Kinnect · 2 months ago
KinnectU Director / Director of Training
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yrKinnect is an Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to developing KinFirst strategies for families, young people, and children. The KinnectU Director will focus on creating and delivering training programs, managing a team of trainers, and ensuring that training aligns with the organization's mission and goals.
Child CareHealth CareNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Designs and executes strategic plans for KinnectU, including KPIs to measure effectiveness and innovative adaptions
Assesses overall KinnectU effectiveness through the lens of quality and trends then develops and executes on opportunities for desirable and feasible adjustments
Cultivates external partnerships, stakeholders, and professional relationships to support the successful development and delivery of training content and curriculum development
Ensures fiscal and budget management through oversight of all program related expenses and strives for diversity in funding for the sustainability of the program
Supports hiring and directly supervises all Knowledge Development staff
Active participation in Kinnect’s organization and leadership team
Identify new content required to support staff needs and meet external requests
Participate in state/national groups to ensure innovation in field
Oversees curriculum development and updates
Identifies needed platform to support in-person, virtual, and other training offerings
Develops and manages CQI and evaluation process
Conduct yearly performance evaluations of all training staff
Oversee creation of training materials, such as manuals, online tutorials, and handbooks
Assess training needs across all levels of the organization through surveys, interviews, and consultations
Develop and implement training programs that align with the organization's strategic priorities and goals
Oversee the creation of training materials, such as manuals, online tutorials, and handbooks
Oversee the delivery of training programs, ensuring they are carried out effectively and efficiently
Coordinate training sessions and workshops
Manage and maintain training records and equipment
Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate best practices into training initiatives
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and performance metrics, and make adjustments as needed
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the organization
Supervise and support training staff and volunteers
Provide guidance and feedback to team members
Collaborate with other departments to ensure training initiatives are aligned with the organization's overall objectives
Monitor KinnectU training budgets and manage expenses
Collaborate with management teams to determine the training budget and potentially organize fundraising activities to support training programs
Ensure all programs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards
Prepare reports on completed training sessions and provide insights to senior management
Exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of Kinnect and the OhioKAN program
Sets the tone that inspires a shared sense of purpose among key stakeholders, including, families served, state partners, public and private human service organizations, community leaders, and Kinnect’s team members
Contributes to the success of the organization's programs as well as the effective and successful leadership of the operations team by actively sharing ideas and information, and contributing personal creativity and critical thinking to the ongoing refinement and success of the organization
In collaboration with the Executive Leadership team participate in and support the strategic planning process. This work includes devising strategies, policies, and practices that meet the emerging needs and demands of Kinnect as well as the evaluation and implementation of expansion and growth opportunities
In partnership with the Chief Strategy Officer, establish operational plans to support the execution of the strategic plan. Facilitate implementation and monitor progress. Track and resolve issues across departments. Provide regular status reports
In partnership with the Chief Program Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and the Executive Leadership team ensures that data is collected, monitored and understands data integrity, program fidelity, and CQI practices
Work in partnership with Kinnect’s Leadership team to ensure that all Programmatic data is embedded in the overall Organizational Evaluation as it relates to Kinnect’s Strategic Plan
Makes recommendations for improvement and identifies best practices for ongoing enhancement of organizational practices
Identifies opportunities to build and change systems to enhance organizational effectiveness. Provides leadership for planning and executing on change initiatives
Continuously improve the infrastructure (organization design, workforce alignment/organization structure, operating protocols) to enhance Kinnect’s performance
Establish protocols for documenting business processes to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer
Works collaboratively with the Chief Program Officer, Executive Director, Program Directors, and Chief Strategy Officer to achieve all deliverables and requirements for the programs and the organization
Is aware of and can inform and advocate for organizational training policy and procedure changes in partnership with internal and external stakeholders as areas of needs are identified
Active participation with Kinnect’s Executive Leadership team and Senior Management team
Develop high quality relationships with Kinnect team members to effectively achieve high quality work products
Actively participate in organization and team meetings as well as organizational trainings
Attend external meetings as requested
Work collaboratively across teams and cross-functionally to foster the integration of programs to ensure successful and seamless service delivery for families, young people and children
Engage in special projects, as needed
Works collaboratively with peers to create and sustain goal alignment. Openly shares information; seeks and gives constructive feedback
Maintains open communications to ensure inclusion, transparency, and accountability
Regularly meets with peers and training team individually and as a group to share updates and offer support
Shares resources to help teams accomplish their goals
Presents a united voice with peers and demonstrates advocacy for their work
Continuously seeks ways to create connectivity and integration across the organization. Leads efforts to actualize opportunities
Celebrates peers’ successes
Create and maintain operational framework for performance reporting across the organization. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and efficiency
Support the Executive Leadership Team in improving, developing, documenting and tracking performance metrics for the organization
In partnership with peers, build and maintain a high performance, team-oriented culture through effective policies, practices, performance management and support, and implementation of recognition as well as coaching practices that align with professional and organizational goals
Lead organization wide activities that support team building and contribute to a culture of partnership, integrity, outcome focused, innovation and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access)
Qualification
Required
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field. Master's degree in Social Work or Public Administration preferred
Experience: Proven experience in instructional design, supervisory role with accountability for developing training curriculum, evaluating methodology, and content delivery, and training content development and delivery utilizing multiple techniques and platforms
Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and manage teams, and experience in performance management
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strategic Thinking: The ability to develop and execute strategic plans
Problem-Solving: The ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
Technical Skills: Familiarity with learning management systems and various training techniques
Nonprofit Sector Knowledge: Understanding of nonprofit operations, challenges, and relevant laws/regulations
Adaptability and Resilience: The ability to navigate challenges and quickly adapt to changes in the nonprofit landscape
Integrity and Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability
Preferred
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to clearly explain training content and interact effectively with diverse audiences
Instructional Design Skills: Understanding of adult learning principles and how to design effective training programs
Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and lead training sessions and manage training programs
Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple training projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and address challenges that arise during training program development or delivery
Company
Kinnect
Kinnect is a child welfare organization dedicated to the development of products and services that improve child health care.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meredith Potts
OhioKAN Kinship and Adoption Navigator, Beech Acres Parenting Center Site Partner
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