Learning and Development Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Clearbrook Plaza 1835 - Arlington Heights, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description

Learning and Development Specialist

Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM, 35 hours/week

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Pay: $22/hr.

Clearbrook is a non-profit, social services agency that specializes in providing innovative tools, services, and opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome.

The Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for the provision of training to Clearbrook staff and a variety of tasks that provide support to the Staff Training Department. The Learning and Development Specialist reports directly to the Director of Training. The Learning and Development Specialist will primarily be supporting our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) so that they remain compliant on training requirements and have an excellent training and orientation experience. As needed, this person will also develop and facilitate new organization-wide training opportunities.

Essential Functions:

Training Facilitation (60%):

Planning, coordinating, and facilitating on-site and offsite training opportunities.

Obtaining and maintaining designated instructor certificates (QBS Safety Care, American Heart Association and DHS Course Coordinator), CEUs, and required training.

In conjunction with the Director, developing, revising, and updating training curricula.

Responsible for successfully implementing the PHI coaching approach as well as utilize PHI techniques when communicating with staff.

Scheduling and set-up of training areas

Administration (40%):

Utilizing data and reports to ensure training compliance and employee satisfaction.

Support staff with any training related questions or concerns, providing excellent customer service (i.e. off-site training registration.

Assisting employees in staying up-to-date on their trainings.

Provide support to the Director of Training by providing billable records in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field

Experience:

Minimum:

At least 1 year of related experience in training/teaching

Working knowledge of all applicable state rules and regulations governing training that impact agency programs and policies

Preferred:

Previous teaching/training experience with Adult Education

Experience working as/with Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Skills:

Microsoft Office proficient

Organizational skills

Great customer service

Comfortable speaking in front of large groups, engaging

Physical Demands:

Involves extended periods in a stationary position

Full Time Benefits Package:

Group term life insurance and long-term disability insurance (fully paid for by Clearbrook!)

Health insurance

Optional dental, short-term disability, and critical illness/accident insurance

403(b) retirement savings plus company contributions

Paid sick days

Paid holidays off

Paid vacation

Opportunities for training and referral bonuses

And MORE!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).