Training Specialist
Requisition #HR-TS-092923

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $55,662.88 - $67,768.60 Annually (DOE)

PURPOSE:
The Training Coordinator will coordinate, develop, and deliver training to meet the needs of

Westside Regional Center (WRC) staff, clients, families, vendors and community members.

NATURE OF WORK:

Coordinates, communicates and facilitates participation in various agencywide as well as
business unit specific training and development for Westside Regional Center’s workforce.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess and monitor current staff skills and training needs;

• Develop, implement and evaluate staff training and development programs;

• Develop material for new courses and evaluate and update existing courses;

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective New Employee Orientation and

Training Program;

• Develop, administer and maintain the WRC Training calendar, training catalog

and participant attendance tracker:

• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS), promote and report training

activity;

• Coordinate and facilitate the WRC Training Steering Committee;

• Collaborate with WRC Management, Specialists and the Training Steering

Committee to develop and implement an annual WRC Training Plan;

• Implement and track training programs relevant to Regional Center Performance

Measures (RCPM) and produce relevant reports;

• Participate in statewide ARCA Training and Information Group meetings and

activities.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of work and experience.

SKILLS AND AREAS OF COMPETENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities, as defined by The

• Knowledge of regional center system, vendor programs, as well as laws, rules and

• Ability to understand and negotiate contracts with various vendors.

• Advanced Zoom platform expertise.

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Thinking Cap

• Proficiency in WordPress (requires HTML Basics)

• Basic knowledge and use of Canva or similar platforms for creating flyers

• Experience with Survey Monkey or similar survey platforms for gathering feedback and

• Proficiency in EventBrite or similar event management platforms

• Familiarity with Sendinblue (Brevo) or similar platform for email and communication

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience designing and delivering training for adults

(A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required
experience above)

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and the regional center system.

• This summary is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of duties; additional responsibilities