at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Job Description
LC State invites applications for the position of Direct Support Professional Training Coordinator.
Salary based on experience and qualifications: $55,000 - $60,000 per year.
Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in education, human services, social work, healthcare, or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in workforce development, apprenticeship programs, or disability services.
- Strong organizational, curriculum development, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with competency-based training models and NADSP standards.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
- Experience managing Direct Support Professionals or apprenticeship programs.
- Experience working in rural or underserved communities.
- Experience with grant writing, reporting, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an Idaho-specific DSP curriculum based on NADSP competencies.
- Coordinate delivery of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and transition from third-party to in-house training.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and support of mentors, including management of mentor stipend distribution.
- Collaborate with employers to identify, enroll, and support DSP apprentices.
- Track and support apprentice progress toward competency completion and certification.
- Promote program diversity through outreach to community centers, nonprofits, and advocacy groups.
- Assist in securing continued and future grant funding to support program expansion.
- Maintain accurate program records for compliance and grant reporting.
- Ensure program alignment with state and federal apprenticeship guidelines.
- Represent the program at meetings, conferences, and community events.
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft office programs.
Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.
Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)
This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://lcsc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3835774-141920.html
