Learning & Development Specialist 2

Job Description :

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively working to build an equitable agency with the as our guide toward our vision of an agency free of racism, discrimination and bias.

We believe that teams in which everyone can show up as their full authentic self are key to creating a thriving workforce that can better serve communities.

We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to apply.

Do you have the drive to play a role in advancing equity, enhancing professional development, and supporting others along the way?

If so, this Learning & Development Specialist 2 position may be for you!

Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), a place to belong and make a difference!

When you join the , you join a community of over 10,000 employees dedicated to serving and helping Oregonians achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice, and preserve dignity.

Connect with ODHS and find a place to belong, build community and participate in shared learning. ERGs are employee-driven committees that support each other as well as the ODHS’ overall mission and vision.

We are committed to building an antiracist and equitable agency . Equity is foundational to our role as a human services agency, and we are committed to integrating equity into all we do.

has four points that explain the agency's goals related to equity, inclusion, and racial justice.

We know that life is unpredictable and ODHS cares about keeping you well. Enjoy a work-life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, and including health, dental, vision and much more!

What will you be doing?

As an employee working within the , you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oregon’s most vulnerable children and families.

Your dedication will help us achieve the Child Welfare that will support children and young adults to be safer, healthier, experience less trauma and achieve a greater well-being.

The Child Welfare Equity, Training, and Workforce Development Unit (ETWD) operates as a central office unit within the Child Welfare Division of ODHS .

Its primary role is to provide comprehensive support in several key areas :

Equity Promotion : The ETWD ensures that Child Welfare actively promotes equity across all program aspects and practices.

It aims to drive equitable systems change in service delivery to children, families, and the community, as well as for the workforce.

Leadership and Direction : The unit offers leadership, guidance, and support in developing, delivering, and evaluating p rogram-specific training and workforce development plans.

This includes assessing and overseeing the training needs of child welfare staff and leadership at all levels.

Contract Oversight : The ETWD also manages the agency’s contracts with training partners and contractors, including the Child Welfare Training Partnership at Portland State University.

As a Learning & Development Specialist 2 , you will :

Design, deliver, and evaluate complex training deliverables via multiple delivery formats, including formal classroom, webinar, virtual, and self-paced computer-based training.

Coordinate the time, duration, and frequency of trainings.

Work on projects that facilitate group processes.

Instruct and inform employees, resource families, and community partners with the goal of providing initial training, ongoing professional development, and continuing education opportunities.

Support District offices with their training needs and consultations by bringing in community resources or outside trainings as needed.

What you need to qualify

Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing adult education courses, or applying web-based technologies in a blended learning environment; OR

Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing organizational development strategies.

A bachelor’s degree in education, Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration, Training and Development, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or related field may substitute for three years of the work experience stated above.

Essential attributes

We are looking for candidates with experience :

Competency and understanding of our Equity North Star and Vision for Transformation.

Knowledge of the principles and methods of learning, training, mentoring, and coaching, and group leadership.

Experience developing and designing curriculum and training tools.

Demonstrated experience in working in collaboration with other professionals.

Please be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and the essential attributes within your application materials.

These two areas will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process. Make sure to read the