Learning Specialist (Training)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Newfoundland (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Student loan debt assistance

Continuing education assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Devereux Pocono Center in Newfoundland, PA is seeking a Learning Specialist to design, schedule and deliver training for Devereux staff using a variety of adult-learning strategies.

The role coordinates, facilitates, monitors, evaluates and records training activities, and supports the creation and development of training materials. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in a behavioral healthcare setting are preferred, with First Aid/CPR certification and LMS experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in development, education, training or related field.
• 1+ year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting and staff training.
• Instructor certifications in First Aid, CPR and CPI preferred.
• Experience with learning management systems and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and deliver training for Devereux employees.
• Coordinate, facilitate, monitor, evaluate and record training activities.
• Assist to create and develop training materials.

Skills

Staff training

Behavioral healthcare

CPR / First Aid

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in development/education/training

Tools

Absorb LMS

MyAvatar

Job description

Description

Are you a training professional with experience supporting, implementing, planning and coordinating trainings? Do you enjoy improving job performance? Does your experience include working within the mental health or developmental disabilities field?

If the above describes your passion, you could be the Learning Specialist that Devereux Pocono is looking for!

Devereux Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PAthe Learning Specialist schedules and delivers training and development to Devereux employees using a variety of instructional strategies and activities suited for adult learners. The Learning Specialist will coordinate, facilitate, monitor, evaluate, and record training activities as well as assist to create and develop training materials.

Being a Learning Specialist at Devereux Pocono has its Advantages! You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A chance to be part of something that supports the community you live in
• A fun and fast-paced environment
• A group of like-minded peers to share knowledge, thoughts and ideas within the field of Behavioral Health
• Working environment that is collaborative with multidisciplinary team
• The ability to interface with many levels of Leadership
• A robust tuition assistance and development program
• Excellent benefit package

Payrate: $19.11/hr-$21.79/hr dependent upon experience

Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistanceyou need to reach your full potential. This program includestuition and student loan repayment!

Learn more about the Pocono Center!

Learn more about Devereux's ASCEND Program, benefitting our hard-working healthcare heroes!

Keywords: (training, learning, new hire orientation, behavioral health, trainer, presenter, non-profit, CPR)

#sponsored

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in development, education, training, or related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience: Minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a behavioral healthcare setting. At least 1 year of experience conducting staff training and development, preferably in health care or social services setting. Instructor's certification in First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Prevention/Intervention preferred. Experience with learning management systems and data collection/analyzing platforms (Absorb, MyAvatar, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position) preferred.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE