Learning & Development Specialist
About The Position
This Role Goes Beyond Training What if your work didn’t just support employee development but also helped strengthen the care we provide to individuals on their recovery journey? At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team! At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, learning and development is more than training, it’s about equipping our teams with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to make a real difference. We are seeking a Learning & Development Specialist who is passionate about developing people, improving performance, and helping our organization grow stronger from within.
Requirements
- Experience designing or facilitating training
- Comfortable using systems like Microsoft Office and learning platforms
- Organized, proactive, and passionate about developing others
- Show up with purpose, stay motivated, take ownership, and are always growing
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or behavioral health experience is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Assessing training needs through collaboration with leadership, staff feedback, and organizational trends
- Designing and delivering engaging training programs that support both clinical and operational teams
- Developing onboarding programs and materials to support new hires and internal growth
- Creating training resources, guides, and learning materials (including e-learning content)
- Facilitating training sessions, workshops, and development initiatives
- Managing training schedules, attendance, and documentation
- Supporting and maintaining the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Tracking training completion, reporting on progress, and ensuring audit readiness
- Evaluating training effectiveness and continuously improving programs
- Communicating training updates, reminders, and opportunities across the organization
Benefits
- 37.5-hour work week
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA options
- HSA options
- 100% employer-paid short-term disability
- 100% employer-paid long-term disability
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 100% employer-paid EAP
- 401(k) with company match up to 3% after 90 days
- PTO
- Sick leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- 9 paid holidays
- 1 floating holiday
- Paid day off during your birthday month
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
