Learning & Development Specialist

Eskaton Careers • Carmichael, CA

6d • $40 - $45

About The Position

The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for maintaining the standards of Eskaton’s talent by providing comprehensive training and professional development throughout employment. Their duties include working collaboratively with organizational stakeholders to determine areas of growth, developing training courses for new and existing employees and establishing methods to track employee participation in required trainings. The starting salary for this position ranges from $40.00 to $45.00/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or higher in a related field such as Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, Human Resources and/or Human Services required. Two or more years of experience in the field of gerontology may be substituted for a degree
• Two years’ experience as a corporate trainer, educator, or similar required
• Proficient in MSOffice programs, specifically Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) or other software database
• Exemplary leadership skills
• Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to relate to all levels of personnel, build strong working relationships and work collaboratively across all departments
• The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.
• All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years’ experience working with older adults within a RCFE community or current RCFE license preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilitation of Eskaton education workshops
• Facilitate education workshops in all market locations when needed
• Use Eskaton’s Learning Management system to manage eLearning materials and employee utilization
• Collaborate in the development of curriculum for new hires and/or existing employees
• Analyze the effectiveness of current orientations, education and workshops and develop appropriate modification if needed
• Facilitate education by motivating and fostering positive relationships with learners
• Stay up-to-date on the latest knowledge related to age-related topics and Title 22 regulations
• Train those who will be instructing employees at community-based workshops as needed

Benefits

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree