Learning and Development Specialist

Overview

Pay scale: $26.44-27.40 hourly

 

 

Works under the supervision of the Learning and Development Manager, the Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for the delivery of educational services, supervising and coordinating orientation activities (basic and mandatory), and enrichment exercises and the development of educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

Assists the Learning and Development Manager, with the development and implementation of staff training and continuing education exercises.

 

Organizes, coordinates and conducts orientation programs for new employees, with the Human Resource Office.

 

Conducts needs assessments, designs, develops, and measures the results of learning and development solutions.

 

Partnering with field subject experts for major training initiatives to gather information, create content, pilot new programs, and solicit feedback to validate final content delivery.

 

Acquires, coordinates, and/or develops learning and development materials for employees that meet the agencies' needs and adhere to standards established by the various accrediting, professional and other regulatory agencies.

 

Coordinates and organizes conferences, lectures, demonstrations, seminars and workshops to advance the mission of the Foundation and all of its affiliates.

 

Documents and updates the learning managements system (LMS) and training files.

 

Liaisons with affiliate partners to understand needs and provide learning solutions.

 

Attains or maintains certifications necessary to teach required courses.

 

Performs other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:Bachelor's degree required Driving license requirement:Standard driver’s license – class C or class D Years of experience:5 – 10 years of related experience Other qualifications:Role various instructional certifications, including but not limited to CPR/FA trainer certification, Safety Care instructor certification, and others. It requires initiative, collaboration skills, flexibility, detail-orientation, time management ability, and the ability to work independently. A minimum of five (5) years experience in education, human services, developmental disabilities, nursing, rehabilitation, training, or a closely related field and proven experience in coordinating continuing educational programs for a large and diverse staff is required. Travel to area offices required. Proven expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word. Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with the use of a learning management system preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

Learning Management Systems (LMS)**: Proficiency in using LMS platforms. E-Learning Development: Creating online training materials. Training Needs Analysis: Identifying training requirements. Training Delivery: Effectively delivering training sessions.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to carry out primary job functions while sitting and standing for extended periods of time.  Additional requirements may include: Pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, speaking, listening, stooping, crouching, kneeling, bending, twisting, crawling, walking, running, climbing.   Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.  May be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds or up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance. Ability, with training, to perform appropriate physical restraint as needed.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee is required to remain awake and alert while on duty.  Ability to drive.

Salary : $26 - $27