Learning Specialist

Are you familiar with Adult Learning Principles? Have you trained adult learners prior? Are you a certified Trainer in programs related to Behavioral Health, Trauma Informed Care, CPR, and Behavior Management & Intervention approaches?

If you answered YES! to any of these questions, then consider joining the Devereux PA Children's Services People Operations team as a Learning Specialist.

Being a Learning Specialist at Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services as its advantages . You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for training, and ensuing our staff have the proper tools and education to deliver high quality services to the children in our programs.

Everyday as a Learning Specialist you will...

• Coordinate the delivery and implementation of central orientation to new employees.
• Assist in the development and delivery annual training and learning programs.
• Track employee training completion to ensure organizational, regulatory, and licensing compliance.
• Coach staff to improve the competencies of center employees, reflecting organizational best practices, and meeting licensing and accreditation regulations.

You will be offered :

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

What is People Operations?

Today, many businesses are moving toward the term “People Operations,” as this function is viewed as an equal partner across business lines. Truly, an organization’s employee workforce requires the same strategic approach and vision as its other core business functions. So, whereas HR functions are more narrowed in scope, People Operations is more strategic and data-driven, placing purposeful focus on people and culture, and working to build a sense of community among colleagues.

Education : Bachelor's degree in staff training and development, education, or related field required.

Experience : At least one year of experience conducting staff training and development, preferably in health care or social services setting. Instructor's certification in First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Prevention / Intervention preferred. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection / analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and / or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.

Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.