Director of Training

The
Instructional Design & Compliance Director
will drive the redesign of training systems and content to align with best practices in adult learning, accessibility, and inclusive design. This role will also oversee systems and processes that ensure compliance with all internal and external training requirements, supporting staff readiness and meeting contract obligations.

Seneca Institute for Advanced Practice (SIAP)
The Seneca Institute for Advanced Practice (SIAP) designs and delivers innovative, high-quality trainings that strengthen Seneca's mission and promote excellence in practice. The team oversees New Employee Orientation, manages agency-wide training plans and systems, and provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities for staff and community partners. SIAP collaborates closely with other departments and with state and county partners to administer Title IV-E and fee-based training contracts, ensuring consistent, accessible, and impactful learning experiences that support those who serve children and families.

About Seneca
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Leadership Responsibilities

• Take initiative to support and maintain a team culture and climate that reflects Seneca values.

• Lead or co-lead special projects or initiatives in the Training Department.
• Support fiscal sustainability of the Training Department.
• Collaborate with other leaders on agency-wide initiatives.

• Work collaboratively across teams and represent the department effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Supervision Responsibilities

• Lead the process to interview, hire and onboard supervisees.

• Support and coach supervisees through regular supervision to execute the responsibilities of the supervisee's position.
• Provision of professional development to support ongoing growth of supervisees.

• Attend to issues of privilege, power and difference in the supervisory relationship.

• Director Responsibilities

• Lead the redesign of training content and curricula to align with adult learning theory, accessibility standards, and inclusive facilitation practices.

• Establish and maintain standardized processes, templates, and tools for training development across the department.
• Partner with trainers to review, revise, and enhance materials to ensure consistency, engagement, and accessibility.
• Provide coaching and technical support to trainers in instructional design and engagement techniques from the larger field of learning and design.
• Explore, pilot, and integrate new training technologies (e.g., learning platforms, interactive tools, AI applications) to increase engagement, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Track and monitor staff training requirements across contracts and programs.
• Develop systems for auditing compliance and generating reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with SIAP's Senior Department Director to troubleshoot compliance gaps and develop proactive solutions (e.g., reminders, system improvements, process adjustments).

• Partner with SIAP's Senior Department Director to monitor and track feedback around user engagement of trainings and professional development offerings.

• Demonstrate behavior that aligns with Seneca's mission and values at all times, including active engagement in Seneca's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

• All other duties as assigned by program, region, and agency leadership.

Qualifications
Required

• Education/experience requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Education, Organizational Development required, OR:

• Bachelor's degree in any field PLUS a certificate or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Education, Organizational Development required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or workforce development required.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and liberatory leadership practices.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with SharePoint, Teams, and data management tools preferred.
• Experience with audio-visual (AV) equipment and digital media production a plus.
• Familiarity with the child welfare, behavioral health and education systems is a plus.

Skills Of An Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrated success in applying adult learning theory to training design and delivery.
• Demonstrated proficiency with learning technologies, such as learning management systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, or multimedia platforms.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and developing staff, fostering morale, and building inclusive team culture.
• Exceptional organizational, project management, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to identify gaps, design solutions, and implement process improvements.

Schedule

• Remote; Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Benefits

• Starting at $120,578 - $134,578 per year,

• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification

• Salary increases each year

• Comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage

• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan

• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays

• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Abundant professional development, scholarship, and promotional opportunities