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Newport Mental Health · 1 month ago

Workforce Development Specialist

MIDDLETOWN,RI,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Newport Mental Health is a progressive organization focused on helping individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. They are seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to provide administrative support, develop training plans, and ensure compliance with training requirements for new and existing employees.

Mental Health Care

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive training plans for new and existing employees

Ensure that all training plans are up-to-date and aligned with organizational goals and industry standards

Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and create tailored training modules

Design and implement onboarding schedules that facilitate smooth integration of new hires into the organization

Coordinate with HR and relevant departments to ensure all onboarding materials are prepared and available

Conduct onboarding sessions and follow up with new hires to address any issues or questions

Track and ensure compliance with all mandatory training requirements, including certifications, licensures, grant deliverables, and continuous education

Maintain detailed records of employee training and certifications

Prepare compliance reports for internal audits and regulatory reviews

Generate regular reports on training activities, compliance status, and workforce development metrics

Analyze training data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement

Present findings and recommendations to the Director of Workforce Development and other stakeholders

Serve as a central point of contact for information flow within the Workforce & Strategic Development Department

Ensure that critical information is accurately and promptly shared among team members and across the agency

Utilize communication tools and platforms to facilitate efficient information dissemination

Provide general administrative support to the Workforce & Strategic Development Department, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing documents

Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain data integrity

Coordinate with external training providers and vendors to arrange training sessions and workshops

Collaborate with internal departments to support cross-functional training initiatives

Participate in workforce development meetings and contribute to strategic planning efforts

Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in workforce development and training

Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of training programs

Solicit feedback from employees and managers to continuously improve training offerings and processes

Plan and organize workforce development events such as training sessions, workshops, and seminars

Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, materials preparation, and participant communication

Evaluate event success and gather feedback for future improvements

Manage and update training and development software systems

Provide technical support to employees using these systems

Troubleshoot issues and liaise with IT to resolve technical problems

Provide onboarding trainings to staff

Become a certified train the trainer and conduct crisis intervention and de-escalation training

Qualification

Training plan developmentOnboarding coordinationCompliance trackingLearning Management SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience in a human services role

Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills

Superior organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines

Preferred

Preferred experience with Learning Management Software

Benefits

Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.

Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.

Up to 11 Paid Holidays.

Retirement program through Mutual of America.

Additional supplemental insurance programs.

Tuition reimbursement.

Mileage reimbursement.

Employer paid life insurance.

Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

Company

Newport Mental Health

The Mission of Newport Mental Health is to improve the lives of children, adults, and families who live, work, and study in Newport County by providing the highest quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based and integrated mental health and substance use care.

Founded in 1964

Middletown, Rhode Island, US

51-200 employees