Staff Development Trainer

Staff Development Trainer – Residential Youth Services Location: West Central Ohio Academy – Troy, OH Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Up to $60,000/year About Youth Opportunity & West Central Ohio Academy Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. West Central Ohio Academy in Troy, Ohio, provides gender-responsive, evidence-based care for adolescent girls experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. A multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise with compassion to support emotional regulation, healthy identity development, and relational healing. Licensed mental health professionals provide individual, group, and family therapy using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused therapies. Specialized programming addresses anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, co-occurring substance use, and the effects of trauma or exploitation. Families actively participate through structured therapy and communication to rebuild trust and support a successful transition home. About The Role The Staff Development Trainer coordinates employee training and development at West Central Ohio Academy. This role supports new-hire preparation, ongoing staff development, training documentation, and compliance with company and state-mandated training requirements. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay periodFree RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environment Key Responsibilities Coordinate and deliver new-hire and ongoing employee trainingTrack completion of company-required and state-mandated trainingMaintain accurate training files, attendance records, and certification documentationPrepare and maintain training materialsCoordinate on-the-job training and provide coaching to support employee developmentWork with facility leadership to identify training needs and address gapsSupport staffing coverage and required youth-to-staff ratios as assignedReport incidents, safety concerns, and other issues in accordance with company procedures Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferredTwo (2) years of relevant training experience preferredStrong communication, organization, and presentation skillsAbility to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and training guidelinesProficiency with Microsoft Office Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while conducting trainingMust meet applicable health and communicable-disease requirements Additional Requirements Must maintain a valid state driver’s licenseMust meet required criminal background check requirementsAbility to travel as requiredPerform other duties as assigned Apply Today Make a lasting difference in a youth’s life. Apply now through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture. Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.