Staff Development Specialist - San Jose, CA

Candidates must be located in southern or northern California and be willing to travel to various locations in their assigned California region

$70 - $80K/yr

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

• Generous Paid Time Off
  
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
  
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
  
• Paid On-the-Job Training
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
  
• Flexible Schedules
  
• Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn is seeking a Training Specialist to develop and deliver training to new employees in California.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Develop and facilitate live training in a dynamic and interactive format
• Design e-Training programs
• Coordinate core Professional Development services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivers scheduled training programs at various Elwyn locations
• Develops new live and e-Training curriculum as assigned
• Completes projects and coordinates core services as assigned
• Utilizes current research and information to design all training
• Works with operations to complete a needs assessment to determine training objectives for assigned training
• Develops dynamic curriculum utilizing various modalities to meet prescribed training objectives
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the job duties and challenges of Elwyn employee teams as evident by the curriculum designed and presented.
• Utilizes the following modalities or presentations in training design and presentation: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic
• Presents live training with clarity in pronunciation and volume
• Engages participants by utilizing pertinent personal experience reflecting on participant experience.
• Facilitates effective content-related group discussion and interaction throughout the training program.
• Tailors the content of the training to the needs of the group while maintaining training objectives.
• Remains objective and focuses on content if/when conflict or emotional reactions occur.
• Demonstrates effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Conveys understanding of Elwyn policies and regulations in all training provided
• Enter completed training attendance information into Elwyn's Learning Management System (LMS)
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Obtain and maintain instructor certifications including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, crisis intervention and medication administration
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three (3) years' training experience (minimum) in human service field
• Experience developing curriculum is a plus. Instructional design experience highly desired.
• Familiarity with principles of adult learning theory preferred
• Availability to provide training on nights and weekends
• Ability to set up audiovisual and other training equipment and to transport training supplies
• Demonstrated self-directed work habits
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict in a group setting
• Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record