Training and Development Specialist

Verland is seeking a Training and Development Specialist who will create develop implement and conduct employee training and development programs.

Contributions:

• Own the design delivery and continuous improvement of organizational training and staff development programs.
• Assess training needs through data observation and collaboration with department leaders to ensure relevance and impact.
• Develop and deliver onboarding orientation annual in-service and role-specific training for professional and non-professional staff.
• Ensure all training programs align with applicable government licensing and regulatory requirements including mandated training hours.
• Design and manage custom training programs and certifications including job-specific and compliance-driven credentials.
• Facilitate training using multiple instructional methods (in-person virtual blended) to support adult learning best practices.
• Administer the Learning Management System (LMS) including course assignments policy distribution attestations and reporting.
• Create maintain and standardize training materials policies procedures and documentation.
• Track and maintain accurate training certification and compliance records ensuring audit readiness.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using metrics assessments and feedback and recommend improvements to address performance or compliance gaps.

Exceptional Benefits: Minimum of 30 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC) Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• 403b Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Ability to deliver and support training programs using adult learning principles and established instructional methods.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance-related training requirements and the ability to follow defined standards and curricula.
• Proficiency in using a Learning Management System (LMS) to assign courses track completion and maintain documentation.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills with the ability to present material clearly to diverse staff groups.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage training schedules materials and records accurately.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate compliant training documentation and records.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Training and Development Education Human Resources Organizational Development or a related field required.
• Three-five years of experience designing delivering and evaluating training programs preferably in a regulated or compliance-driven environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design and facilitation techniques.
• Experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS) including course assignment tracking and reporting.
• CPR Certification required (or ability to obtain within a defined onboarding period).
• Train-the-Trainer certification or equivalent experience facilitating instructor-led training programs.

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Verland is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.