Professional Development Trainer
Behavioral Health Network, Inc (BHN) · Worcester, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$46k–$55k/yrFull-time
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support.
About the Role
Join our Center for Education & Professional Excellence team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
- Support New Employee Orientation (NEO) by facilitating assigned topics and helping new employees complete ongoing training in the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Deliver mandated and ongoing professional development for staff and community partners, including certification, recertification, and remediation training as needed.
- Facilitate engaging in-person, virtual, and hybrid training sessions using approved curricula, learning materials, and instructional strategies.
- Adapt training delivery to meet the needs of diverse audiences with varying learning styles, roles, and levels of experience.
- Maintain current knowledge of assigned content, organizational policies, regulatory requirements, adult learning practices, and workforce development best practices.
- Create a supportive, professional learning environment that promotes participant confidence, competence, and successful outcomes.
- Assess participant performance and provide clear, constructive feedback to support successful certification and skill development.
- Complete course documentation, certification cards, rosters, and related reporting accurately and on time.
- Ensure training equipment is properly maintained and functional while promoting compliance with organizational and health and safety requirements.
- Serve as a training resource to staff and leadership, including helping users navigate the LMS and troubleshoot relevant Microsoft applications.
- Collaborate with The Center team on training initiatives, participate in ongoing professional development, and travel to designated BHN training sites as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage learners from varied backgrounds and disciplines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to create a supportive learning environment and respond professionally to differing perspectives or conflict within groups.
- Ability to assess participant performance and provide clear, supportive, and actionable feedback.
- Proficiency with computers, Microsoft applications, and relevant technologies used to deliver training and administer curriculum and testing.
- Technical aptitude to assist LMS users and troubleshoot common issues involving Microsoft applications.
- Strong organizational skills to manage training records, schedules, course documentation, and equipment.
- Effective time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills, including the ability to respond to urgent needs.
- Commitment to ongoing learning, flexibility with change, and the ability to incorporate feedback into practice.
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, travel to BHN locations, and lift or carry training materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Educational assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee assistance programs
Certified Great Place to Work – work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
Pay
Salary Range: $45,670-$54,912