Talent Development Specialist

Dungarvin • Wallingford, CT

1d • $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Development Specialist is responsible for delivering engaging and effective training to direct care staff who provide exceptional care to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role supports employee development through new hire orientation, in-service training, and virtual learning across multiple states. The ideal candidate is an energetic and engaging trainer with strong public speaking skills and a passion for helping others learn and grow. This role uses a variety of tools and resources to enhance employee training, performance, and engagement while contributing to the delivery of high-quality services.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience or education related to staff training or in-service presentation.
• Demonstrated success in conducting virtual or web-based training programs.
• Ability to demonstrate physical coordination and skill, including maintaining balance, lowering into a half-squat position with a straight back, and performing hands-on demonstrations of crisis intervention techniques.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and GoToMeeting.

Nice To Haves

• Must either currently hold or be able to obtain certifications in required training programs (e.g., PMT, CPR, CBRF First Aid, CBRF Fire Safety, CBRF Standard Precautions, CPI, MANDT).
• Experience using Relias or Workday Learning.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Comfort leading sessions with up to 50 participants.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging new employee orientation sessions to welcome and prepare new hires.
• Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook to support training and create materials.
• Communicate training needs and collaborate with trainers on organizational and in-service training.
• Track training completions, classes, and required data in the Learning Management System to support compliance.
• Deliver virtual training through Zoom, GoToMeeting, and Teams, including technical support as needed.
• Partner with staff to maximize training effectiveness and program outcomes.
• Balance 50% administrative tasks and 50% facilitation, with 75% of facilitation in person and 25% virtual across multiple states; average class size of 10.

Benefits

• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance (domestic partners eligible for dental).
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance at no cost.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• HSA (Health Savings Account).
• PTO that increases with tenure.
• PTO donation options.
• Paid sick leave.
• National Brand Discounts.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities within Dungarvin’s 17 states of service.
• Access to career growth opportunities.
• Paid training.
• Mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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