Field Trainer

Beacon Specialized Living Services is seeking an on-site Learning & Development Field Trainer to facilitate trainings related to caring for individuals with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

The Trainer in the Learning and Development department is responsible for improving the quality of work and productivity of the organization's employees. This position assesses property-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for all employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance, and recognize performance. This position also monitors all industry training regulations and ensures 100% training compliance across all Beacon markets they support.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and deliver engaging and effective training sessions, workshops, and virtual instructor-led courses to meet company goals, objectives, and standards.

o Responsible for implementing all regulated and developmental training for assigned Beacon areas. Completes or facilitates all required training of Direct Support Professionals (Level 0-5) and direct care staff, including but not limited to onboarding program, orientation, shadow shift(s), and competency training to ensure the implementation of high-performance standards and a smooth transition and integration into the organization.

• Ensure all Beacon training courses are consistently executed to meet all state licensing requirements.
• Maintain a positive and empowering environment that challenges employees to reach their potential and promotes a caring, people-first attitude.
• Provides area communications to ensure employees know training and development events and resources.
• Provide information for the corporate training calendar for Beacon.
• Coordinates and schedules training sessions, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Provide training as assigned, which may include live training sessions, instructor-led virtual sessions, and monitoring of virtual training on the company learning management system (LMS).
• Foster a positive learning environment that encourages employee engagement and participation. Monitor for understanding and engagement and adjust for learning style and/or understanding as indicated.
• Monitors training and development needs for all DSPs and home/location/program staff to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Consult with Beacon Specialized Living Services (BSLS) managers and supervisors to assess training needs and support their development.
• Observe and ensure all operations and company policies are understood and followed in the homes during post-training follow-up visits. Engage staff in corrections immediately and provide feedback and support to the home manager and operations supervisor for ongoing improvement.
• Provide documentation and reporting on training activities.
• Ensure all training documentation is received for storage in employee LMS file daily.
• Monitor and document training compliance tracking to ensure accurate and up-to-date training compliance reports. Review reports with operational leadership to promote training compliance.
• Conduct follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR and Recruiting staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Education and Experience

• Three – Five Years of training experience, specifically onboarding new employees, facilitation in-person and virtual settings
• Bachelor's degree in business, communication, teaching, or relevant
• A background in mental health or healthcare is a plus.
• Strong computer skills utilizing various software programs and applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel to various residential sites as needed?

Experience:

• Teaching/Training: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kansas City, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000