Training Specialist

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Quality & Risk Management Full Time East Hanover, NJ, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Job Title:Training Specialist

Location:East Hanover, NJ 07936

Employment Type:Full-Time

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

Pillar Care Continuum (PCC) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations.

Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

Position Summary

Working closely with the Training Manager and the Training Team, the Training Specialist supports the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of agency-wide training and professional development initiatives. The Training Specialist will also manage and facilitate New Employee Orientation (NEO). The The position assists with developing curriculum, learning materials, and training resources that support employee competency, professional growth, regulatory compliance, and organizational needs as well as the maintenance of training records for Pillar Care Continuum (PCC) employee files.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages NEO including scheduling, planning, document preparation, training room management, facilitating specific training sections, evaluating, and record-keeping of completed trainings.
• Supports Pillar Care staff in licensing, maintaining or exceeding the regulations and expectations set by the New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE).
• Provides support and management of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training and development through the online training platform College of Direct Service (CDS).
• Supports the development and implementation of professional development and training initiatives for agency staff across programs and departments.
• Assists with the design and development of curricula, training materials, facilitator guides, presentations, learning activities, and other educational resources.
• Works with the Training Manager, internal subject matter experts, and program leadership to identify training needs and translate those needs into practical learning solutions.
• Supports the implementation of new and existing training programs, including scheduling, coordination, communication, facilitation, participant materials, and evaluation.
• Facilitates training sessions and professional development programs as assigned.
• Reviews and updates training content to support current practices, organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and workforce development needs.
• Collects participant feedback and other training information to evaluate effectiveness and recommend improvements to curriculum and delivery methods.
• Supports the development of role-based learning opportunities and continuing professional development that strengthen employee knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Provides support for all aspects of training projects, including planning and implementing training days for Pillar Care programs. This involves but is not limited to securing internal and external instructors, customizing content scheduling, ensuring that necessary equipment, materials and supplies and supplies are available, confirming training location, registrants, etc., evaluating training courses, managing and maintaining records.
• Supports Training Manager and Director Quality Management, Compliance & Training in identifying, tracking, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Stays current with training trends, developments, and best practices, through research or attending external professional development.
• Visit Pillar Elementary and High School, Day Programs, and Group Homes as needed and to build relationships with staff, students, participants, and residents.
• Performs other responsibilities as directed by the Training Manager.
• May be required to…