Training & Development Specialist

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training programs in person and virtually, ensuring effective learner engagement across modalities.
• Develop programs and curriculum for employees of the organization for orientation and in-job training in collaboration with the Training Team.
• Analyze the effectiveness of training and workshops for employees and develop appropriate modifications in collaboration with the Training Team.
• Collaborate with department leadership and the Training Team to identify training needs and schedule appropriate training sessions for employees.
• Develop systems to monitor and ensure employees are performing their responsibilities according to the training.
• Ensure the compliance of the company’s employees to cooperate with standards and procedures during training sessions.
• Provide support and mentoring for new employees while conducting an evaluation and identifying sections where improvements are needed.
• Provide ongoing support and mentoring for employees.
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding employee growth and struggles.
• Provide guidance to staff to assist them in understanding clients’ needs/diagnoses and enhance therapeutic skills.
• Represent the agency in interagency meetings, based on state needs.
• Prepare written reports required by the organization (progress reports, etc.).
• Provide/coordinate training on topics for staff.
• Review and provide feedback on written reports for clinical departments, based on state needs.
• Complete and maintain certifications, as required (e.g., CANS, ANSA, PCM, TBRI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-4 years of combined previous experience working with youth in a mental health setting and providing training to adults.