Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for 50 years is looking to hire a dynamic, energetic and motivated individual as a full-time Professional Development Coordinator. This position is currently remote and in-person when teaching classes, primarily at our Dover-Foxcroft and Bangor, Maine offices.
Located: Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Located: Bangor, Maine
As the Professional Development Coordinator, you are part of the Human Resources/Training team and work collaboratively with all Penquis departments. You will coordinate, teach and support employee training and development while creating an engaging and meaningful learning environment.
Requirements include an Associate Degree in human services or related field and 3-5 years of related experience, including at least two years of documented experience teaching adult learners. Five years of experience may be substituted for degree. Experience working as a Direct Support Professional or MHRT-1 is preferred. Must become qualified instructor of CDS curriculum, CPR, First Aide and MANDT within 12 months of hire. The successful candidate must have excellent organization, presentation and communication skills and proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint programs. Must have valid State of Maine driver’s license in good standing with reliable transportation.
The starting rate of pay for the Professional Development Coordinator is $19.84 per hour and additional compensation may be considered for commensurate experience and qualifications.
Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.
Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. For more information email: employment@penquis.org or call 973-3500 (TDD: 973-3520). Please apply by clicking the APPLY NOW button below.
In addition to an application, please provide a current resume.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Penquis complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning employees, including those pertaining to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination. This includes rules associated with the State of Maine healthcare mandate as well as U.S. DHHS rules requiring vaccinations within our Head Start programs. It is the expectation that all Penquis employees will adhere to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a tobacco and smoke-free workplace. #HP
