Training Specialist LRC

Training Specialist LRC

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Lincoln, NE

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services – Agency 25

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $22.007

Job Posting: JR Training Specialist LRC (Evergreen) (Open)

Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) is a Joint Commission–accredited state psychiatric hospital operated by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. We provide compassionate, secure, and recovery-focused mental health care to individuals across Nebraska. Our mission is supported by a highly trained workforce, including staff with safety‑focused credentials such as CPR certification, and we are committed to ongoing professional development, learning, and inclusion.

Under general supervision, the Training Specialist supports hospital operations by designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs. This role applies general to advanced instructional skills, adult learning principles, and innovative training methods to meet organizational learning needs. Assignments may include reviewing literature, statutes, rules, and policies relevant to hospital operations. Independent judgment is exercised within assigned program topics or areas of responsibility.

Please note that if you are selected for an interview, a 5–10‑minute presentation will be required as part of the interview.

We offer a supportive, mission‑driven workplace with outstanding benefits, including:

• Stable employment and career growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Retirement plan with 156% match of the first 4.8% contributed
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals and comprehensive benefits
• A culture that values Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public behavioral health

• Utilize best practices in adult learning to deliver training across a variety of subject areas, some of which may require instructor certification or relate to hospital‑specific needs.
• Serve as a professional resource to employees and managers regarding training programs and courses delivered.
• Research, develop, schedule, and implement new training programs to meet identified hospital objectives.
• Plan and deliver interactive, engaging training in classroom, web‑based, e‑learning, and on‑unit environments.
• Modify and update existing course curricula to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and relevance.
• Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to assess training needs and evaluate training effectiveness.

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to deliver a 5–10 minute presentation on a subject of their choice as part of the interview process.

Two years’ experience and/or training in planning and presenting information and/or education to others through formal training, workshops, seminars, or other instructional venues including experience developing training programs or curriculum. An associate’s degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development, or related field may be substituted for experience.

• CPR certification (current or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Experience developing training programs and curriculum
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness or similar populations

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Valid driver’s license

• Knowledge of advanced instructional design models and adult learning strategies
• Knowledge of behavioral health, mental health illness, or healthcare‑related training environments
• Knowledge of hospital operations, regulatory requirements, and compliance‑driven training
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) and e‑learning platforms

• Skill in developing comprehensive training programs and curricula from concept to implementation
• Skill in modifying and improving existing training based on evaluation data and organizational needs
• Skill in facilitating interactive, scenario‑based, or certification‑required training
• Skill in presenting complex or sensitive…