Training and Development Specialist

Kids for the Future; California (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Enki Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to design, lead, and evaluate comprehensive training initiatives for clinical and administrative staff.

You will partner with operational, clinical, and HR leadership to ensure onboarding, ongoing education, compliance training, and professional development while promoting excellence and client care. The role emphasizes collaboration with Los Angeles County DMH training coordinators and adherence to evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field (social work, psychology or sociology).
• Licensed in CA or eligible (MFT/LCSW/LPCC/Ph.D./Psy.D. preferred).
• Experience providing mental health services in LA County DMH environment preferred.
• Clinical supervision ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate training programs to improve staff competency and growth.
• Develop training for administrative staff on customer service and workflows.
• Monitor adherence to workflows and provide coaching for improvements.
• Collaborate with HR on performance resources and coaching strategies.
• Coordinate with clinical leadership to integrate evidence-based practices into training.
• Create onsite trainings on clinical topics as requested.
• Attend meetings with QA and Training teams to ensure cohesive documentation trainings.
• Coordinate with DMH Training Coordinators for staff attendance and coverage.
• Analyze QA findings to identify knowledge gaps and implement corrective training.
• Coordinate annual and semi-annual trainings and ensure certifications are completed.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Proactive problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree or higher in related field (social work, psychology, sociology)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Location 13300 Crossroads Parkway North,Suite 250,City of Industry, CA, 91746,United States
• Base Pay $79,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Training , Behavioral Health, Learning and Development
• Employee Type Employee Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Summer
• Phone [phone]

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

Position Summary:

As a member of the Training Department, the Training and Development Specialist is responsible for developing and leading comprehensive training initiatives that strengthen the knowledge, skills, and performance of clinical and administrative staff. This position partners with operational, clinical, and human resources leadership to ensure employees receive high-quality onboarding, ongoing education, compliance training, and professional development while promoting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client care.

Core Duties and Responsibilities :

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate ongoing training programs to ensure staff competency and professional growth (e.g. conflict resolution, leadership, communication, and performance improvement).
• Develop training programs for administrative staff related to customer service and operational workflows.
• Monitor adherence to established workflows and provide coaching when improvements are needed.
• Partner with HR in developing performance improvement resources and coaching strategies.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to ensure evidence-based practices and quality standards are incorporated into training with a focus on client care.
• Conduct documentation reviews and identify trends requiring additional education.
• Support implementation of new clinical initiatives, workflows, and technology.
• Create and provide onsite targeted trainings/booster trainings on clinical topics as requested.
• Attend meetings, as requested, with the Quality Assurance team, Training Department and Directors to collaborate to ensure cohesive Documentation Trainings.
• Coordinate with sites and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health “DMH” Training Coordinators to facilitate staff attendance at trainings
• Analyze quality assurance findings to identify knowledge gaps and implement corrective training.
• Coordinate annual and semi-annual trainings and ensure completion of required certifications.
• Maintain up to date training priority spreadsheets in the specified company drive.
• Ensure timely capture of training opportunities for staff and ensure staff training substitution as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate in a timely and proactive manner with internal and external trainers, training coordinators, and Enki Management.
• Assist with other Training Department administrative functions as needed.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures as applicable.
• Provide Clinical Supervision as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Preferred:

• Master's degree or above in a related field (i.e. social work, psychology or sociology).
• Experience providing mental health services in a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health environment preferred.
• Prior clinical training experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed MFT, LCSW, LPCC, Ph.D., or Psy.D. preferred.
• Ability to meet the requirements to provide clinical supervision to ASW, APCC, AMFT and Ph.D. or Psy.D. preferred.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices such as TF-CBT, PCIT, ICBT, IPT.
• Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and eligibility to drive for the Company preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.
• Able to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and work proactively.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team and independently to meet the needs of the department.
• Must demonstrate competency in basic verbal skills, including reading comprehension, grammar, attention to detail, spelling, and punctuation.
• Computer literate and experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Outlook.
• Experience using an electronic medical health record is a plus.
• Must be able to clearly communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• See well enough (with or without corrected vision) to read fine print, hand-written materials, and a computer screen.
• Speak and hear well enough (with or without assistive device) to converse in person and by telephone.
• Finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms, including ability to use a computer keyboard.
• Have the mobility (with or without assistive device) to stand, sit, crouch, and move from one work area to another.
• Have the strength to lift, carry or push office equipment and supplies used in normal job functions up to 20 lbs.
• Stamina to effectively perform work activities.

Policy Statement:

Enki Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a standing policy of nondiscrimination. This means that all qualified persons are accorded an equal opportunity for employment or promotion without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or veteran and/or military status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Enki will comply with all fair employment laws and will take affirmative measures to eliminate or prevent illegal discrimination. It is the policy of Enki that positive action be taken to insure that members of protected classes have an equal opportunity for all jobs. Enki will comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).