At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar Services offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Do you have a passion for working to support those facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges? You will at Damar Services. Damar Services East Chicago (4840 Grasselli St. East Chicago, Indiana 46312) is looking for passionate Learning & Development Specialist to be responsible for providing direct training to employees of Damar Services. Our Learning and Development Specialists provide both internal and external trainings as assigned and enhances Damar’s reputation within the industry and in the community. The Learning & Development Specialist will be responsible for facilitating new employee orientation and assist with other learning and development initiatives.

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Learning & Development Specialist at Damar Services East Chicago...

• Receive world-class training of verbal intervention & physical management techniques
• Enjoy the opportunity to work with our vast population and programs/services
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

• Designs, plans and implements learning and development programs to drive organization improvement.
• Develops teaching outlines and instructional methods for individual and group learning opportunities.
• Conducts training sessions for internal and external stakeholders, such as New Hire Orientation, 1^st Aid/CPR, certifications, etc.
• Demonstrates ownership of the training process including full accountability to meet department training goals and creating a positive learner experience through managing the training schedule, content, interactions, and outcomes.
• Collaborates with the Director of Learning & Development and subject matter experts to develop and implement projects/training activities to promote clinical and administrative expertise within Damar and within the industry.
• Delivers synchronous and asynchronous learning events using varied media in virtual and local environments.
• Conducts Training Needs Analysis (TNA) using ADDIE methodology that identifies competencies, training requirements, training/professionalization deficiencies and learning objectives.
• Maintains relationships with Damar’s program management teams to serve as a business partner and proactively address learning needs.
• Utilizes data collection in relation to driving and tracking outcomes and achieving Damar initiatives and goals.
• Actively participates in and/or oversees data collection and the use of data to improve outcomes, practices and service delivery.

What you need to be considered...

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, education, adult learning, or a related human services field preferred; 3-4 years of Damar/like agency experience may be substituted for education.
• 2-4 years of professional experience as a facilitator in a Learning & Development / Training capacity preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Learning Management Software (LMS) preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Trainer Certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain 1st Aid/CPR Trainer Certification.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar Services’ background screening.
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.