Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking to join a team that is committed to impacting the lives of individuals living with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do you enjoy training adult learners using creative and innovative techniques? Do you have experience providing Behavioral Health/Management, Trauma Informed Care and CPR training? 

If you answered YES! to any of these questions, then consider joining the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health PA Adult Services People Operations team as a Training Specialist!

Devereux PA Adult Services is located in Berwyn, PA. We provide programs and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team of over 800 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct support professionals all work towards one common goal - the happiness, self-fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community.

Being a Training Specialist at Devereux has its advantages!

As a Training Specialist you will:

• Assist with planning and implementing training programs designed to improve staff job performance and required skills
• Provide learning and training support for new and current staff   
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and key personnel to ensure that staff meet training requirements
• Track staff training to ensure organizational, regulatory, and licensing compliance
• Provide consultation and support to program directors, department heads and other supervisors in matters related to staff training

Pay for the position $45,000-$51,000

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Devereux is proud to offer

ASCEND –  Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment! 

Keywords: Learning Specialist, Trainer, human Resources, Training Assistant, HR specialist, HR Trainer, Staff Trainer, Personnel, People Operations

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Responsibilities

Company Overview  

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations   

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You  

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Associates degree in Human Resources, Training & Development, Education, or related field, required.  Bachelors degree, preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year previous experience conducting staff training and development, preferably in human service or health care.  Instructor’s certification in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention/Intervention, New Directions, QPR is preferred. 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.