Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Columbus Organization is a person-centered organization that supports individuals at risk and with complex care needs through coordinated services and supports. The Learning & Development Specialist I supports the design, delivery, and improvement of training programs, facilitates virtual and in-person sessions, delivers onboarding and compliance training, and partners with leaders to enhance workforce capability.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of training programs, materials, and learning tools
- Support creation of:
- Instructor-led training
- E-learning modules
- Job aids and reference materials
- Help maintain standardized training content across locations
- Facilitate training sessions (virtual and in-person) for employees and teams
- Deliver onboarding, compliance, and role-based training
- Adapt delivery methods to meet diverse learning styles
- Partner with managers and team leaders to support training needs
- Provide coaching and guidance to reinforce learning applications
- Support onboarding and new hire readiness initiatives
- Collect training feedback and participation data
- Recommend incremental improvements to training content and delivery
- Support evaluation of training effectiveness
- Ensure training content aligns with organizational policies and standards
- Support updates to training materials based on regulatory requirements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2+ years of training, coaching, or related experience
- Experience supporting program development and delivery
- Ability to deliver engaging, structured training sessions (virtual and in-person) and adapt to diverse learning styles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey learning concepts and instructions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and deliverables with accuracy and timeliness
- Foundational ability to develop and update training materials, including e-learning tools, job aids, and guides
- Ability to build effective working relationships and partner with managers and team members
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with virtual training platforms and instructional tools
- Working knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies
- Ability to gather feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and support enhancements
- Ability to work independently within defined guidelines, maintain accurate documentation, and support successful program execution
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