Training Specialist

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Perks of Working at CYFS:

37.5 hour work week

Paid Time Off:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
• 8 Paid Sick Days
• 5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
• 3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
• Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
• 24/7 call line
• Tax consultation/financial resources
• Discounted legal services and mediation services
• Health and Wellness resources

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Supportive, inclusive, and strengths-focused culture

Salary:

Starting at $60,000.00 

About the Position:

We are looking for a Training Specialist to facilitate our employee development initiatives, presenting creative training events and educational programs. Responsibilities include communicating with managers to identify training needs and mapping out development plans for teams and individuals. Managing, designing, developing, coordinating, and conducting training programs. Candidate will demonstrate proficiency with Office 365 administration and provide technical and training support to staff. Ultimately, the role of the Training Specialist is to produce and implement professional development at our agency, in person, online, and through our Learning Management System.

Our ideal candidate has experience with various training methods including e-learning and Learning Management Systems. Experience with different projects, such as management training and soft-skills development, is also essential. If you can think of and design engaging ways to train our employees, we'd like to meet you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging learning content, courses, and curricula, utilizing an array of instructional design strategies, focusing on innovative ways to deliver training
• Train staff and supervisors in best practice methods, empowering/equipping them to succeed
• Manage eLearning software platform, LMS Learning Center, and various training tools
• Administer and manage courses within the learning management system
• Manage users, assigning training as needed and provide status reports
• Track performance/progress, and measure competencies of online and in-person learners
• Research and obtain relevant and reliable content for training courses
• Utilize a variety of media, multimedia files, and social media tools to develop interactive learning
• Provide recommendations on effective delivery methods
• Work in partnership with subject matter experts and stakeholders across all levels of the agency to gather information needed to develop learning deliverables

Location:

2610 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria IL

Work Hours:

 Schedule is flexible and non-traditional. Hybrid work is available based on job duties.

Does the Following Apply to You?

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, Master's degree in Social Work or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of related Learning Management System experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience in Instructional Design
• Functional knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Office Suite and especially Office 365

Additional Qualifications:

• Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Obtain an insured vehicle
• At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Additional Benefits:

• Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with 4% employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties.

Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.