Professional Development Specialist - Media, PA

Elwyn
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Pennsylvania, Media
Feb 12, 2025
Back Professional Development Specialist #ELW-20197 \| Posted 02/10/2025 Elwyn, Pennsylvania Apply Professional Development Specialist #ELW-20197 \| Posted 02/10/2025 \| Elwyn, Pennsylvania Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation. Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life. Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours: Generous Paid Time Off Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay Paid On-the-Job Training Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth Flexible Schedules Retirement Savings Plan Elwyn is seeking a Professional Development Specialist, ABH (Adult Behavioral Health), to collaborate with the Senior Director of Professional Development, ABH, other ABH leaders and team members to meet the learning & development needs of EABHS (Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services) staff across multiple states. The Professional Development Specialist develops content, delivers didactic training, administers, scores, and evaluates various forms of assessment to measure competency and application, engages in direct observation of staff, and provides on the job training and feedback. The focus is on the transfer of skills to clinical & direct support staff to increase confidence and competence within the context of a culture of ongoing evolution and change. The Professional Development Specialist for ABH will play a key role in the facilitation of Orientation, Annual & programmatic specific training & development activities for which knowledge of and experience with adult behavioral health service provision is critical. Key responsibilities include delivering, documenting, and tracking synchronous & asynchronous training sessions, use of Learning Management System (LMS), content creation & updates as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Embrace Elwyn Core Values and contribute to the organizational landscape in a positive, authentic and collaborative manner Maintain working knowledge of organizational, local, state and accreditation requirements Support Senior Director of Professional Development, ABH to successfully launch ABH Staff Orientation Program Facilitate Welcome Day, Orientation, and Annual training sessions as needed Participate in Relias Super User Network and acts as primary liaison between RSU network and Senior Director of Professional Development, ABH Develop SME in PRISM Model and leads ABH wide training and development initiative to establish confidence and competence with model Deliver high-quality professional development content in accordance with the regulations, as well as current research on best practice in the field of ABH to ensure the confidence and competence of ABH staff Contribute to the development of core curricula, elective content, and assess staff outcomes Equip EABHS staff with knowledge related to evidence-based interventions Represent ABH PD team in organizational meetings and initiatives as needed Support licensing surveys and monitoring visits in cooperation with Quality Improvement (QI) staff and other key leaders Champion the importance of increasing and maintaining compliance, confidence and competence among EABHS staff Ensure the accuracy of electronic documentation, tracking, and reporting of staff training to ensure compliance Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or equivalent experience 2-3 years of experience working in Adult Behavioral Health Services Subject matter expertise in ABH in one of the following key roles: clinical, direct care, operations Proven experience in content creation & facilitation skills Familiarity with Relias learning Management Systems (LMS) Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience A passion for continuous learning, a commitment to staff development, and the willingness to remain teachable Demonstrated ability to work effectively on independent projects and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously Critical & creative thinking skills The ability to incorporate coaching, colleague and supervisory feedback into results oriented behavioral change Excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn New Jersey will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions. Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract. Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law. Job Details Job Title Professional Development Specialist Alternate Locations 111 Elwyn Rd, Elwyn, Pennsylvania 19063 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time