Learning Specialist
The Children's Village
Location
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Salary
$56,650 - $32 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Learning Specialist will facilitate training programs including crisis management, compliance, and new hire orientation. They will also provide project management support for training initiatives and conduct sessions both on-site and in the community.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma with 5 years of child welfare experience, an associate degree with 2 years of training experience, or a bachelor's degree with 2 years of training experience. Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention or Safe Crisis Management is highly preferred.
Job description
Position Overview
The Learning Specialist will serve as a Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) instructor and will facilitate other trainings as required by the needs of the agency. The specialist will help design and facilitate in-person and virtual training programs, provide project management and support for major training projects and deliver training sessions (i.e. new hire orientation, crisis management, compliance, etc.) within and across the agency. The Specialist will also conduct training on site and in the community. The Learning Specialist, while under the direct guidance and support of the Director of Learning will hold a key role on the Learning and Talent Development team, supporting both professional development and compliance training for staff across the agency. Lite travel may be required.
Position Qualifications
High School Diploma/(GED) with 4 (5) years child welfare experience and 2 (3) years training experience. Associates Degree with 2 years training experience in the field. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Psychology, Education, Organizational Development or other related field with 1 (2) years of training experience. Must be creative and positive. Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills. Demonstrates professionalism and is a team player. Strong writing skills a plus. Residential treatment experience and certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and/or Safe Crisis Management highly preferred. Other certifications (CPR, defensive driving instruction etc.) desirable.
The children’s village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law
