VA Learning and Development Specialist

Chimes; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, D/

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) with Employer Match

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Referral Bonus opportunities

Discounts through Tickets at Work

Job summary

Chimes is seeking an experienced Learning & Development professional to design and deliver training across its nationwide operations. You will develop customized training materials, both online and in-person, and evaluate program effectiveness to drive continuous improvement.

You will manage the LMS, run reports, and perform needs assessments while staying current with industry trends. Travel to various Chimes subsidiaries may be required to align programs with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with 8 years of Learning and Development experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing customized training materials, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training and materials, and job aids.
• Deliver engaging and effective training to employees, both in-person and virtually.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technology in L&D.
• Collaborate with the L&D team and other stakeholders during meetings to ensure programs align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Manage LMS and extract reports to measure training impact.
• Conduct training needs assessments and communicate with operations teams regularly.
• Assist the Learning and Development Director to complete priorities within the field as requested and comply with all standards within various Chimes subsidiaries and the standards in the Learning and Development department.
• Assume other duties as needed to demonstrate teamwork.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of Chimes programs and services, employees' needs, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by the staff to change and improve job performance.
• Work with a team or alone to manage and/or instruct at various subsidiaries within Chimes, traveling as needed.

Skills

Outlook & MS Suite

LMS experience

Communication

Organization & prioritizing

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

8 years of L&D experience

Tools

LMS platforms

MS Office

Job description

Description

Join Chimes – and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Our vast array of services

Educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health – are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve – those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Salary

$60,000 - $65,000

Primary Function(s)

• Assist in the development of customized training materials, including eLearning modules, instructor-led training and materials, and job aids.
• Deliver engaging and effective training to employees, both in-person and virtually.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technology in L&D.
• Collaborate with the L&D team and other stakeholders during meetings to ensure programs align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Manage LMS and extract reports to measure training impact.
• Conduct training needs assessments and communicate with operations teams regularly.
• Assist the Learning and Development Director to complete priorities within the field as requested and comply with all standards within various Chimes subsidiaries and the standards in the Learning and Development department.
• Assume other duties as needed to demonstrate teamwork.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of Chimes programs and services, employees' needs, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by the staff to change and improve job performance.
• Work with a team or alone to manage and/or instruct at various subsidiaries within Chimes, traveling as needed.

Minor Duties And Responsibilities

• Keep up with personal expense reports, mileage reimbursement, and other administrative work determined as necessary by the Director of Learning and Development and required for support of the department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 8 years of learning and development experience.

Key Competencies

• Outlook and MS Suite, Experience in Managing LMS Platforms, Communication, Organization and Prioritizing, Ability to Shift Priorities Quickly, Foster Relationships and Network.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 30 pounds, squat, bend over, stand for long periods of time, sit for extended periods of time (desk and driving), reaching at all angles.

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week)

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Discounts through “Tickets at Work”
• And More!

Want to learn more?

To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers.