If you’re passionate about supporting others, enjoy helping teams build their skills, and want to play a key role in shaping training across Skills, this could be a great next step for you. Training Specialist makes a direct impact on the quality of services employees provide every day:

• They help coordinate and deliver the trainings that keep our employees informed, confident, and compliant.
• They act as administrators in Relias to ensure employees remain compliant with all training regulations.
• They deliver remote training through Zoom to reach new hires across Skills.
• They works across regions, which will require some travel.
• They ensure training materials are clear, current, and incorporate adult‑learning best practices.
• They are Medication Administration Trainers, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Instructors, and Ukeru Trainers.

This role may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy helping others learn and grow
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are comfortable presenting or facilitating discussions
• Like organizing and refining information, materials, and processes
• Bring professionalism with a person‑centered mindset to everything you do
• Are proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and Word or has a willingness to learn these applications
• Are looking for an in-person (NOT remote) position and like to travel at times to other facilities.

Why consider this opportunity?
This is a chance to contribute to Skills’ mission in a new way by shaping the training experience for new and current employees and strengthening Skills' commitment to quality, consistency, and person‑centered practices.

About the Benefits:

Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

• Competitive Pay
• Agency Vehicle May be Available While on the Job
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
• Employee Wellness Program
• Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
• Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications and Media, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Human Resources, or other related field is preferred. 1 – 3 years of experience in the human services field is required. A strong training skill set is necessary including:

• Requires knowledge of commonly used concepts of adult learning.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to train others to deliver training using a variety of acceptable training methods and techniques.
• The ability to develop curriculum, learning objectives, and/or course materials.
• The ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Experience in presenting information to groups of varying sizes and backgrounds
• Applicants must be highly proficient in utilizing MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

PA driver’s license required. Pre-employment physical and drug screening required. Moderate travel and willingness to work non-traditional hours on occasion are required.

Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Services: 1 year (Required)
• Staff training: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person