Training Manager

Description:

Position Function:

The Training Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of educational programs and curricula that enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff, foster parents and external customers. This role requires a strong background in education and curriculum design. This role is crucial in ensuring that our teams are equipped to deliver high-quality services to our clients by ensuring that our training programs are effective, engaging, and aligned with industry standards.

Experience Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Curriculum Development, Instruction Design, Human Services, Social Work or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Proven experience in management, education, curriculum development and instructional design. Strong knowledge of training methodologies, adult learning principles, educational theories, assessment strategies, and child welfare policies. Excellent presentation and communication skills are critical to the success of this role.

Working Conditions:

Heavy computer usage, administrative and clerical functions in a “team” office environment, attendance at public functions, and some evening and weekend work required. Travel is required to other agencies, annual conferences, and meetings as requested. Lifting files and office supplies required, up to 25 pounds.

Exposure To Confidential Information:

Maintains confidentiality and follows policies and procedures related to personnel and client records and confidential employee information required for grants and contracts.

Key Expectations/Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Develop and implement individualized goals to enhance their skills, performance, and career growth.
• Develop and maintain a curricular structure based on regulatory standards of training.
• Keep up to date with all minimum standards, COA and other licensing requirements and update trainings as needed.
• Leads team to complete projects on time, to specifications and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Work with the training team to determine and implement internal/external curriculum needs (topic areas, levels of training, required certifications for delivery, etc.)
• Supports the development of trainings based on needs.
• Work with the team in scheduling training revisions/replacements.
• Create curriculum designs based on sound educational practices and training needs.
• Recommend training delivery methods based on training needs, curricular design and strategic planning of implementation.
• Maintain necessary approvals for the delivery of CEUs.
• Assess the effectiveness of training relevant to organizational and external customer needs and determine the best method of instruction (on-line, face-to-face, webinar, etc).
• Supervises quality development and delivery of on-line training.
• Keep up to date on industry trends, contracts, state, federal and local rules, and beset practices in training and development.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Curriculum Development, Instruction Design, Human Services, Social Work or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Proven experience in management, education, curriculum development and instructional design. Strong knowledge of training methodologies, adult learning principles, educational theories, assessment strategies, and child welfare policies. Excellent presentation and communication skills are critical to the success of this role.