Position Summary:

Working under limited supervision, the specialist will be responsible for expanding and managing learning and development programs for staff. This position will take a lead role in providing expert consultation, planning, analysis, development, facilitation, research, evaluation, and project management in all areas related to the education, training, and development of employees. The specialist will be responsible for building collaborative relationships with various stakeholders and vendors to ensure the ongoing success of new and existing programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assesses learning and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers and department leaders.
Analyzes learning and development needs to identify new programs or modify and improve existing programs.
Conducts or arranges for ongoing technical training and professional development classes for staff members.
Develops unique training programs to fulfill worker specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.
Develops and organizes training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Develops testing and evaluation procedures.
Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in learning and development.
Facilitates learning and development programs using various forms and formats, including group discussions, lectures, simulations, and videos.
Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements.
Establishes partnerships with community schools to provide technical and professional learning and development programs.
Assesses learning and development materials prepared by consultants and/or partners.
Identifies and proposes learning and development budget needs on a yearly basis; maintains records and reports of expenses.
Obtains and ensures the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge and experience in training needs analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
Ability to evaluate and research learning options and alternatives.
Ability to design and implement effective training and development.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software.
Must have effective knowledge of the learning program design process.
Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, such as ability to interact well with internal departments as a whole and provide expertise in a positive and friendly manner.
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines and be able to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work with educationally, geographically, and ethnically diverse groups of people.
Continuous improvement mindset.
High level of independence and collaboration necessary.
Strong administrative, project management, analytical and organizational skills.
Proficient in data and record management.
Ability to work with shifting and demanding deadlines and workload.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Work Schedule:

As a continued effort to provide a safe and productive work environment, Community Care Plan is currently following a hybrid work schedule. Staff are able to work from home 3 days a week and will report to the office 2 days a week. *****The company reserves the right to change the work schedules based on the company needs.

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 is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The environment includes work inside/outside the office, travel to other offices, as well as domestic, travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer who recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, or a related field required.
Minimum of five (5) years related experience and/or training in adult learning, organizational behavior, development strategies or training solutions, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Demonstrated knowledge of training delivery methods, curriculum/course lesson design, instructional design, and adult learning theory strongly desired.
Experience or expertise in remote training methodologies and technologies preferred.
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Experience with instructional design software and companion tools (i.e. Adobe Captivate, Synthesia, others)

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Learning and Development Specialist