At Houston Methodist, the Senior Training Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing learning solutions for employees at all levels throughout the Houston Methodist system in a variety of formats including in-person and virtual. This position develops learning program content and delivers program content in an engaging way to facilitate learning. The Senior Training Specialist uses industry standard evaluation metrics to evaluate program success. This position also demonstrates broad knowledge and application of the principles, theories and practices of learning and development with strong research skills and proven ability to analyze current and emerging trends (best practices) in the industry to develop effective content and materials. Other responsibilities include coordinating training schedules, conducting training needs assessments and the identification of knowledge gaps, and mentoring other team members to improve facilitation and content development skills.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains strong interpersonal relationships with stakeholders and customers.

• Consults, analyzes, and designs highly engaging and interactive and innovative learning solutions applying adult learning theories to improve performance and productivity utilizing the 70-20-10 framework.

• Implements and delivers internally and vendor-developed orientation programs, training, and competency development programs to employees throughout the Houston Methodist system in variety of formats including in-person and virtual.

• Designs, implements and delivers leadership development programs and multi-program curricula designed for managers and above in a variety of formats including in-person and virtual to achieve training and compliance goals.

• Researches and develops topics and content adhering to all intellectual property requirements, avoiding plagiarism, and ensures proper citations in all materials.

• Conducts training needs assessment on a departmental, service line, hospital and system basis and recommends content and delivery structure to fill gaps and meet objectives.

• Mentors other team members and training facilitators to improve facilitation and content development skills.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates internally developed and/or vendor-based learning content and determines plans for utilization of content, marketing, roll out, and ongoing evaluation of vendor materials.

• Coordinates training schedules. Ensures all participants have correct program information, ensures that materials are available, equipment is working and rosters are maintained. Tracks and monitors attendance and course evaluations for individual classes and over time.

• Provides assistance in coordination and execution of various initiatives which support the department and Houston Methodist entities including planning, communication, marketing, tracking, and delivery of programs and services.

• May participate in workgroups and committees across the system to support broader Houston Methodist objectives and goals. Adds value to various work groups and councils as education advocates and conduits for the dissemination of information.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing evaluation strategy for programs. Measures the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and monitors their ongoing impact. Provides data for metrics and quarterly reports. Analyzes and shares trends and key learnings and provides recommendations based on the findings.

• Conducts ongoing reporting efforts supporting departmental, educational, and hospital needs.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Determines the need for materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for program activities. Orders or procures necessary items within budgetary limitations and assists with monitoring training program expenditures.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps abreast of competition, competitive issues, industry, technology and innovation in the field of instructional design, leadership, and performance improvement. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in the face of changing demands.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in training, communication, education, healthcare, industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology, instructional design, or related field

• Master's degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in a training role with at least three years of soft-skill and leadership training delivery and instructional design experience

• Healthcare experience preferred

• Experience in a formal leadership role preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Vendor certification in facilitation and assessment tools AND
• Instructional Design

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to multi-task and flexibility to meet the requirements of the department and the organization

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and other presentation software

• Ability to problem solve in the moment and provide recommendations in alignment with values

• Excellent customer service and professional communication skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and navigate multiple software programs, Learning Management Systems, and presentation and meeting software (e.g., WebEx and Adobe Connect)

• Proficient facilitation and presentation skills

• Strong leadership, and mentoring skills

• Strong instructional design skills including adult learning principles, learning styles, and delivery methods in variety of formats

• Skilled facilitator who can quickly adapt training approaches, tools, and present effectively to all levels of the organization

• Strong project management skills

• Strong critical thinking skills to adapt and provide application recommendations to individuals in a variety of roles

• Understanding of learning theories and instructional delivery practices in multiple formats

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist (HM) is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.  HM consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston metropolitan area.  HM also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities.  Overall, HM employs over 25,000 employees.   Houston Methodist is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide the best patient care and service in a spiritual environment.

In 2019 Houston Methodist and its physicians treat more than 6,333 international patients from more than 76 countries. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services’ consulting and education divisions also provide advisory services and training and development to health care organizations around the world.