STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

❤️ Build a Career with Purpose

STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Staff Development Specialist

  1010 Centre Ave, Reading, PA

Full-Time

50,000

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Certification Opportunities

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Staff Development Specialist, you will:

• Functions with autonomy, flexibility, diplomacy, and professionalism when training.

• Obtains and maintains certifications when required. 

• Attend training programs when assigned. 

• Conducts New Employee Development (NED), specialized training such as Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and other ongoing training as required. 

• Implement training policies and procedures and recommend changes when needed. 

• Fosters a working relationship with employees, supervisors, and administrative staff. 

• Assists with scheduling and notifying employees of training programs. 

• Prepares classrooms for training sessions. 

• Reports attendance to Director of Staff Development. 

• Develop new training programs as necessary, either by working with others to create/upload trainings to Relias or coordinating internal or external speakers. 

• Input and update information into the tracking system as required. 

• Assists with maintaining and auditing employee training files. 

• Travel to regional offices to conduct training or arranges with training staff. 

• Create and distribute communication to employees as required. 

• Participation and members on agency committees as assigned. 

• Work hours include evenings and weekends. 

• Performs other job duties as assigned. 

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Valid driver's license and insured automobile

• Associate's degree or Higher in human services or related field. 

• Experience serving in a training capacity. 

• Experience working with children in a residential capacity preferred

• Bilingual/Spanish Speaking preferred

Schedule

• Full-Time

• Evenings and Weekends included

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.