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Learning and Development SpecialistVolunteers of America • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Learning and Development Specialist

Learning and Development Specialist

Volunteers of America • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Less than 1 hour ago
Salary
$73,267.87 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Learning & Development Specialist I

As part of the Learning & Development team, the Learning & Development Specialist I conducts training sessions and also does development of training materials. The primary focus is on developing employee skills to improve the quality of client interaction and client outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support Instructional Design Planning and Analysis
  • Design and Development Tasks
  • Conduct training events and programs
  • Prepare Training materials, provides training logistics, prepare classroom or other training venues
  • Other tasks as may be required to support organization's learning and development

Essential Ability Acknowledgement

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

Essential Duties

  • An essential function of this position requires incumbents to report to the office.
  • Assist in Instructional Design of curricula and training materials.
  • Facilitate training, Train-the-Trainer, deliver training programs.
  • Evaluate training, seek and incorporate feedback
  • Support the learning management system
  • Executes and oversees logistics of training, such as scheduling, announcements, technology needs, etc. including supporting Program's internal training
  • Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

Mandated Reporter

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
  • Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Communication, Education, or similar discipline, or equivalent experience (4 years)

Experience

  • One year of experience designing training material/curricula or other similar role.
  • One-year experience as a trainer, corporate training specialist, or related position.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working as a member of the HR team.
  • Familiarity with social services and related issues.
  • Experience working with learning management systems (LMS).
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
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