What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist LRC position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$22.007
Job Posting
JR2026-00025072 Training Specialist LRC (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-23-2026
Job Description
About Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a Joint Commission–accredited state psychiatric hospital operated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. We provide compassionate, secure, and recovery-focused mental health care to individuals across Nebraska. Our mission is supported by a highly trained workforce, including staff with safety-focused credentials such as CPR certification, and we are committed to ongoing professional development, learning, and inclusion.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Training Specialist supports hospital operations by designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs. This role applies general to advanced instructional skills, adult learning principles, and innovative training methods to meet organizational learning needs. Assignments may include reviewing literature, statutes, rules, and policies relevant to hospital operations. Independent judgment is exercised within assigned program topics or areas of responsibility.
Please note that if you are selected for an interview a 5–10-minute presentation will be required as part of the interview.
Why Join the State of Nebraska?
The State of Nebraska and DHHS offer a supportive, mission-driven workplace with outstanding benefits, including:
Stable employment and career growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Retirement plan with 156% match of the first 4.8% contributed
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals and comprehensive benefits
A culture that values Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public behavioral health
Essential Job Duties
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to deliver a 5–10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice as part of the interview process.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Two years’ experience and/or training in planning and presenting information and/or education to others through formal training, workshops, seminars, or other instructional venues including experience developing training programs or curriculum. Associates degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development or related field may be substituted for experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$22.007
Job Posting
JR2026-00025072 Training Specialist LRC (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-23-2026
Job Description
About Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a Joint Commission–accredited state psychiatric hospital operated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. We provide compassionate, secure, and recovery-focused mental health care to individuals across Nebraska. Our mission is supported by a highly trained workforce, including staff with safety-focused credentials such as CPR certification, and we are committed to ongoing professional development, learning, and inclusion.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Training Specialist supports hospital operations by designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs. This role applies general to advanced instructional skills, adult learning principles, and innovative training methods to meet organizational learning needs. Assignments may include reviewing literature, statutes, rules, and policies relevant to hospital operations. Independent judgment is exercised within assigned program topics or areas of responsibility.
Please note that if you are selected for an interview a 5–10-minute presentation will be required as part of the interview.
Why Join the State of Nebraska?
The State of Nebraska and DHHS offer a supportive, mission-driven workplace with outstanding benefits, including:
Stable employment and career growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Retirement plan with 156% match of the first 4.8% contributed
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals and comprehensive benefits
A culture that values Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public behavioral health
Essential Job Duties
- Utilize best practices in adult learning to deliver training across a variety of subject areas, some of which may require instructor certification or relate to hospital-specific needs.
- Serve as a professional resource to employees and managers regarding training programs and courses delivered.
- Research, develop, schedule, and implement new training programs to meet identified hospital objectives.
- Plan and deliver interactive, engaging training in classroom, web-based, e-learning, and on-unit environments.
- Modify and update existing course curricula to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and relevance.
- Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to assess training needs and evaluate training effectiveness.
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to deliver a 5–10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice as part of the interview process.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Two years’ experience and/or training in planning and presenting information and/or education to others through formal training, workshops, seminars, or other instructional venues including experience developing training programs or curriculum. Associates degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development or related field may be substituted for experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPR certification (current or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Experience developing training programs and curriculum
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness or similar populations
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Valid driver’s license
Knowledge
- Knowledge of advanced instructional design models and adult learning strategies
- Knowledge of behavioral health, mental health illness, or healthcare-related training environments
- Knowledge of hospital operations, regulatory requirements, and compliance-driven training
- Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms
- Skill in developing comprehensive training programs and curricula from concept to implementation
- Skill in modifying and improving existing training based on evaluation data and organizational needs
- Skill in facilitating interactive, scenario-based, or certification-required training
- Skill in presenting complex or sensitive subject matter in an accessible manner
- Skill in evaluating training effectiveness and using data to improve outcomes
- Ability to assess organizational or departmental training gaps and recommend solutions
- Ability to adapt training strategies for diverse learning styles and high-stress environments
- Ability to serve as a professional training resource for employees and managers
- Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and leadership
- Ability to support training initiatives related to mental health or similar populations
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
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