D185 - IDD-CSDC - Trainer

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability coverag

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver engaging learning initiatives across our footprint. You will contribute to the full employee lifecycle through program design, development, implementation, and evaluation, reporting to the Crisis Service Program Manager.

The role includes onsite duties at 750 Hazel Street, Macon, GA, with a standard Mon-Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a comparable field.
• Minimum of two years of training experience.
• Familiarity with Crisis Services and IDD support needs.
• Four years of healthcare documentation and reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Certifications in Safety Care, First Aid/CPR, and Positive Behavior Supports (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery: Develop and deliver training programs in collaboration with the Training & Development Manager, Compliance Specialist, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders.
• Learning & Marketing Support: Support the rollout and delivery of critical training initiatives across River Edge.
• Information Management: Track, monitor, and report learning data in the LMS to ensure compliance and measure training effectiveness.
• Engagement: Develop and implement employee engagement strategies. Plan and coordinate events and communications.
• Duties: Organize training logistics and schedules; monitor attendance and report outcomes.
• Deliver training sessions, including new hire onboarding (standing for up to four hours) and coordination of required trainings.

Skills

Training delivery

Learning management system

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Crisis Service Diagnostic Center

Training Specialist

Company Overview

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and deliver engaging, effective learning and communication initiatives that support team members and leaders across our footprint. This role contributes to the full employee lifecycle, including program design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The Training Specialist reports directly to the Crisis Service Program Manager.

Location/Schedule:

750 Hazel Street, Macon, GA – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Delivery: Develop and deliver training programs in collaboration with the Training & Development Manager, Compliance Specialist, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders. Identify training needs and provide development opportunities across the organization.
• Learning & Marketing Support: Support the successful rollout and delivery of critical training initiatives across River Edge.
• Information Management: Accurately track, monitor, and report learning data using the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure compliance and measure training effectiveness.
• Engagement: Assist in developing and implementing employee engagement strategies. Plan and coordinate events, communications, and initiatives that promote River Edge as a premier service provider in our communities.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Organize training logistics and schedules; monitor attendance and report outcomes.
• Deliver training sessions, including new hire onboarding (ability to stand for up to four hours at a time required).
• Coordinate presentations to ensure all required trainings are offered and completed.
• Maintain accurate training records in compliance with DBHDD and other regulatory agencies.
• Manage and monitor compliance for CPI, CPR, First Aid, AED, and other required certifications, including annual renewals.
• Partner with the Learning and Development Manager to ensure a positive new hire onboarding and team member experience.
• Ensure training dates and documentation are accurately entered into the LMS, audit records and assessments for compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a comparable field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of training experience.
• Familiarity with Crisis Services and IDD support needs.
• Four (4) years of experience in healthcare documentation and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective training programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Certifications in Safety Care, First Aid/CPR, and Positive Behavior Supports (preferred).

Additional Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.