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Hope Cooperative is searching for a Director of Training for our Administrative Office.

This position is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $4,384.94 semi-monthly and may require working some evening and weekend schedules.

The Director of Training is responsible for improving the productivity of the agency’s employees by working with Program Heads to identify training gaps. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This includes maximizing the use of RELIAS and implementing mandatory assigned trainings through this platform. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance.

At Hope Cooperative we’re committed to the happiness and well-being of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth.

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  21 PTO days year (4 weeks/1 day)
• 26 PTO days after 5th year (5 weeks / 1 day)
• 6 days paid sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Personal Days (Floating Holidays)
• Employer paid health insurance for employee and children
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Regular hourly wage step scale increases
• Flexible start/end times for some positions
• iPhone with unlimited data for personal/profession use and laptop for some positions
• Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
• CEU days for certain positions
• Free CEU’s for certain positions
• Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
• Annual Gift Card Program
• Referral Bonuses
• Transfer Sick Time Hours to PTO Hours
• PTO Cash Out
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.

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  All benefit offerings are subject to change and are governed by the eligibility guidelines in the Employee Handbook. This list represents a general summary of available benefits and nothing stated here should be interpreted as being included in a written offer for employment.

• Directs the design, planning and implementation of corporate training programs aligned with the objectives and strategy of the agency.
• Collaborates with functional management teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs as well as effectiveness of established programs.
• Develops a program delivery schedule that provides training as needed and in locations that work for participants
• Provides engaging communications about program information to encourage participation and highlight the value and benefits of training.
• Develops new training techniques and suggest enhancement to existing training programs.
• Oversees and establishes relationship with vendors to provide additional outside training programs.
• Use performance reviews and skills gap analyses to identify training needs per department, team and individual
• Plan training programs based on business goals
• Oversee learning activities, curriculum and resources
• Evaluate the results of learning courses
• Implement coaching sessions and mentorship programs to establish a culture of continuous learning
• Recommend new training methods (including e-learning courses and game-based platforms)

• Master’s Degree in the field of psychology, counseling or social work.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in a mental health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and the ability to teach the principles of social rehabilitation and Trauma Informed Care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and knowledge of group principles.
• Work experience with persons who have mental health disorders and substance use disorders and understanding of the population experiencing homelessness.
• Work experience as a Training Director, Training Manager or similar role

• In-depth understanding of traditional and modern training methods (including workshops, simulations, e-learning and coaching)
• Experience organizing training activities in a corporate environment
• Hands-on experience with project management and budgeting
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Ability to design and implement effective training and development.

• Provide own vehicle, possess a valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance. Driving record must meets and continue to meet the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker.
• Must have a least 3 years of driving experience.