Training Specialist

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO starts day one

10 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) employer match 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Manchester, NH is seeking a Training Specialist to manage training for residential and education programs, deliver CPR and safety trainings, and support onboarding for new employees.

The role requires an associate degree (bachelor preferred), 2 years of training experience, trauma-informed practice knowledge, and a valid license; it offers full-time hours, an $27–$28 hourly wage, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in education, special education, child development, or related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience conducting trainings or workshops preferred.
• Experience in direct care of youth with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices in human services.
• Ability to conduct physical interventions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in teams or independently, typically 30-35 hours per week.
• Maintain inventory of training supplies and training technology.
• Enter data into Workday Learning and other systems.
• Support onboarding of new employees by facilitating transition from onboarding to the program and scheduling.
• Assist employees to access and complete online learning.
• Observe staff utilization of training areas to assess curriculum relevance and efficacy.
• Periodically model skills application in residential and educational environments with real-time coaching.

Skills

Education background

Training delivery

Trauma-informed practices

Direct care experience

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate’s degree in education or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

As a Training Specialist you will be responsible for all aspects of training for existing employees and new hire training for the Residential and Education Program. In addition, you will facilitate additional trainings including CPR and Safety Awareness for other Easterseals programs.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in education, special education, child development, or related field. (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Two (2) years of experience conducting trainings or workshops preferred.
• Experience in the direct care of youth with disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience of trauma-informed practices in the human services field
• Ability to conduct physical interventions
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities:

• Deliver training in teams or independently, typically 30-35 hours per week.
• Maintain inventory of training supplies and training technology.
• Enter data into Workday Learning and other systems.
• Support onboarding of new employees by facilitating transition from agency onboarding to the program, leading tours, adding new hires to relevant schedules and systems, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist employees to access and complete online learning.
• Observe staff utilization of training department areas of focus to assess curriculum relevance and efficacy.
• Periodically model skills application in the residential and educational environment and provide real-time coaching to employees.

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours; Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with expectation to be flexible with evenings as needed.

Compensation:

$27 to $28 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation, financial wellness and employee assistance program (EAP)

EOE