Training and Workforce Development Specialist

The Kennedy Collective • Trumbull, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Kennedy Collective is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), veterans, and individuals facing barriers to employment. TKC requires comprehensive compliance training, certification management, and workforce development to meet DDS/Medicaid standards, ensure service quality, and maintain regulatory compliance. The Training & Workforce Development Specialist is accountable for designing, coordinating, and delivering all organizational training programs, compliance training schedules, certification management, onboarding curriculum, and workforce development resources. This role ensures all required compliance training (CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, DDS requirements, OSHA, abuse/neglect prevention) is scheduled, tracked, and maintained. This role partners with Senior Manager HR Operations on certification governance and with Talent/Culture on onboarding strategy.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years training coordination or workforce development experience
• Experience in compliance-heavy environments (healthcare, human services, social services preferred)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Familiarity with training platforms, learning management systems (LMS), or training software
• Knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certification requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field
• Nonprofit or DDS program background
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Training delivery or adult learning experience
• Experience with certification tracking systems or LMS platforms

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration certification, DDS-required training, OSHA, abuse/neglect prevention, and annual compliance training; manage certification expirations and recertification.
• Deliver or coordinate training sessions; develop and maintain onboarding curriculum; create workforce development resources aligned with mission.
• Maintain training records and documentation; ensure accuracy for audits; prepare training reports for leadership and regulatory reviews.
• Track certification expiration dates; schedule recertification; manage recertification processes; escalate gaps to supervisors and Senior Manager.
• Support leadership development initiatives; deliver supervisor training on DDS requirements, incident reporting, service quality standards, and compliance obligations.
• Provide training curriculum and training coordination for new hire orientation (Talent/Culture owns strategy and execution).
• Administer day-to-day workers’ compensation processes, including claim intake, tracking, documentation, and coordination with employees, managers, and external partners.
• Deliver training and support return-to-work efforts, ensuring proper reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of safety and claims processes.

What This Job Offers

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