Behavioral Health Training & Development Specialist

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Iowa invites applications for a Training & Development Associate (Behavioral Health Consultant /Paygrade 3A) within the NRC for Family Centered Practice. This 100% time, 1-year Specified Term Position works under the Training Director to support recovery coach training and continuing education programs across the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative.

Primary duties include recruiting applicants, coordinating training, creating materials, and managing data and CEU processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 1 year related admin and program experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead or participate in teams.
• Proficient with email, spreadsheets, word processing; internet research.
• Ability to travel statewide with a valid driver’s license and UI Fleet Safety standards.
• Knowledge of state and local resources for adults with mental illness.
• Excellent written communication; experience creating/editing educational materials.
• Public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and enroll applicants for training (recovery coach, CEU, ethics, supervisor).
• Coordinate training by communicating with trainees, supervisors, and trainers.
• Create training materials including flyers, handouts, and toolkit items.
• Assist with data entry and management of program databases.
• Assist in evaluating/ designing continuing education requirements for peer development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team participation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Email

Internet research

Job description

The University of Iowa invites applications for a Training & Development Associate (Behavioral Health Consultant /Paygrade 3A) within the NRC for Family Centered Practice. This 100% time, 1-year Specified Term Position works under the Training Director to support recovery coach training and continuing education programs across the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative.

Primary duties include recruiting applicants, coordinating training, creating materials, and managing data and CEU processes.