Training and Orientation Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

This position pays $23-$24/hour, comes with a bonus for meeting certain metrics and an excellent benefits package, 401k and generous paid time off.

The Training and Orientation Coordinator at Country Meadows understands that continued learning, training and development is an important part of professional growth. In addition, awareness and understanding of resources and benefits available to each co-worker helps to elevate their experience and support retention efforts. The Onboarding and Training Specialist brings together all the elements for co-worker training, development, and support with an enthusiasm that reinforces the value of an environment that supports increasing levels of professional capability and personal growth.

Schedule Details:

• Full-time, primarily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

• Works every 4th weekend as part of a rotating schedule

• Must be flexible to adjust hours as needed to:

  • Support training across all shifts

  • Accommodate new hire onboarding schedules

  • Meet the needs of team members and departmental operations

Training and Orientation Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains schedules for training opportunities on campus including on campus instructor-led sessions, webinars, regularly scheduled co-worker training.
• Serves as contact for all training events, coordinating with Home Office instructors as well as those from the community.
• Facilitates onboarding program for all new co-workers.
• Organizes and teaches mentor program to prepare them for the role.
• Connects with each new co-worker at least every 1-2 weeks during first 90 days of their employment to confirm satisfaction or discover unmet needs.
• Promotes awareness and supports achievement of career paths for workers.
• Liaises with managers to support retention and career growth for all co-workers.
• Networks in the larger community to identify agencies and resources that can benefit our co-workers, and also ensures that co-workers are aware of all company-sponsored benefits.

Training and Orientation Coordinator Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in education, human resources, or a related field preferred

• Minimum 2 years of experience in staff training, new hire orientation, or education coordination — preferably in a healthcare or senior living

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training schedules and priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; must be comfortable speaking in front of groups and working with diverse teams

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learning management systems (LMS)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Our investment in you:

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to earn more based on experience
• Length of service bonus awards
• PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
• Comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield for medical
• Excellent vision and dental
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and roll over of unused time
• Paid holidays including your birthday and a Personal Day of Meaning
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability plans
• Family and medical leave
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• Wellness reimbursement incentives
• $2 meals on our campuses including a main dish, a side, drink and dessert

Our support for you:

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, Pa.
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee assistance program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for in time of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

About Country Meadows Retirement Communities:

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose, and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

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