HR Director of Training

EP!C; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EP!C in Peoria, IL, seeks a Director of Training to lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs for staff serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). You will ensure curricula align with the mission of promoting dignity, inclusion, and independence.

The role involves fostering continuous learning, collaborating across departments to identify needs, and ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, organizational development, or business with HR focus required.
• 1 year of experience with people with developmental disabilities and supervisory experience.
• Completion of required training within 120 days and annual refreshers and certifications including QIDP.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs.
• Align training initiatives with the organization’s mission to promote dignity, inclusion, and independence for people with I/DD.
• Collaborate across departments to identify training needs and develop curricula.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in disability services.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Training facilitation

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or human services, organizational development, or business with HR concentration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan philosophy
• Manage all responsibilities based on the agency's mission, using individual choice, and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct oneself in a way that reflects the highest standards of professional courtesy and ethical practices to people served, staff, guardians, families, and all outside contacts.

Mission, Vision & Values

• Support the agency’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan philosophy
• Manage all responsibilities based on the agency's mission, using individual choice, and all appropriate policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Conduct oneself in a way that reflects the highest standards of professional courtesy and ethical practices to people served, staff, guardians, families, and all outside contacts.

Description

The Director of Training will lead the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs that empower staff to deliver high-quality, person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This role ensures that all training initiatives align with the organization’s mission to promote dignity, inclusion, and independence for people with I/DD.

This Director will foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, equipping employees with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to support individuals with compassion, competence, and respect. This position will collaborate across departments to identify training needs, develop curricula, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in disability services.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or human services, organizational development, or business with a concentration in human resources required.
• One year of experience with people with developmental disabilities.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• You must complete all required training within 120 days of initial employment and stay in compliance with all the required annual training refreshers and all required certifications (including QIDP and all training certifications).
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in training development/delivery preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience with adult learners is considered.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

• Strong leadership/administrative skills
• Ability to achieve goals through others
• Excels in training, leading, and motivating people
• Project management skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong ethical conduct
• Ability to lift 50 LBS.
• Frequent walking and sitting Regular reaching, grasping, and standing Other physical activities related to an office environment.