Autism Programs Training Specialist II

Hope; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope in Springfield, IL, seeks a Training Specialist II to lead employee training, onboarding, and program development across multiple Hope Autism initiatives. You will coordinate schedules, manage training delivery, and maintain records while interacting with managers and learners in a supportive, constructive environment.

The role requires CPR/First Aid and Safety Care certifications, strong communication and organizational skills, and willingness to travel to various Hope worksites as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in employee training or development.
• Experience delivering CPR/First Aid and Safety Care trainings.
• Good conflict resolution and communication skills.
• Ability to travel and drive as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver employee training programs and onboarding.
• Manage new hire training for Hope Autism Clinics; create schedules and supervise sessions.
• Communicate with program managers on training issues and conduct necessary discipline.
• Monitor training compliance and run mandatory reports.
• Assign courses in Hope University and Relias; approve trainee documents.
• Record trainings in systems and maintain employee training files.
• Create interactive trainings and PowerPoints; support audits and certifications.
• Obtain and maintain trainer certifications (Safety Care, CPR/First Aid).
• Support ACT WorkKeys testing as needed and fulfill mandated reporting duties.
• Complete all required trainings and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Training

Employee development

CPR/First Aid

Safety Care

Conflict resolution

Public speaking

PowerPoint

Relias

Training coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Job description

Hope in Springfield, IL, seeks a Training Specialist II to lead employee training, onboarding, and program development across multiple Hope Autism initiatives. You will coordinate schedules, manage training delivery, and maintain records while interacting with managers and learners in a supportive, constructive environment.

The role requires CPR/First Aid and Safety Care certifications, strong communication and organizational skills, and willingness to travel to various Hope worksites as needed.