The Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) program is an employee education program that trains staff to identify potentially disruptive situations, recognize the signs that a disruptive situation could escalate into a violent situation, intervene appropriately to reduce risk of injuries to self and others, and contain patients who become violent. This position is located in the Education Services at Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN.
The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Keep abreast of national policies pertaining to prevention and management of disruptive behavior (PMDB), and train in a way that's consistent with those policies. Assist in the training of others to be instructors for the PMDB program. Acquire certification as a PMDB Facility Trainer and PMDB Master Trainer so he or she can certify both Facility trainers and Master Trainers.
Design, direct, and provide standard training to all VA Memphis Health System staff in the prevention and management of disruptive behavior. Assist with preparing the annual training PMDB plan. Coordinating all aspects of the PMDB courses offered. Organizes Train-the-Trainer courses, Facility Training Refresher Courses, and the scheduling of all local courses for employees.
Compiles all necessary documents (including any required suspense) required by local, VACO, National, and EES (Employee Education Services) by all required deadlines. Gathers data and analyzes it to evaluate program effectiveness Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 7:30am - 6:00pm or Tuesday - Friday; 7:30am - 6:00pm (4-10 days/compressed scheduled). Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Training Specialist/PD504490 and PD504480 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Tiffany.Fortune@va.gov · 253-304-3238
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $80243/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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