Compliance & Training Program Specialist

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid Sick Time

12 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Family medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc is seeking a skilled Training & Development Lead to build and oversee a comprehensive staff training program.

The role ensures compliance with IDHS regulations, accreditation standards, and agency requirements, driving quality, health and safety across teams. Responsibilities include coordinating trainers, aligning training with organizational goals, maintaining calendars and records, and evaluating program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years in staff training or human services; residential/day program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure trainers for core and regulatory training requirements.
• Collaborate with managers to identify training needs and align plans with standards.
• Design and maintain training materials using adult learning principles.
• Establish annual training calendars and maintain documentation.
• Monitor training completion and regulatory compliance; prepare reports.
• Provide tech assistance to staff and supervisors on training requirements.
• Train staff in onboarding, orientation, and on-the-job methods.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.

Skills

IDHS Regulations

Accreditation Knowledge

Training Design

Communication

Organization

Evaluation of Training

Technology for Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc is seeking a skilled Training & Development Lead to build and oversee a comprehensive staff training program.

The role ensures compliance with IDHS regulations, accreditation standards, and agency requirements, driving quality, health and safety across teams. Responsibilities include coordinating trainers, aligning training with organizational goals, maintaining calendars and records, and evaluating program effectiveness.