Staff Development Specialist

MISSION STATEMENT: To transform lives through love and service.

SUMMARY:  The Training and Development Specialist will create, develop, implement, and conduct training and development programs for employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)

• Assesses training and development needs and effectiveness through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, instructors, and representatives
• Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, all staff, orientation, and skills training for employees
• Develops unique training programs to fulfill workers specific needs to maintain or improve job skills
• Creates and/or acquires training procedure manuals, guides, and course materials
• Presents training and development programs using various forms and formats including group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos
• Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements
• Assesses training materials prepared by instructors
• Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development
• Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses
• Performs other related duties as required
• Strong presentation skills
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all applicable training requirements.
• Comply with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures
• Comply with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team
• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)  

• Able to speak, write and understand English
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff, and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups
• Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task
• Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Possess strong work ethics
• Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
• Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business
• Must have reliable transportation
• Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process
• Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally
• A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance
• Evidence of deep alignment with the St. Vincent de Paul CARES Mission and Values
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information on screening requirements, process, and disqualifying offenses, please visit the official Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Training, Development, or related field. 
• At least 2-years training experience preferred 
• SHRM-CP preferred

BENEFITS: 

• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and Long Term Disability
• 120 hours of PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment 
• 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire 
• 403(b) with employer match up to 3%

GENERAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made, if appropriate, to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of job. Working in an office/site requires prolonged sitting at the computer workstation; standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40lbs. and some driving. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment. It is also required to regularly sit, speak, and listen, the employee is also required to walk, use hands and fingers to type, operate equipment, and maintain records and notes. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Must handle new and diverse work problems daily. Personal maturity is an important attribute. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must have the ability to listen objectively to people, perceive the real problem and assist in bringing issues to a successful conclusion. Must relate and interact with, volunteers, clients, contractors, visitors, and employees at all levels within the Agency.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environment will occasionally become noisy due to equipment operations and interactions among clients and staff. There may be the possibility of being exposed to communicable disease, possible exposure to verbal abuse or similar behavior from residents/clients. On an as needed basis, employees may be called upon to work outside of the established work schedule or work odd hours. All information associated with the Agency is confidential. 

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.