Training and Development Specialist-Cedar Rapids
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 supports employee learning and development through engaging instruction, coaching, mentoring, and hands-on support in classroom, virtual, and program settings. The specialist works with employees and program teams to apply learning, improve practices, and strengthen organizational training and compliance. The position evaluates training programs and gathers feedback, assesses organizational training needs, develops learning resources, and maintains training records and the Learning Management System. It also supports quality improvement and compliance by keeping informed about regulatory and accreditation requirements, maintaining accurate employee training files, identifying concerns, and providing guidance and technical support to staff and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related field with group facilitation or training experience; alternatively, 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 and comprehension skills 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 helping them apply what they have learned.
- Build employee confidence and encourage professional growth through hands-on support.
- Evaluate training programs, gather feedback, and identify ways to improve learning effectiveness.
- Assess organizational training needs and help develop supporting resources.
- Partner with program leaders and staff on training needs and best practices.
- Maintain training documentation, track completion requirements, and ensure accurate records.
- Use 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 applicable 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 support quality services.
- Learn and instruct physical safety restraint techniques and implement them as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
