Training Specialist

Are you looking to join a team that is committed to impacting the lives of individuals living with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do you enjoy training adult learners using creative and innovative techniques? Do you have experience providing Behavioral Health/Management, Trauma Informed Care and CPR training?

If you answered YES! to any of these questions, then consider joining the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health PA Adult Services People Operations team as a Training Specialist!

Devereux PA Adult Services is located in Berwyn, PA. We provide programs and services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated team of over 800 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct support professionals all work towards one common goal - the happiness, self-fulfillment and social integration of each adult in our community.

As a Training Specialist you will:

• Assist with planning and implementing training programs designed to improve staff job performance and required skills
• Provide learning and training support for new and current staff
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and key personnel to ensure that staff meet training requirements
• Track staff training to ensure organizational, regulatory, and licensing compliance
• Provide consultation and support to program directors, department heads and other supervisors in matters related to staff training

EDUCATION: Associates degree in Human Resources, Training & Development, Education, or related field, required. Bachelors degree, preferred.

EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year previous experience conducting staff training and development, preferably in human service or health care. Instructor’s certification in First Aid, CPR, Crisis Prevention/Intervention, New Directions, QPR is preferred.

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.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux…