Training and Development Specialist-Cedar Rapids
Bachelor's
Master's
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Love Helping Others Learn and Grow? Join Four Oaks as a Training & Development Specialist!
Turn Your Passion for Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring Into a Career That Makes a Difference!
Are you the person who loves helping others succeed? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge, building confidence in others, and finding creative ways to make learning fun and engaging?
If you're passionate about training, coaching, and employee development, Four Oaks has an opportunity for you!
We're looking for an energetic, organized, and motivated Training & Development Specialist to join our team and help employees develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
At Four Oaks, we know that when we invest in our employees, we're also investing in the children and families we serve.
This Isn't Just About Teaching a Class!
As our Training & Development Specialist, you'll do more than stand in front of a classroom and deliver presentations.
You'll be in the classroom, working virtually, and out in our programs helping employees put what they've learned into practice.
You'll have the opportunity to coach, mentor, encourage, and support employees while helping create a positive learning environment throughout our organization.
Whether you're welcoming employees into a training session, helping someone master a new skill, or working with program teams to improve practices, your work will have an impact across Four Oaks!
What You'll Do
Every day brings opportunities to help others learn, grow, and succeed!
Training, Coaching & Employee Development
Bring learning to life! Lead engaging, interactive training sessions in person, virtually, and directly within our programs.
Be a coach and mentor! Work alongside employees to demonstrate skills, provide feedback, and help them apply what they've learned.
Help employees succeed! Build confidence and encourage professional growth through hands-on coaching and support.
Keep training fresh! Evaluate training programs, gather feedback, and identify ways to make learning more effective.
Find opportunities for growth! Assess training needs throughout the organization and help develop resources to support employees.
Be a resource for our teams! Partner with program leaders and staff to support training needs and best practices.
Keep things running smoothly! Maintain training documentation, track completion requirements, and help ensure accurate records.
Put technology to work! Utilize and maintain our Learning Management System (LMS) to support employee training and development.
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Help us stay on track! Maintain employee training files and ensure required training documentation is accurate and up to date.
Know the standards! Stay informed about regulatory requirements and accreditation standards that guide our work.
Support quality improvement! Help develop and maintain initiatives that strengthen training practices and organizational compliance.
Be a problem-solver! Identify potential training or compliance concerns and work with teams to find solutions.
Make a difference behind the scenes! Provide guidance and technical support to help employees and programs deliver quality services.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and knows how to make learning meaningful.
Someone who:
Has a passion for training, coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
Is comfortable speaking in front of groups and leading engaging training sessions.
Can connect with employees who have different learning styles and experience levels.
Enjoys working directly with staff and helping them build confidence in their skills.
Has strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Is comfortable using technology and learning management systems.
Can manage training documentation and pay attention to important details.
Enjoys collaborating with different departments and program teams.
Can adapt to changing needs and find creative ways to support learning.
Understands the importance of consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why This Role Matters
Think about the difference a great trainer can make.
That new employee who walks into training feeling nervous and leaves feeling confident.
That team member who finally understands a challenging skill because someone took the time to show them.
That program that becomes stronger because employees have the knowledge and tools they need.
As a Training & Development Specialist, you'll help make those moments happen!
Your impact won't stop with the employees you train. The skills and confidence you help build will carry into the work they do every day with children and families.
Why Four Oaks?
At Four Oaks, we're more than coworkers. We're a team that believes in supporting one another, encouraging growth, and working together to make a difference.
We understand the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and given opportunities to develop professionally.
We are committed to equal opportunity, fair treatment, and building an inclusive environment where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed.
When you join Four Oaks, you're joining an organization that believes in helping both our employees and the communities we serve succeed.
Ready to Help Others Reach Their Potential?
If you're looking for a career where you can share your knowledge, inspire others, and help employees grow while making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Bring your energy, creativity, and passion for helping others succeed to Four Oaks!
Apply today and become part of a team that's helping build stronger employees, stronger programs, and brighter futures!
Four Oaks – Expect Success!
Qualifications: What you need:
You will need a Bachelors in social work, education or a related field with group facilitation/training experience OR an AA and 3 years’ experience in the field with group facilitation/training experience OR 6 years experience in the field with group facilitation/training experience. Previous supervisory experience and an Iowa Teaching License and/or BD/LD Strat II preferred but, not required. Additional requirements include:
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Effective leadership experiences and skills
Self-motivated and goal-oriented/driven
Strong communication skills – including oral, written and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, including accuracy and neatness and professional documentation
Strong reading and comprehension skills and ability to follow written directions
Demonstrated competency with the computer and technology skills such as typing, email, website navigation and media
Maintains a flexible schedule
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to learn and instruct physical safety restraint techniques and implement as needed
Turn Your Passion for Teaching, Coaching, and Mentoring Into a Career That Makes a Difference!
