What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Development Specialist position at Completely KIDS?

General Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the HR Director, the Professional Development Specialist will design, implement, and facilitate training sessions to enhance employee development and ensure program effectiveness. This role requires flexibility, as the Professional Development Specialist will conduct training across multiple locations and assist with program improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsibility

Indicate % of time (5% or more):

Training Development and Administration

Update training materials.
Submit all trainings to NECPERS for certification
Enter employee trainings records into agency software programs.
Plan and implement all staff conferences three times per year.
Ensure new hires complete onboarding and the necessary training to meet licensure regulations.

Training Facilitation & Coaching

Lead training sessions for staff in areas such as youth development, social emotional learning, classroom management, etc.
Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Adapt training methods to accommodate different learning styles and needs.
Provide coaching and mentorship to after-school program staff to improve performance and professional growth.
Observe after-school program staff and provide constructive feedback to enhance their skills.
Work closely with site coordinators and program directors to identify training and coaching needs.
Ensure all training programs align with agency goals and compliance standards.
Follow health and safety guidelines established by the agency.
Show flexibility in scheduling to accommodate training and coaching needs.
Maintain an organized and professional training environment.

Other:

Attend and participate in agency and external training opportunities and meetings as requested.
Follow up on all written and verbal communications within 24 hours.
Maintain communication and collaboration across programs to ensure training consistency.

Related Duties as Assigned:

The job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Therefore, job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

*Reliable attendance is an on-going essential job function.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
Flexibility to adapt to changing training needs and methods.
Ability to problem-solve and provide constructive feedback.
Coaching and mentoring skills to support staff development.

Required of all positions:

Knowledge of Completely KIDS mission, values, vision, and ethical standards.
Knowledge Completely KIDS company requirements including but not limited to the Employee Handbook and all organization-wide policies for compliance and compliance procedures affecting specific duties and responsibilities.

Work Experience:

Experience in training, coaching, or facilitating workshops.
Experience in curriculum development is a plus.
Prior experience working in education, after-school programs, or employee development is preferred.

Education Level: If applicable, also include the type of degree desired.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field preferred strongly preferred but not required.

Licensure, Certifications, and other Designations: List all licenses, certifications, and other designations required of the position. (If an item is preferred, clearly note that the item is preferred.)

N/A

Supervision: List number of direct and indirect reports supervised by this position. (If the number of reports fluctuates, note a range.)
Number directly supervised	Number indirectly supervised
0	0

Physical Requirements: Mark with an ‘X’ the percentage of time spent related to each physical requirement.
	0 -24%	25-49%	50-74%	75-100%
Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use a computer.				X
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with others.				X
Standing/Walking:			X
Climbing/Stoop/Kneeling:			X
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:	X
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system.				X

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within an office, classroom, or training environment. This position hours are typically 10:30 – 6:00 with coaching/training daily.

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