Staff Development & Training Specialist

Residential Servicesorporated • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Staff Development & Training Specialist to lead onboarding, orientation, and ongoing education for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Residential Care setting. This role ensures new DSPs are fully prepared, confident, and compliant with all safety, regulatory, and agency standards.

Requirements

• Relevant Experience in training, staff development, healthcare, IDD services, or human services.
• Certification as a First Aid/CPR Instructor, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong understanding of IDD support principles, residential care operations, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage multiple training cohorts and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive onboarding covering mission, values, person‑centered practices, rights, safety, and residential care expectations.
• Teach First Aid, CPR, emergency response, infection control, and other required competencies.
• Provide training aligned with state licensing rules, incident reporting, documentation standards, and DSP core competencies.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on new hire scheduling, onboarding workflows, credential tracking, and corrective action training needs.
• Maintain training records, monitor compliance deadlines, and prepare reports for audits or licensing reviews.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and update curriculum to strengthen DSP performance and retention.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits package available
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed