Training & Development Specialist

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Training and Development Specialist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation designs and delivers staff development programs to strengthen knowledge, skills, and confidence across prevention, care, and community outreach.

This role emphasizes culturally responsive training, equity, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with program managers, navigators, and outreach teams to ensure staff can serve diverse populations effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and evaluating staff development programs.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and equity-focused training.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and public health practices.
• Collaborative teamwork with program managers and outreach teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate staff development initiatives.
• Collaborate with prevention, navigators, and outreach teams.
• Ensure training aligns with prevention goals and compliance standards.
• Foster equity, inclusion, and staff empowerment.

Skills

Training design

Public health knowledge

Cultural competency

Program evaluation

Job description

The training and Development Specialist contributes to AHF by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of staff through intentional, culturally responsive training and capacity-building. This role supports AHF's mission by designing, implementing, and evaluating staff development programs that align with prevention goals, compliance standards, and community engagement strategies. By ensuring staff are well-prepared to serve diverse populations - including LGBTQ+ communities, Latine clients, youth, and people impacted by HIV - the Training and Development Specialist helps improve service delivery, strengthen team performance, and promote equity across all levels of the department.

The Training and Development Specialist enhances the reputation of AHF by ensuring that staff are well-prepared, culturally competent, and confident in delivering high-quality services to the communities we serve. By creating impactful training programs rooted in equity, trauma-informed care, and public health best practices, this role helps foster a workforce that is both skilled and compassionate.

Their commitment to staff growth, ongoing learning, and community-centered education reinforces AHF's reputation as a trusted and forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in HIV prevention, care, and social support.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as the Training and Development Specialist, it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF, we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Training and Development Specialist will work as part of a close-knit team to ensure that all staff across the Prevention Department are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to thrive in their roles. Collaborating closely with program managers, navigators, and outreach teams, this role helps identify training needs, respond to emerging challenges, and co-create learning opportunities that reflect our shared values of equity, inclusion, and excellence. By fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and staff empowerment, the Training and Development Specialist helps strengthen the overall capacity and cohesion of the team in service of AHF's mission.