Professional Development Training Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Training Instructor / Specialist, Adult & Continuing Education, Professional Development
Description ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope.
At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.
Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
JOB SUMMARYResponsible for identifying training needs, designing and tailoring instructor – led and online trainings, facilitating trainings and How We Work Operations Orientation, evaluating training effectiveness, and managing training content/materials. Works with internal instructors to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of core trainings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop and/or revise instructor-led and online trainings, including but not limited to:
- Facilitate in-person and virtual training classes, including the learning management system (LMS) training and other courses such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Cultural Competence and Communication, Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), and Characteristics and Needs of Individuals Served, Ethical Decision Making in Catholic Community Service, and How We Work Operations Orientation.
- Create the block calendar that provides for the quarterly and annual training needs of Catholic Charities employees.
- Coordinate and record the evaluation of efficacy of professional development programs (questionnaires, surveys) and uses the information to guide further planning for workshops and PD programs.
- Contribute to the development and revision of professional development’s department protocols.
- Analyzes data to facilitate the development of best practices and determine instructional needs.
- Train new instructors in Professional Development administration practices, content presentation and facilitation, and learning technologies.
- Lead or co-lead the “Community of Learning” internal instructors cohort.
- When assigned, respond to LMS help desk requests and document learner course completion within the LMS.
- Collaborate with the Director of Professional Development to determine current and anticipated PD needs.
- Lead internal marketing of PD training and events.
- When assigned, serve as the technical assistant for internal and/or external training sessions.
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