Training and Development Specialist

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

About the role

In the Training and Development Specialist role, you will be an important part of our commitment to serve others by facilitating the training programs that support field operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain course curriculum
• Confer with management and staff to identify specific skill/knowledge gaps, training objectives, work situations, and changes in policies and procedures
• Design, create, and update training aids, such as manuals, handouts, course exercises, and visual aids
• Deliver instruction using multiple modalities including one-on-one, classroom, teleconferencing, web-based training, and computer-based training
• Confer with management, internal training consultants, and HR to identify additional training needs, as required for new staff
• Ensure ongoing feedback of training programs and modify programs as needed
• Prepare and facilitate client-specific and clinical type training in addition to new hire orientation, CPR, and medical administration
• Provide input regarding the formulation and modification of procedures and practices pertaining to agency training
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational and industrial trends and make appropriate recommendations for new or updated training programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One year of related experience preferred
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by state

Skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• Self-motivated and collaborative; a team player

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles
• Nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Pay

$41,600/yr