Training Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Type: Full time

IDD Training Specialist | Home Health:
Location: Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Location: Office
Schedule: Standard
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Pennsylvania law

About Our Company:
OneWell Health Care and its affiliate, OneWell of Pennsylvania LLC, are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings.

Position Summary:
The IDD Training Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating learning and development programs that support employee competency, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and person-centered service delivery throughout OneWell Health Care’s Pennsylvania operations.

Working collaboratively with Human Resources, Operations, Compliance, and organizational leadership, this position facilitates new hire education, mandatory annual education, leadership development, competency validation, continuing education, and performance improvement initiatives. The IDD Training Specialist supports workforce readiness while ensuring employee education aligns with applicable federal, Pennsylvania, payer, and organizational requirements.

The IDD Training Specialist serves as a subject matter resource and promotes a culture of continuous learning by applying adult learning principles, evidence-based instructional practices, and quality improvement strategies.

Position Scope:
The IDD Training Specialist supports workforce development, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational goals through employee education, competency validation, learning administration, and continuous improvement.

The position works collaboratively with Human Resources, Operations, Compliance, Quality Improvement, and organizational leadership and supports employees through instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning programs.

The IDD Training Specialist works in office settings, training facilities, participant homes, community locations, and virtual environments.

Key Responsibilities:
The IDD Training Specialist develops and delivers new hire, annual, compliance, and competency-based training for employees. This role creates training materials, conducts competency assessments, maintains accurate training records, and monitors required education and certifications. The Specialist partners with HR, Operations, Compliance, and leadership to identify training needs, support regulatory requirements, and improve employee performance and service quality.

Regulatory Frameworks:
The IDD Training Specialist supports organizational compliance by maintaining knowledge of and incorporating educational requirements related to applicable federal and Pennsylvania regulations, including:

• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
• Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), as applicable
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule
• Pennsylvania Medicaid Waiver Programs
• Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
• Incident Management and Reporting Requirements
• Participant Rights and Person-Centered Service Delivery
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Requirements
• OSHA Workplace Safety Standards
• Corporate Compliance and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention

OneWell Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Confidentiality:
The IDD Training Specialist is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of participant, employee, training, and organizational information in accordance with HIPAA, applicable privacy requirements, and OneWell Health Care policies. The position may have access to confidential employee records, competency results, performance-related information, participant information, and other sensitive organizational data and must safeguard such information at all times.

Documentation Requirements:

• Maintain accurate training documentation within the Learning Management System (LMS) and other organizational systems.
• Monitor completion of new hire education, annual education, certifications, and competency requirements.
• Prepare reports related to employee training, compliance, and educational outcomes.
• Ensure training records are maintained in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of employee education and competency records.

Certifications:
Ability to obtain and maintain instructor certifications, credentials, and competency qualifications required to deliver assigned training programs. Required certifications may vary based on program, service, and regulatory requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in employee training, healthcare education, organizational development, staff development, or a related field.
• Experience designing and facilitating adult learning programs.
• Experience developing educational materials and competency-based training.
• Experience working in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), healthcare, human services, or a related regulated environment preferred.

Successful IDD Training Specialists consistently demonstrate:

• Exceptional instructional and facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• A collaborative approach to supporting employees and leadership.
• A commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and person-centered services.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, virtual meeting platforms, learning management systems, computers, audiovisual equipment, and other office technology.
• Ability to deliver training for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in office settings, training facilities, participant homes, community locations, and virtual environments.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet operational needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Languages:
Proficiency in English sufficient to effectively communicate, facilitate employee training, develop written educational materials, and interpret policies and regulatory requirements.

Driver License:
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet organizational driving requirements.

Travel Requirement:

• Regular travel throughout Pennsylvania is required to support training and operational needs.
• Occasional out-of-state travel may be required based on organizational needs.
• Ability to travel independently to office locations, training facilities, participant homes, and community-based locations.

Benefits:
Compensation and Financial Benefits:

• Paid sick leave
• Vacation time
• Very competitive wages
• Paid public holidays (if applicable)
• Referral bonuses
• Biweekly direct deposit
• DailyPay (get paid before payday)
• Retirement plan benefits 401(k)

Health and Wellness Benefits (available for full time employees):

• Medical (PPO, Flex, and HSA plans)
• Dental and Vision
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance and Other Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling (whenever possible)
• Supportive supervisor and work environment

Legal Disclaimer:
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. OneWell Health Care reserves the right to revise responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations at its discretion, consistent with applicable law. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.

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