Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Compensation is dependent on experience

The Training Specialist is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering essential staff training programs, including Therapeutic Options Crisis Intervention, Medication Management, CPR, and First Aid, among others. This role ensures that all training initiatives align with regulatory standards, organizational policies, and best practices in behavioral health. The Training Specialist monitors training compliance, evaluates program effectiveness, and provides support to enhance staff competency, safety, and professional development across the organization

Required Education, Experience and Preferred Credentials

Educational Requirements

• Completion of relevant college level coursework. Associate’s degree or Working
  Towards a Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Human Resources, with concentration in staff development and training or other related degree).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing and/or facilitating staff development training programs for employees, including overseeing and administering hands on Therapeutic Options Training, Medication Management, CPR & First Aid. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Prefer some experience developing and implementing staff development programs in a behavioral health setting

Preferred Credentials

Therapeutic Options Training (TOVA), Medication Management Training, CPR & First Aid Certified Train

Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in the basic principles of organizational training and professional development.
• Knowledge of methods for designing, administering, and evaluating training programs.
• Knowledge of how to lead discussions, instruct and facilitate training groups, and lead individuals and groups in the learning process.
• Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning principles and project/process management.
• Strong knowledge of learning management systems and use of technology to track, streamline and deliver services, as well as ability to generate reports from learning management systems.
• Strong computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite and web-based learning platforms.
• Strong presentation skills to include the use of visual aids, print material, and other media.
• Ability to effectively present in a variety of settings, including one-on-on, small and large groups, in-person, and virtually.
• Ability to command attention and manage group process during presentations.
• Ability to interpret policies, and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to research and comprehend the state and licensure regulations in the behavioral healthcare field in Virginia relevant to training requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate and convey and/or present information verbally and in writing, using multiple channels of communication.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate well with others.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to learn quickly. Ability to learn new skills and teach the skills to others.
• Ability to drive and must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueway’s, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg’s 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years and named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023, and again in 2024!

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Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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