Staff Development Trainer

Staff Development Trainer

Join Our Team at Three Rivers Treatment Center in Kenbridge, VA. Are you passionate about developing people, inspiring growth, and creating engaging learning experiences? Do you enjoy helping employees build the knowledge and confidence they need to make a difference every day? Three Rivers Treatment Center is seeking an energetic, organized, and innovative Staff Development Trainer to lead employee orientation, regulatory training, leadership development, and ongoing professional education for our multidisciplinary team serving adolescents in a residential treatment environment.

As our Staff Development Trainer, you'll play a critical role in shaping the employee experience—from their first day of orientation through continued professional development. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to build a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence while ensuring compliance with DBHDS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.

Design, coordinate, and facilitate engaging employee training programs. Co-lead new hire orientation and ensure employees are prepared for success. Coordinate mandatory annual education, compliance, and safety training. Develop and update training materials using current regulations and best practices. Conduct training needs assessments with department leaders. Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements. Promote leadership development and career growth opportunities. Maintain accurate training records and compliance documentation.

Prepare reports related to employee education and training compliance. Collaborate with managers to support departmental learning objectives. Serve as a resource for employees regarding education, onboarding, and staff development initiatives.

High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities. Minimum of one year of related training, education, or staff development experience preferred. Experience creating and presenting training materials. Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Associate degree or college coursework in Business, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field. Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, or human services. Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Certifications:

CPR Certification within 90 days of hire. CPR Instructor Certification within six months of hire. Handle With Care Instructor Certification (or ability to obtain).

This position works primarily in a professional office setting with regular interaction throughout the facility. The role includes classroom instruction, computer-based training, and collaboration with leaders and staff across departments.

At Three Rivers Treatment Center, our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in professional development, teamwork, and creating an environment where employees can grow while making a lasting impact on the lives of adolescents and families. If you're passionate about teaching, mentoring, and helping others succeed, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help build the next generation of exceptional professionals at Three Rivers Treatment Center!