Training Specialist

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is seeking an energetic, mission-oriented individual for the role of Training Specialist. The Training Specialist helps drive the culture and vision of NAFI through the administration and delivery of agency-wide employee training and development programs across the three states in which we operate (CT, RI, & NY). The ideal candidate will have strong experience in facilitation and curriculum design, knowledge of principles and methods of adult learning, and a passion for leading high-impact learning programs in a professional setting. Creative thinkers with outgoing personalities who want to help people succeed will love this job.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver comprehensive training programs across all of NAFI’s service divisions, including but not limited to foster care, developmental services, behavioral health, and intensive community and residential treatment.
• Facilitate training for diverse audiences using a variety of instructional techniques and tools (didactic lecture, group discussion, role play, video/media, and experiential exercises) in both in-person and virtual platforms.
• Analyze the agency’s training needs and evaluate effectiveness of existing training programs in meeting these needs.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, and updating of training materials (manuals, visual aids, presentations, etc.) to ensure that they meet desired training objectives and reflect current best-practice standards.
• Manage employee training records to ensure compliance with agency, stakeholder, and funder requirements.
• Support NAFI’s commitment to sustaining a trauma-informed culture by ensuring training programs intentionally acknowledge the impact of trauma.
• Partner with agency leadership to promote training and development as an integral component for strong organizational culture, employee engagement, and retention.

Desired Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel to multiple sites across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York. Anticipated out-of-state travel: 1-4 days per month. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Proven ability to facilitate interactive and transformative training sessions, where participants are actively engaged in the process and transfer knowledge or skills to “on-the-job” applications.
• Excellent communication skills for writing, speaking, listening, understanding, and presenting and adapting content for a range of audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work as a part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to conduct all of NAFI’s employee training curriculum including crisis de-escalation and emergency physical intervention techniques.
• Experience managing content and reporting data in a Learning Management System preferred.

• Deep commitment to the mission and values that define NAFI and an ability to embed these values into their work.

What You Can Expect

• A focus on health and wellness including comprehensive and affordable medical, vision, and dental plans for employees and their families. Take advantage of our gym membership and weight loss program reimbursement as well as our free Employee Assistance Program.
• An emphasis on work-life balance, including generous paid time-off including 3-6 weeks of paid vacation based on seniority, 11 paid holidays, and 7 sick days per year.
• Financial well-being including competitive salaries, retirement matching up to 5%, flexible spending accounts, and agency-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and financial coaching.
• An investment in your professional development. Take advantage of our tuition reimbursement ($2,500 annually) which can be used to further your education, attain certification/licensure, or join a professional or affinity-based organization.
• A refreshingly fun work environment with other hard-working people who care about one another and the organization’s mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action

E-Verify Employer, Excellent benefits!

Salary: $55,000

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply.