Staff Development Coordinator

Staff Development Coordinator – Residential Youth Services

Nashville, Tennessee

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $50,000–$55,000/year

About Youth Opportunity

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Through trauma-informed programming, structured support, and a commitment to youth development, we help young people build the skills they need for long-term success. Our programs focus on safety, accountability, growth, and positive outcomes, with services designed to support emotional well-being, education, life skills, and successful transition planning.

At Youth Opportunity, our employees are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day. We are committed to investing in excellence for our team and the youth we serve.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.
  
  

About The Role

The Staff Development Coordinator supports employee training and development within assigned programs and, as needed, across additional sites. This position works closely with the Compliance Team, Human Resources, and program leadership to ensure all required training is completed in accordance with state guidelines and contractual requirements.

This role is responsible for coordinating new hire training, maintaining training records, supporting staff readiness, and providing coaching and operational support outside of classroom settings. The Staff Development Coordinator plays an important role in promoting compliance, consistency, and professional growth across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide staff development in a specific program and support other sites as needed
• Work in conjunction with the Compliance Team to ensure training requirements are met according to state guidelines and contractual requirements
• Coordinate new hire training with program leadership and Human Resources
• Train staff assigned to the applicable program
• Establish and maintain a tracking system to ensure all staff remain current on required state-mandated trainings
• Ensure all training files are organized and completed properly according to established state guidelines
• Assist with the revision and development of training materials as needed
• Provide on-the-job training at the conclusion of all required new hire trainings
• Assist with and provide on-the-spot coaching and support to day-to-day operations during non-training hours
• Provide coverage and assistance in ratio when needed or as directed by leadership
  
  

Other Duties Include

• Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth
• Participate in training and development activities as required
• Report any acts, incidents, or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships
• Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Two years of relevant training experience preferred
• Must have the following training certifications: First Aid, CPR, PAR, or Victim of Crime
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work independently, utilize initiative, stay organized, and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and utilize other software programs
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
• Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
• Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license
• Must meet state criminal background check requirements
• Must be able to travel to and from programs when needed for training purposes
  
  

Apply Today

If you are passionate about training, staff development, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth, apply today at careers.youthopportunity.com.

Youth Opportunity Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.