Learning and Development Trainer - Behavioral Health

South Shore Mental Health • Weymouth, MA

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About The Position

Aspire Health Alliance, a leader in behavioral health care since 1926, has an exciting new opportunity to join our Training Department. The Learning & Development (L&D) Trainer at Aspire Health Alliance plays a vital role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of staff within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on behavioral health. This position is integral to ensuring that all compliance requirements are met across various programs and contracts, while also fostering staff development and job satisfaction. The L&D Trainer will report to the Director of Training and Staff Development and will be responsible for a wide range of educational activities. Key responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs, conducting needs assessments in collaboration with program managers, and utilizing a deep understanding of behavioral health to inform training practices. The role also involves researching topics and potential speakers, expanding community mental health education, and leveraging technology to create dynamic and accessible training materials. The L&D Trainer will work with the Relias Learning Management System (LMS) to create curriculum, deliver live training, and manage event recordings. Additionally, the role requires scheduling, marketing, and monitoring live training series events, as well as collaborating with senior staff on various initiatives. The ideal candidate will be adept at using software such as Articulate and Vyond to create animated training content.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of related training experience, preferred
• Background in education, training, or instructional design
• Experience in the behavioral health field, with direct client care experience, preferred
• Proven track record of developing, coordinating, and implementing training initiatives, preferred
• Experience working with senior level staff on technology initiatives and recording
• Experience in creating animated training content
• Masters in Behavioral Health (or related field) with training focus or education in Instructional Design

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in instructional design and curriculum development
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health and mental illness
• Ability to conduct comprehensive needs assessments
• Competence in using technology to create and deliver training (e.g., Articulate, Vyond)
• Excellent project management and presentation skills
• Advanced computer skills and comfort with various software and online platforms
• Experience with authoring and training software
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Marketing and event coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs
• Conducting needs assessments in collaboration with program managers
• Researching topics and potential speakers
• Expanding community mental health education
• Leveraging technology to create dynamic and accessible training materials
• Working with the Relias Learning Management System (LMS) to create curriculum
• Delivering live training and managing event recordings
• Scheduling, marketing, and monitoring live training series events
• Collaborating with senior staff on various initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree