DIRECTOR OF TRAINING:

***This position will office out of our Overland Park, KS office or our corporate office in Norton, KS***

 Valley Hope is in search of an experienced professional to join our team in the role of the Director of Training.

 For over 50 years, Valley Hope has specialized in providing addiction treatment and recovery services to those in need. We meet our clients where they are with love, compassion and respect, and guide them towards a journey of Recovery. This is the Valley Hope Way!

 Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time?  If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives; identifies and develops suitable training and development programs to align with the business strategy.
• Works closely with executive leadership and senior management to align training goals and priorities with overall company goals and initiatives.
• Research training methods and best practices; incorporates information into training, programs, solutions, and materials.
• Designs and implements effective training programs and strategies to educate employees and to enhance employee development and performance.
• Assesses and/or understands the skill level, knowledge, and training needs of different employee groups; incorporates information into the development of learning strategies which are accessible and meet the needs of employees.
• Develops and/or obtains effective training materials utilizing a variety of media; ensures learning materials are relevant and uses tactics that inspire learning and engagement.
• Partners with members of Professional Services in the development and delivery of training programs that requires specialized knowledge.
• Collaborates with leadership/senior management/market leaders to organize and deliver training programs; utilizes a mix of training techniques including but not limited to classroom training, on-the-job training, workshops, online training courses, and lectures.
• Conducts follow-up assessments of completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Identifies overall training budget needs and monitors spending to allocated costs.
• Conducts audits/assessments and updates of existing training programs to ensure they meet the needs of the organization; includes but is not limited to general orientation and department orientation.   
• Evaluates and identifies training-related service partners; manages relationships and service level agreements with training partners/third-party content providers. 
• Partners with Human Resources in the use of learning management systems in support of training programs.
• Develops and fosters a continuous learning culture.  
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices within areas of employee learning, training, and development.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision insurance at affordable rates
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• And More!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with preference in areas of Human Resources, Learning and Development, or Organizational Psychology 
• Preferred training certifications:  Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM), Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).
• SHRM-Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Five (5) plus years of work experience in training and development; Seven (7) plus years preferred 
• Four (4) plus years of managerial-level experience.
• Work experience in healthcare industry and/or within the substance abuse treatment industry.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Ability to design and deliver training, manage the learning function, measure and evaluate the results of training, and manage organizational knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of how to use learning management systems, learning applications/software, and tools that integrate various training materials.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to speak effectively with peers, employees, and leadership.  
• Self-directed and motivated to accomplish tasks, meet objectives and committed timelines; able to prioritize competing demands and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, which include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Must be able to travel – estimated at 15-25% of the time.
• Office setting with traditional hours.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time (typically not longer than 8 hours).