Training Specialist

TRAINING SPECIALIST 

AGENCY WIDE 

FULL TIME – NON-EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive’s unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community. 

General Summary: The Training Specialist is responsible for coordinating, delivering, and supporting employee training and professional development initiatives across the organization. This role ensures staff receive required onboarding, compliance, clinical, and safety training while maintaining adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. The Training Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, clinical leadership, and program managers to promote a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, First Shift

Location: Warwick, RI

Salary: Starts at $70,000 annually 

Did you know… studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they’ll be hired if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate new employee orientation and ongoing staff training programs.
• Administer and maintain the organization's Learning Management System (LMS), including course assignments, completion tracking, reporting, and user support.
• Serve as a certified instructor for CPR/First Aid/AED, Safety-Care by QBS, and other required organizational trainings.
• Identify training needs and coordinate additional educational opportunities as required to support organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the administration, documentation, tracking, and reporting of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for staff and licensed professionals.
• Ensure training programs and records remain compliant with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) standards, Rhode Island BHDDH regulations, and other applicable accreditation and licensing requirements.
• Monitor employee training compliance and collaborate with supervisors to ensure timely completion of mandatory training requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain training materials, instructional resources, policies, and training documentation.
• Support Human Resources operations by coordinating onboarding activities, assisting with employee engagement programs, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, and contributing to departmental projects and other assigned initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to evaluate training effectiveness, recommend improvements, and support organizational workforce development initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Previous or current clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience coordinating and delivering adult education or workforce training, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred.
• Knowledge of CCBHC standards, Rhode Island BHDDH regulations, and behavioral health compliance requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other learning and training technologies.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements: 

• Current or ability to obtain instructor certification in CPR/First Aid/AED and Safety-Care by QBS.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout training sessions for extended periods. Requires the ability to demonstrate and participate in Safety-Care by QBS physical intervention techniques and CPR, First Aid, and AED procedures, including kneeling, bending, lifting, and assisting participants. Must be able to lift and carry training equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position. 

EEO/VET/LGBTQ Employer

Benefits:

• 3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment
• 10 sick days per year
• 1 Float day
• Birthday off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid lunch
• Low-deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance as low as $0/month
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary Long Term Disability
• 401k with 2% company match
• Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthtrax Gym Discount
• Employee referral bonuses

All employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 20 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees. 

Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.