Vice President of Training & Development

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives.

Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

The Vice President of Staff Training & Development provides executive leadership for all staff training, professional development, and learning initiatives across ADAPT Community Network. This role designs and leads a comprehensive, agency network-wide learning strategy that enhances workforce performance, supports retention and career growth, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes a culture of continuous learning through innovative, scalable, and high-quality training experiences aligned with ADAPT's mission and operational goals.

The duties and responsibilities of the Vice President of Staff Training & Development include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides executive leadership for all staff training and development initiatives, aligning learning strategies with ADAPT's mission, workforce priorities, and long‑term organizational goals.
• Develops and executes a multi‑year, agency network‑wide learning and development strategy that supports employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership on workforce capability, training effectiveness, and emerging trends in learning and development.

• Assess agency network‑wide training needs and design comprehensive training, professional education, and leadership development programs to meet regulatory, operational, and strategic needs.
• Oversee the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training curricula, instructional materials, and delivery methods to ensure alignment with best practices and evidence‑based approaches.
• Ensure all curricula reflect current research, regulatory standards, and industry innovations.
• Champion new and creative training formats, including blended learning, virtual instruction, microlearning, and experiential learning models.

• Oversee and maintain an agency network‑wide training database and Learning Management System (LMS) to track staff compliance, certifications, and professional development activities.
• Ensure timely development and distribution of a comprehensive, agency network‑wide training calendar.
• Ensure compliance with OPWDD, NYS, and other regulatory training requirements, partnering with Program and Department Directors to drive attendance and accountability.
• Lead evaluation of training effectiveness using data, metrics, and outcomes to inform continuous improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing training and development team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee the recruitment, supervision, and performance management of training staff, consultants, interns, and vendors.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets; ensure responsible fiscal stewardship and maximize return on investment.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures related to training, professional development, and learning systems.

• Collaborate with LMS, Marketing, Communications, and external vendors to produce high‑quality training materials, videos, and learning resources.
• Build…