Learning Specialist

Are you familiar with Adult Learning Principles Have you trained adult learners prior Are you a certified Trainer in programs related to Behavioral Health Trauma Informed Care CPR and Behavior Management & Intervention approaches

If you answered YES! to any of these questions then consider joining the Devereux PA Childrens Services People Operations team as a Learning Specialist.

Being a Learning Specialist at Devereux PennsylvaniaChildrens Servicesas its advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passionfor training and ensuing our staff have the proper tools and education to deliver high qualityservices to the children in our programs.

Everyday as a Learning Specialist you will...

• Coordinate the delivery and implementation of central orientation to new employees.
• Assist in the development and delivery annual training and learning programs.
• Track employee training completion to ensure organizational regulatory and licensing compliance.
• Coach staff to improve the competencies of center employees reflecting organizational best practices and meeting licensing and accreditation regulations.

You will be offered:

• Compensation: $52000-$59280 /yr.
• Schedule: Monday- Friday / 8:30am-4:30pm (occasional weekends and evening hours based on trainingneeds)
• A collaborative People Operations team with access to national Learning/Training resources and support
• Growth opportunities that allow you to expand your career and your skills
• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• Paid Training and Professional Development
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT(learn more at )

Devereux Pennsylvania Childrens Services (DPACS) serves children adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities behavioral emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP) assessment services community-based mental health services community-based employment training and social skills training and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities autism spectrum disorders concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.

What is People Operations
Today many businesses are moving toward the term People Operations as this function is viewed as an equal partner across business lines. Truly an organizations employee workforce requires the same strategic approach and vision as its other core business functions. So whereas HR functions are more narrowed in scope People Operations is more strategic and data-driven placing purposeful focus on people and culture and working to build a sense of community among colleagues.

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Education: Bachelors degree in staff training and development education or related field required.

Experience:At least one year of experience conducting staff training and development preferably in health care or social services setting. Instructors certification in First Aid CPR and Crisis Prevention/Intervention preferred. Proficient computer skillsmastery of Microsoft Office Applications experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar Pro-Filer and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently prioritize manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to established guidelines.

Valid drivers license must be maintained.

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.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nations 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 10000 children adults and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6500 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.

Our Culture Our Expectations

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 offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE