Beacon Specialized Living Services is seeking an Learning & Development Field Trainer to facilitate trainings related to caring for individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

The Trainer partners with Operations Vice-Presidents, Program Directors, Home Managers, and Direct Service Providers (DSP) to coordinate, facilitate, and monitor all training related activities for their assigned geographical area. The Trainer’s responsibilities include conducting in-person classroom and/or virtual training sessions; ensuring training compliance within their assigned geographical area; identifying learning opportunities; creating business partnership to ensure open and transparent communication; and participate in workgroups to develop learning materials for the field.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and/or coordinate all required training including, but not limited to, on-boarding orientation, shadow shift(s); and competency assessments to ensure the implementation of high-performance standards.
• Promote a strong learning-based environment and ensure that staff have access to top-of-the-line training and educational opportunities.
• Maintain a positive and mentoring environment that both challenges employees to reach their potential and provides for a caring, people-first, atmosphere.
• Participate in developing and achieving operational goals, objectives, and systems.
• Ensure all training is documented in the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Contribute to the development of all staff within their assigned geographical area by providing career advancement guidance. I.e., level system, lead training, and management programs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of training report for leadership team including, but not limited to, training activities, number of attendees, training evaluations etc.
• Maintain trainer certifications for CPI, Gentle Teaching, CPR, and other requirements determined by Beacon Leadership.
• Provide upward and cross-department feedback on quality of new hires received in orientation, participants in training activities, and organizational training opportunities.
• Partner with recruiters to provide direction on ideal candidates for individual homes.
• Supports initiative to help reduce turnover by providing positive onboarding experiences and continuous learning opportunities.

Required Education and Experience

• Three – Five Years of training experience, specifically onboarding new employees, facilitation in-person and virtual settings
• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, teaching, or relevant
• A background in mental health or healthcare is a plus.
• Strong computer skills utilizing various software programs and applications.
• This role requires travel 2-3 days a week, may require overnight stays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This role requires daily travel to any MI home, but primarily focused in Lansing, Jackson, and Flint, MI areas. (mileage reimbursement eligible)

Are you comfortable with traveling?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Staff training: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lansing, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person