Talent Development Specialist

We are excited to welcome an experienced, energetic, and engaging trainer to our regional training team! This position supports the development of our direct care staff who provide exceptional, person-centered care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Through new employee orientation, state-mandated training, specialized instruction, and ongoing learning opportunities, our Talent Development Specialists help prepare employees to succeed and deliver high-quality services across multiple states.The ideal candidate is a confident public speaker and passionate trainer who enjoys engaging an audience, making learning meaningful, and helping others develop their skills and knowledge. They are comfortable navigating technology, managing competing priorities, and adapting their approach to different learning environments. If you enjoy sharing knowledge, connecting with people, and making a difference through employee development, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact!WHAT YOU WILL DO:New Employee Orientation: Facilitate engaging and informative orientation sessions that welcome new employees, introduce organizational expectations, and prepare them for success in their roles.Training Facilitation & Delivery: Coordinate and deliver organizational, state-mandated, specialized, and in-service training through in-person and virtual formats, ensuring required training is completed across supported locations.Classroom Management: Maintain an organized, productive, and engaging learning environment in both in-person and virtual settings, managing group participation and addressing learning needs.Communication & Collaboration: Partner with employees, fellow trainers, and operational leaders to coordinate training schedules, communicate requirements, address training needs, and support consistent training delivery.Learning Management & Compliance: Maintain accurate training records within the Learning Management System (LMS), tracking course completions, class attendance, registrations, and other required data to support regulatory and organizational compliance.Virtual Training & Technical Support: Facilitate virtual training using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GoToMeeting, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting as needed.Training Coordination & Administration: Plan, schedule, and coordinate required training sessions, organizational programs, and specialized learning opportunities. Monitor and maintain training equipment, materials, schedules, and records.Certification Administration: Coordinate, prepare, and distribute certification documentation following successful completion of required training programs, as applicable.Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback to the training team regarding training delivery methods, processes, and systems to support continuous improvement and alignment with organizational standards.