TRAINING SPECIALIST

CHOR Youth & Family Services- Building Kids Lives since 1884; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Available

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a Training Specialist to coordinate and deliver pre-service and ongoing training for staff and foster families across two PA locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. You will develop materials, track completion, and ensure ORR compliance.

Ideal candidates have a degree in education or human services, with experience in training coordination, adult learning, and proficiency in LMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, human services, adult learning, or related field.
• Two or more years coordinating training or professional development, preferably in child welfare, behavioral health, or human services.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Must undergo ORR background investigations and complete required ORR training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for all pre-service and continuing education training.
• Track and maintain training completion records for staff and foster families.
• Develop and maintain training materials aligned with ORR and state licensing requirements.
• Facilitate internal training sessions on program policies and procedures.
• Coordinate engagement of external trainers and subject matter experts.
• Monitor staff and foster family compliance with training requirements.
• Notify supervisors of training gaps or deadlines.
• Support development of the annual training plan submitted for ORR review.
• Coordinate with the Apis HR team on onboarding related to training.
• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy and ORR requirements.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular attendance and respond to program needs, including after hours when required.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Service-focused

Professional

Positive

Helping others

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education/human services

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

58,000

Training Specialist – ORR Program

Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

Full-Time

58,000

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Training Specialist, you will:

• Coordinates scheduling and logistics for all pre-service and continuing education training.
• Tracks and maintains training completion records for staff and foster families.
• Develops and maintains training materials consistent with ORR and state licensing requirements.
• Facilitates internal training sessions on program policies and procedures.
• Coordinates engagement of external trainers and subject matter experts.
• Monitors staff and foster family compliance with pre-service and annual training requirements, as required and scheduled by ORR.
• Notifies supervisors of training gaps or approaching deadlines.
• Supports development of the annual training plan submitted for ORR review.
• Coordinates with the Apis HR team on new-hire onboarding related to training requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, adult learning, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and training coordination experience.
• Two(2) or more years of experience coordinating training or professional development programs, preferably in child welfare, behavioral health, or human services.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
• Must complete ORR-required training applicable to this position's role and level of program responsibility, as required and scheduled by ORR.
• Must sign and comply with CHOR's Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgment, and mandatory reporter agreement.
• Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on the employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Schedule

• Full-Time / Exempt
• This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.