Direct Support Professional Training Coordinator

Direct Support Professional Training Coordinator

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.