Schedule: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm (2 days remote)
Salary: $65,000 / year
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Education or Human Services
- A Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services or related field required, a Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Experience with E-Learning and/or Instructional Design strongly preferred.
- Must be willing to travel to satilite locations.
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Must be able to pass a CORI check, background check and reference check.
We are seeking an experienced Training Specialist to assist with the development and delivery of training programs and courses. The Training Specialist will also assist the Director of Training and Senior Training Specialist in reviewing and revising courses to ensure that content is current, reflects Vinfen's mission and values and is consistent with best practices in Instructional Design. The Training Specialist provides support to required data entry systems, evaluation processes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
The Training Specialist will also:
- Implement course revisions and new developments by training cadres and assuring all materials are current.
- Develop a monthly Divisional calendar of courses, enter all content into the Learning Management Database, and post 3 months in advance.
- Ensure that all courses are accurately entered into Learning Management Systems.
- Maintain current Divisional Training database to track evaluation trends, cadre feedback, and instructional design needs. In collaboration with the Director of Training, coordinate the staffing and delivery of courses taught by adjunct instructors.
- Observe and provide coaching support to all Instructors at least annually. Communicate with relevant divisional and company staff to ensure quality and effectiveness of training.
- Co-facilitate the Divisional Training Steering Committee, and distribute agenda and minutes.
- Enter all certification course data, both internal and external, in database systems within
- timelines specified by The Director of Training. Maintain current information on
- Divisional programs and trends by reading industry trade publications, necessary
- documentation, and reports.
- Maintain current information on Training and Development programs and trends by reading industry trade publications.
- Maintain currency on training and development issues and trends.
- Deliver excellent customer service to all staff and visitors.
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
- 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
- Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
- Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan and an employee-funded 403 (b) plan
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
- $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
- Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
About Us
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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