Training and Development Specialist

Sevita • Davenport, IA

5d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.
Training and Development Specialist
This role can be based in Davenport, Burlington, Keokuk, Mt.Pleasant or Muscatine. Routine travel is required throughout the region as well as Dubuque and Clinton.

Do you have experience in training and development and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? In the Training and Development Specialist role, you will be an important part of our commitment to serve others by facilitating the training programs that support field operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year of related experience preferred
• Combination of equivalent education and relevant work experience will be acceptable
• Must be able to certify as a QBS Safety-Care instructor (behavior management)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• Self-motivated and collaborative; a team player

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, conducting and tracking employee training
• Develop and maintains course curriculum
• Confer with management and staff to identify specific skill/knowledge gaps, training objectives, work situations, and changes in policies and procedures
• Design, create, and update training aids, such as manuals, handouts, course exercises, and visual aids
• Deliver instruction using multiple modalities including one-on-one, classroom, teleconferencing, web-based training, and computer-based training
• Confer with management, internal training consultants, and HR to identify additional training needs, as required for new staff
• Ensure ongoing feedback of training programs and modify programs as needed
• Prepare and facilitate client-specific and clinical type training in addition to new hire orientation, CPR, and medical administration
• Provide input regarding the formulation and modification of procedures and practices pertaining to agency training
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational and industrial trends and make appropriate recommendations for new or updated training programs

Benefits

• Full benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level