Training Specialist – ORR Program, Meaningful Impact

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

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.