SDC- Staff Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting: Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) - Norwood CrossingA New Chapter Begins! Norwood Crossing is now under management by Oakdale Seniors Alliance!

Location: Norwood Crossing, Chicago, IL (Norwood Park neighborhood)

About Us: For over 100 years, Norwood Crossing has been a cornerstone of senior care in Chicago. Now, we're building on that legacy. We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Oakdale Seniors Alliance to usher in a new era of excellence. This means fresh resources, new opportunities for career growth, and a team-first culture. If you're a passionate educator ready to shape the best senior care workforce in Chicago, this is your moment.

The SDC is the heart of our clinical excellence—the person who ensures every staff member is trained, certified, and equipped to provide exceptional care. You aren't just an educator; you're a Culture Builder and a Compliance Ace .

• Onboarding & Orientation: Develop and conduct comprehensive orientation programs for all new employees, ensuring they are prepared and excited to join the Norwood Crossing family.

• Training Champion: Design, schedule, and deliver all mandatory and professional in-service education programs for clinical and non-clinical staff (CNA, LPN, RN, etc.).

• Compliance & Audit Prep: Maintain meticulous training records and coordinate all staff competency check-offs to ensure full compliance with all state and federal regulations (IDPH). Be our key resource during regulatory surveys.

• Program Management: Oversee the facility's CNA training program and often work closely with the Infection Preventionist role to keep the community safe and educated.

• Skill Development: Identify and implement training needed to elevate staff skills, from new clinical protocols to person-centered dementia care techniques.

• License: Must possess a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.

• Experience: Prior experience as an SDC, Education Coordinator, or similar role in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Assisted Living setting is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of current long-term care regulations, state training requirements, and adult learning principles.

• Soft Skills: High energy, exceptional organizational skills, and a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship. A great sense of humor is a plus—we work hard, but we also believe in laughing.

Joining us means you get the stability of a century-old community with the investment and support of new, dedicated management.

• Resources: Access to new resources and technology to make your training programs truly impactful.

• Impact: A seat at the leadership table where your expertise directly influences the quality of care.

• Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision), generous PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Ready to lead the future of care in Norwood Park?

Apply Today!