Training Specialist

About the role

As a Training and Development Specialist at REM Community Services, you will facilitate training programs that support field operations, helping to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating meaningful relationships and career fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain course curriculum.
• Confer with management and staff to identify 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 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, collaborative, and 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.