Training and Onboarding Specialist

VITRA Health•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training and Onboarding Specialist supports the organization’s mission by ensuring all employees are effectively onboarded, trained, and continuously developed to provide high-quality, person-centered care. This role manages the learning management system (LMS), designs and implements training and development programs, facilitates new hire onboarding and orientation in collaboration with the Clinical leadership team, and ensures compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in training and development, Education, or a related field preferred - or equivalent experience).
RN or LPN preferred
Technical skills including proficiency in EHRs and learning systems
Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR, employee training, or learning and development, preferably in a healthcare or human services setting.
Experience coordinating compliance-based or state-regulated training preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the key organizer for field staff onboarding and orientation and ongoing training
Facilitate new employee orientation sessions and ensure completion of all required documentation and training in compliance with company, state, and federal standards.
Develop and maintain initial and ongoing training ensuring proper documentation of all training activities.
Collaborate with hiring managers throughout the first 90 days of employment to promote clarity, engagement, and retention for new hires.
Collaborate with IT/Recruitment to facilitate set up of equipment for new hires.
Act as the main point of contact for new employees during their onboarding period to provide guidance, answer questions, and foster positive early employee experience.
Assess training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and collaboration with supervisors and leadership.
Design, develop, and deliver engaging in-person and e-learning training programs to enhance employee knowledge, skills, and compliance.
Leads training for Vitra’s electronic Health Record platform
Coordinate mandatory and ongoing training programs in compliance with MH, DHS, healthcare, and licensing standards (e.g., NCQA, HIPPA, OSHA, medication administration, and person-centered care).
Develop and maintain training manuals, guides, and multimedia course materials.
Manage and update the Learning Management System (LMS) to track participation, certification renewals, and compliance on a variety of LMS platforms.
Partner with subject matter experts and external instructors to facilitate specialized training sessions and to manage the life cycle of the company’s management and training plan.
Maintain accurate, auditable records of training and onboarding activities to ensure readiness for inspections and compliance reviews.
Review and update training policies and procedures to align with current regulations and organizational goals.
Prepare reports and metrics on training completion, onboarding outcomes, and compliance trends.
Prepare and manage training budgets and related expense reports.
Stay current on best practices in adult learning, training technologies, and healthcare compliance education.
Foster culture of customer service and commitment to quality care.
Serve as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values.
Show genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve.
Other duties as assigned.