Training & Professional Development Specialist-Residential Facilities

Stronger Communities New York (SCNY) is the parent company providing administrative support for both

Together for Youth (Canaan, NY) and The House of the Good Shepherd (Utica, NY). This position will be a part of SCNY and is based in Canaan, NY. The Training & Professional Development Specialist 1 will follow Together for Youth's (TFY) guidelines regarding benefits, compensation and all policies and procedures as outlined in the TFY employee handbook.

The Talent and Professional Development Specialist is responsible for assessing training needs and implementing effective learning solutions. This includes designing, delivering, and managing high-quality training programs that engage, align, and inspire employees while supporting the agency's strategy, goals, and initiatives. This role focuses on training staff who work directly with juveniles in residential care.

Job Responsibilities

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  Delivery of Training: Facilitate professional quality presentations to include lectures, group discussions, case studies, and simulations to effectively transfer knowledge and skills to participants.

  
  

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  Curriculum Design: Assist in the design and development of training curriculum, workbooks, job aids, quick reference guides, webinars, videos, and online learning resources to ensure alignment with best practices and relevant regulations and policies.

  
  

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  Training Evaluation: Regularly monitor the effectiveness of training activities and report results to management, along with recommendations for improvement as appropriate.

  
  

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  Collaboration: Collaborate with agency leadership and HR to coordinate mandatory training for all employees and maintain training plans.

  
  

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  Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, evaluations, and participant feedback.

  
  

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  Administrative Functions: Serve as agency liaison for external and internal online or web-based training systems (i.e. Ulti Learning, HSLC, Star 12, etc.) and other regulatory partners. Develop, implement and modify agency training calendar and events.

  
  

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  Professional Development: Serve as a member of various Agency assigned committees as required. Continuously enhance your own knowledge and skills through participation in relevant training opportunities, conferences and professional development activities.

  
  

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  Social Responsibility: Adhere to agency policies and procedures; follow and support agency mission, vision and values including participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.

  
  

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  Growth and Change: Perform special projects as needed and perform all duties deemed necessary for the department's success. Maintain compliance with all training requirements and seek out professional development opportunities.

  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Associate Degree in Education or Social Work required. Bachelor degree preferred.
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  Minimum 3 years of training and/or curriculum development experience.

  
  

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  Prior experience in a not-for-profit and/or human services agency preferred.

  
  

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  Prior experience with the Sanctuary Model preferred.

  
  

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  Ability to become Certified Trainer, in TCI, CPR/FA and CPM.

  
  

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  Ability to work in a culturally and economically diverse population.

  
  

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  Must be able to maintain confidentiality with respect to sensitive information.

  
  

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  Strong leadership and team management skills.

  
  

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  A collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented mindset.

  
  

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  Must be able to work a flexible schedule, as needed.

  
  

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  Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record, occasional travel is required.

  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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