Training and Development Specialist

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

About the role

As a Training and Development Specialist, you will facilitate training programs that support field operations, helping to improve the lives of the individuals we serve.

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 for new staff
• Ensure ongoing feedback of training programs and modify programs as needed
• Prepare and facilitate client-specific and clinical training, as well as 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

Requirements

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

Annual Salary: $53,943