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. This role would be based out of Kalamazoo, MI

The Trainer partners with Operations Vice-Presidents, District Directors, Home Managers, and Direct Service Providers (DSP) to coordinate, facilitate, and monitor all training related activities for their assigned geographical area. The Trainer’s responsibilities include conducting in-person classroom and/or virtual training sessions; ensuring training compliance within their assigned geographical area; identifying learning opportunities; creating business partnership to ensure open and transparent communication; and participate in workgroups to develop learning materials for the field.

**Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate and/or coordinate all required training including, but not limited to, on-boarding orientation, shadow shift(s); and competency assessments to ensure the implementation of high-performance standards.
- Promote a strong learning-based environment and ensure that staff have access to top-of-the-line training and educational opportunities.
- Maintain a positive and mentoring environment that both challenges employees to reach their potential and provides for a caring, people-first, atmosphere.
- Participate in developing and achieving operational goals, objectives, and systems.
- Ensure all training is documented in the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contribute to the development of all staff within their assigned geographical area by providing career advancement guidance. I.e., level system, lead training, and management programs.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of training report for leadership team including, but not limited to, training activities, number of attendees, training evaluations etc.
- Maintain trainer certifications for CPI, Gentle Teaching, CPR, and other requirements determined by Beacon Leadership.
- Provide upward and cross-department feedback on quality of new hires received in orientation, participants in training activities, and organizational training opportunities.
- Supports initiative to help reduce turnover by providing positive onboarding experiences and continuous learning opportunities.

**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.
- This role requires travel 2-3 days a week, may require overnight stays.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Teaching/Training: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person