Talent Development Specialist​/Trainer - Social Services

WE OFFER

• Compensation: $26.25/Hourly Fixed rate
• Team Culture: Collaborative, experienced, mission‑driven with trust, support, shared accountability and passion for impact
• Work Schedule: 8AM‑5PM PST, Monday‑Friday with rare flexibility for night training (once per quarter or less)
• Retirement Plan: 401K with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
• Insurance & Health: Medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, supplemental options, FSA, HSA, 100% company‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance
• Time Away: PTO increasing with tenure, PTO donation options, paid sick leave
• Employee Perks: National Brand Discounts, Referral Program, Assistance Program, Tapcheck (50% of pay before payday)
• Job Mobility: Opportunities across Dungarvin’s 15 states of service
• Growth & Development: Career growth opportunities, paid training, certification support, mentorship
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.50 per mile with intermittent overnight travel

At Dungarvin we are a mission‑driven team rooted in respect, inclusion, and person‑centered care. Since 1976 we enhance the quality of life for people with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, and complex medical needs. Our simple, powerful mission guides everything: individualized service plans, strong partnerships with families, teams, and communities, and a commitment to real difference one person, one voice, one choice at a time.

The Talent Development Specialist delivers training that prepares staff to provide safe, person‑centered support. Primary trainer for the Vancouver office, leading new hires, mandatory trainings, certifications, and compliance. Collaborates with other offices, communicates training needs, supports regional locations, and participates in multi‑state virtual sessions. Mostly in‑person training, some virtual facilitation and administrative coordination.

• Lead in‑person and virtual onboarding and required trainings to ensure staff confidence.
• Conduct state‑mandated, organizational, and recertification trainings via Zoom, Teams, Go To Meeting .
• Maintain effective classroom management both in person and virtually.
• Track attendance, certifications, competency testing, and required documentation for compliance.
• Set up and troubleshoot training technology (projectors, microphones, presentations, virtual platforms).
• Communicate with staff and leadership about training needs while supporting Washington locations and participating in multi‑state virtual sessions.
• Role 80% facilitation, 10% administrative, 10% support. About 95% in‑person, 5% virtual, average 10‑15 people per session.

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Associate degree in health or human services with six months of caregiving experience within last five years or high school diploma with one year of caregiving experience within last five years.
• Age Requirement: At least 21 years old.
• Physical Requirements: Demonstrate physical coordination, maintain balance while moving, push/pull, kneel, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams, or Go To Meeting .

• Learning Management Systems (Relias or Workday Learning).
• Compliance training background.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Large group facilitation (up to 50 participants).
• Virtual training experience.

• Virtual Facilitation
  
  Skills:
  
  Lead engaging online trainings for diverse audiences across multiple states.
• Communication & Interpersonal Abilities: Convey information, build rapport, maintain positive relationships at all levels.
• Organizational & Time Management: Balance priorities, manage schedules, maintain accurate training records.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Quickly address technical challenges during sessions.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Partner with trainers and departments for consistent, high‑quality experiences.
• Professionalism & Initiative: Independent ownership and proactive improvement of training delivery.
• Technical Confidence: Comfortable with learning platforms and virtual meeting technology; troubleshoot basic issues.
• Emotional Intelligence: Compose, patience, empathy across learning styles.

Opportunity to impact staff who provide meaningful care daily. Meet new people, build relationships, and be trusted presence as teams grow. Mix of in‑person and virtual training, facilitation and administration, independent work supported by experienced Talent Development team—purpose, variety, long‑term growth in a mission‑driven organization.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are integral to our strong culture. Compass and Dungarvin are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers.

Please note:

The deadline for all internal job applications is two weeks from the initial posting date.