Trainer Jr.
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Plan, design, and execute instructor-led and web-based training courses aligned with VA Office of Suicide Prevention protocols. Conduct training needs assessments to analyze communication gaps among VA clinical and administrative staff, translating findings into targeted workshop and remedial modules. Develop, revise, and maintain training workbooks, job aids, and learner materials to ensure content accuracy and alignment with current VA policy. Administer and manage training activities within a Learning Management System, including course enrollment, progress tracking, and generating completion reports. Conduct evaluations of training effectiveness using assessments and surveys, then analyze results to recommend continuous improvements. Perform administrative tasks including scheduling sessions, coordinating logistics for face-to-face and virtual events, and supporting new staff onboarding.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in training development, instructional design, or a related learning and development role
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Education, Instructional Design, Public Health, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and pass a background investigation commensurate with VA access requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- Demonstrated proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual training delivery platforms (e.g., Adobe Connect, Microsoft Teams, Zoom for Government)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience working with a federal agency, VA, or other government healthcare client
- demonstrated familiarity with federal training standards and compliance requirements
- Professional clinical background or direct experience in behavioral health, mental health, or suicide prevention programming within a healthcare delivery environment
- Familiarity with VA systems, policies, and veteran-centered care frameworks, including knowledge of the VA's National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide
- Experience developing Section 508-compliant training materials and/or SCORM-conformant e-learning content for federal audiences
- Knowledge of adult learning principles (e.g., ADDIE or SAM instructional design models) and experience applying them in a regulated healthcare or federal contracting context
- Certification or coursework in Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), or similar evidence-based suicide prevention training programs
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