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Professional Development Specialist

Journey Health System
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026

Professional Development Specialist

  • Erie, PA
  • $47,500
  • Salary
  • Full Time
  • Retention Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
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SUMMARY

This individual assists in training new staff and in supporting the implementation of trauma informed principles and practices to help promote staff development. This position is responsible for assisting leadership in monitoring staff morale and in implementing necessary trainings, meetings and practices within the programs. This position is responsible for coaching and development of new staff through on the job training during their employment.

The Professional Development Specialist is responsible for:

  • Acting as a bridge between employees and the management of a company. He/she monitors employees' issues and reports them to management for possible improvement in the workplace so as to improve workers' efficiency.
  • Reviewing, interviewing and hiring prospective new employees for the Agency Residential Programs.
  • Creating course content, designing presentations and other materials to ensure the employee trainees effectively learn the material. They are also responsible for coaching and development of new staff through on the job training during their probationary period.
  • Directs the needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
  • Identifies and incorporates best practices and lessons learned into program plans.
  • Reviews evaluations of training courses, objectives and accomplishments.
  • Makes assessments of effectiveness of training in terms of employee accomplishments and performance.
  • Conducts needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall company performance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Individual must have 5 years' MH/IDD experience.
  • Must be a certified SCM, Ukeru and CPR/First Aid instructor or become certified within 6 months following hire.

BENEFITS:

  • Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
  • Retention bonus: $100 after 90 days for successful completion of probation and $250 after 6 months for completion of all training requirements and meeting position expectations. Additional service milestone bonuses beginning at 1 year.
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan with employer contributions
  • Pet Insurance options
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
  • Additional Perks - and more!

Journey Health System mission is singularly to support affiliated organizations.

We provide organizational management, advocacy, financial and administrative shelter to its family of affiliated behavioral health care providers so that they may focus on what they do best - serving their clients in a changing healthcare environment.

Journey Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Salary : $47,500

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