Training and Development Clinical Specialist

Under the general supervision of the Associate VP of Grants & Community Engagement for the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), the Training and Development Clinical Specialist will support live and online training, education, and development.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts the design and development of eLearning and web-based trainings.
• Assists staff and community partners engaged in special projects with DWIHN, as well as assist in information gathering, coordination of projects, and reports as requested.
• Uses learning principles to develop the appearance, organization, and functionality of learning systems and materials.
• Assists in writing in-person training materials, data collection manuals and documents.
• Conducts in-person and online training sessions. 
• Collaborates with project and training leads to produce clear, concise training products that are appropriate for the intended audience. 
• Collaborates with project and training leads to determine direction on priorities as they relate to current and future trainings. 
• Maintains training effectiveness to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques. 
• Develops questions and specifications for computer-assisted survey instruments. 
• Drafts instrument testing scripts and related materials. 
• Performs work with subject matter experts to create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention. 
• States instructional end goals and creates content that matches them. 
• Conducts instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts. 
• Applies tested instructional design theories, practice, and methods. 
• Conducts exercises and activities that enhance the learning process. 
• Creates supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays, games, examinations, etc). 
• Develops templates, checklists, and guidelines to support the work of others in this domain. 
• Decides on the criteria used to judge the learner's performance and develop assessment instruments.
• Maintains project documentation and course folders.
• Contributes training expertise by designing workshops for faculty and staff.
• Contributes to the growth and development of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion converting in-person teaching materials into online courses.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.  
• Knowledge of course development software.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.  
• Knowledge of Visual design.
• Ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts. 
• Organizational skills.
• Planning skills.
• Creativity skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Public Speaking skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Communication skills.
• Multitasking skills. 
• Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master’s Degree in a behavioral health discipline.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

Five (5) years of full-time paid experience performing the following:

• Teaching
• Creating training material
• Creating content development
• Performing survey development 
• Performing data gathering/analysis.

PREFERRED/REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure:  LLMSW, LMSW, LMHC, LLPC, LLP or PhD. 

(A limited license will be accepted­).

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in an office setting but may require the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan. This position can work remotely with supervisory approval.  

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time. 

 Please Note:  DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. 

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer