of EBMs, managing the administrative aspects of launching EBMs, training in EBMs, developing in house expertise among supervisors, and tracking and monitoring of fidelity of EBMs. 

Develops strategies to support EBM implementation and to create a climate where the importance of proven effectiveness is tied to the larger goal of improving client services.  

Works closely with evidence-base model developers and consultants to ensure implementation of models with a high degree of fidelity.

Oversees implementation of the Covenant House Program Model, a holistic, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to work with youth.  

Oversees the agency-wide professional development initiatives to support continuous learning of all employees

Ensures that training participants’ satisfaction and assessment data is collected, analyzed and used to inform future trainings and model implementation.

 

Management and Compliance

Supervises and develops a department with a strong sense of accountability for achieving positive outcomes and complying with CHNY policies and other entities' regulations and requirements.

Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders. 
 

Leadership and Coaching

Manages the performance evaluation and professional development of staff they supervise.

Embraces a data-driven culture that is outcomes-oriented and creatively responsive to programmatic challenges.

Promotes a caring, inclusive and equitable culture and a thriving, engaged staff.

Always upholds CHNY’s mission, vision and principles, standards of conduct, policies and procedures. 

Performs other duties as assigned and needed.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

This position supervises the Learning and Development Manager.

Compensation

Covenant House New York offers a rich package of benefits including but not limited to full medical, vision, dental, life and short and long-term disability insurance and other fringe benefits. Eligibility for medical benefits begins on the date of hire. PTO includes 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, 10 holidays, 13 sick days, 5 personal days and birthday days off. Benefits include a 403b with employer contribution after 12 months. There are also multiple additional optional benefits (including additional life, disability, accident and cancer insurance) available at significantly reduced rates. "CH is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire to be considered." 

Covenant House New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.