Training Specialist

Job Summary
Aspire is seeking a Training Specialist to deliver practical, engaging, and role-specific training that helps employees succeed across our human services, educational, clinical, administrative, and community-based programs.
The Training Specialist partners with program leaders, schools, administrative teams, Quality Assurance, 
People & Culture, Clinical Services, Operations, and other departments to assess training needs, develop effective learning solutions, and reinforce best practices in real-world work environments.
This field-based role translates policies, systems, regulations, and quality standards into clear, practical training. The position requires strong facilitation skills, sound judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to support adult learners with diverse roles and experience levels.

Schedule & Pay
•    Schedule: M - F 8:30am - 4:30pm
•    Pay Rate: $45k - $55k
•    Role: Salaried & Exempt
•    Location: Must be located within commuting distance of Hamden, CT - Hybrid 3 times a week minimum

Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery and Facilitation
•    Facilitate required, role-specific, and assigned training programs across Aspire service lines.
•    Deliver training in multiple formats, including in-person, virtual, onsite, and small-group sessions.
•    Support onboarding programs such as All On Board and other new-hire training initiatives.
•    Adapt facilitation methods to meet the needs of frontline, clinical, educational, and administrative employees.
•    Provide coaching, observational feedback, and skill-building support to employees and managers.
•    Participate in agency-wide learning initiatives, including micro-trainings during community meetings.
•    This position will need to train to be a CT Investigator. 

Field-Based Training and Practice Support
•    Maintain a regular presence in Aspire programs, schools, offices, and team environments.
•    Deliver training and coaching in real-world settings to reinforce skill application.
•    Support supervisors with practice observations, feedback, and competency assessment.
•    Share relevant observations with leadership and Quality Assurance partners to support follow-up and continuous improvement.
•    Training Needs Assessment and Quality Partnership
•    Identify, analyze, and prioritize training needs using observation, employee feedback, quality reviews, 
•    and operational data.
•    Participate in cross-functional meetings and workgroups to identify emerging training needs. •    Design and implement practical solutions, including training sessions, job aids, coaching, and refresher resources. •    Interpret regulatory changes, system updates, and quality concerns to determine appropriate training responses. •    Evaluate and escalate issues that require solutions beyond training. •    Recommend performance improvement strategies that support operational and quality objectives.