Are you the person who loves helping others succeed? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge, building confidence in others, and finding creative ways to make learning fun and engaging?
If you're passionate about training, coaching, and employee development, Four Oaks has an opportunity for you!
We're looking for an energetic, organized, and motivated Training & Development Specialist to join our team and help employees develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
At Four Oaks, we know that when we invest in our employees, we're also investing in the children and families we serve.
This Isn't Just About Teaching a Class!
As our Training & Development Specialist, you'll do more than stand in front of a classroom and deliver presentations.
You'll be in the classroom, working virtually, and out in our programs helping employees put what they've learned into practice.
You'll have the opportunity to coach, mentor, encourage, and support employees while helping create a positive learning environment throughout our organization.
Whether you're welcoming employees into a training session, helping someone master a new skill, or working with program teams to improve practices, your work will have an impact across Four Oaks!
What You'll Do
Every day brings opportunities to help others learn, grow, and succeed!
Training, Coaching & Employee Development
Bring learning to life! Lead engaging, interactive training sessions in person, virtually, and directly within our programs.
Be a coach and mentor! Work alongside employees to demonstrate skills, provide feedback, and help them apply what they've learned.
Help employees succeed! Build confidence and encourage professional growth through hands-on coaching and support.
Keep training fresh! Evaluate training programs, gather feedback, and identify ways to make learning more effective.
Find opportunities for growth! Assess training needs throughout the organization and help develop resources to support employees.
Be a resource for our teams! Partner with program leaders and staff to support training needs and best practices.
Keep things running smoothly! Maintain training documentation, track completion requirements, and help ensure accurate records.
Put technology to work! Utilize and maintain our Learning Management System (LMS) to support employee training and development.
Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Help us stay on track! Maintain employee training files and ensure required training documentation is accurate and up to date.
Know the standards! Stay informed about regulatory requirements and accreditation standards that guide our work.
Support quality improvement! Help develop and maintain initiatives that strengthen training practices and organizational compliance.
Be a problem-solver! Identify potential training or compliance concerns and work with teams to find solutions.
Make a difference behind the scenes! Provide guidance and technical support to help employees and programs deliver quality services.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and knows how to make learning meaningful.
Someone who:
Has a passion for training, coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
Is comfortable speaking in front of groups and leading engaging training sessions.
Can connect with employees who have different learning styles and experience levels.
Enjoys working directly with staff and helping them build confidence in their skills.
Has strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Is comfortable using technology and learning management systems.
Can manage training documentation and pay attention to important details.
Enjoys collaborating with different departments and program teams.
Can adapt to changing needs and find creative ways to support learning.
Understands the importance of consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why This Role Matters
Think about the difference a great trainer can make.
That new employee who walks into training feeling nervous and leaves feeling confident.
That team member who finally understands a challenging skill because someone took the time to show them.
That program that becomes stronger because employees have the knowledge and tools they need.
As a Training & Development Specialist, you'll help make those moments happen!
Your impact won't stop with the employees you train. The skills and confidence you help build will carry into the work they do every day with children and families.
Why Four Oaks?
At Four Oaks, we're more than coworkers. We're a team that believes in supporting one another, encouraging growth, and working together to make a difference.
We understand the importance of creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and given opportunities to develop professionally.
We are committed to equal opportunity, fair treatment, and building an inclusive environment where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed.
When you join Four Oaks, you're joining an organization that believes in helping both our employees and the communities we serve succeed.
Ready to Help Others Reach Their Potential?
If you're looking for a career where you can share your knowledge, inspire others, and help employees grow while making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Bring your energy, creativity, and passion for helping others succeed to Four Oaks!
Apply today and become part of a team that's helping build stronger employees, stronger programs, and brighter futures!
Four Oaks – Expect Success!
Qualifications: What you need:
You will need a Bachelors in social work, education or a related field with group facilitation/training experience OR an AA and 3 years’ experience in the field with group facilitation/training experience OR 6 years experience in the field with group facilitation/training experience. Previous supervisory experience and an Iowa Teaching License and/or BD/LD Strat II preferred but, not required. Additional requirements include:
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Effective leadership experiences and skills
Self-motivated and goal-oriented/driven
Strong communication skills – including oral, written and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, including accuracy and neatness and professional documentation
Strong reading and comprehension skills and ability to follow written directions
Demonstrated competency with the computer and technology skills such as typing, email, website navigation and media
Maintains a flexible schedule
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to learn and instruct physical safety restraint techniques and implement as needed