Training and Development Specialist-Cedar Rapids

Four Oaks Family & Children Services • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

Four Oaks is seeking an energetic, organized, and motivated Training and Development Specialist to help employees build the skills and confidence needed to succeed. The role includes delivering learning in classrooms, virtually, and within programs, as well as coaching and mentoring employees as they apply new skills. The specialist works with program leaders and staff to assess training needs, support best practices, and foster employee development. The position also supports training quality, regulatory and accreditation compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work, education, or a related field, plus group facilitation or training experience; or an associate degree and three years of field experience with group facilitation or training experience; or six years of field experience with group facilitation or training experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective leadership experience and skills.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented or driven.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with accuracy, neatness, and professional documentation skills.
• Strong reading comprehension and ability to follow written directions.
• Computer and technology competency, including typing, email, website navigation, and media.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to learn and instruct physical safety restraint techniques and implement them as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience.
• Iowa Teaching License and/or BD/LD Strat II.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, interactive training sessions in person, virtually, and within programs.
• Coach and mentor employees by demonstrating skills, providing feedback, and supporting application of learning.
• Encourage employee confidence and professional growth through hands-on coaching and support.
• Evaluate training programs, gather feedback, and identify ways to improve learning effectiveness.
• Assess organizational training needs and help develop resources to support employees.
• Partner with program leaders and staff to address training needs and promote best practices.
• Maintain training documentation, track completion requirements, and ensure records are accurate.
• Utilize and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS) to support employee training and development.
• Maintain employee training files and ensure required documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Stay informed about regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Help develop and maintain initiatives that strengthen training practices and organizational compliance.
• Identify potential training or compliance concerns and work with teams to find solutions.
• Provide guidance and technical support to employees and programs to help deliver quality services.
• Learn and instruct physical safety restraint techniques and implement them as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level