Salary: $68,000-$72,000

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm with some flexibility. This role is fully in person. 

At Advocates, we know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to investing in our employees through meaningful learning, professional development, and opportunities to grow.

As our Training & Development Business Partner, you'll play a key role in shaping that experience. You'll partner with leaders across our Developmental Services and Brain Injury Residential divisions to create engaging training programs, develop future leaders, and equip employees with the skills and confidence they need to provide outstanding, person-centered support.

Whether you're leading an interactive workshop, designing innovative learning experiences, or spending time building strong relationships with colleagues, your work will strengthen our teams and make a lasting difference in the lives of the people we support. If you're passionate about helping others learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to have you on our team.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of every employee and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where people can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve training and professional development programs for Developmental Services and Brain Injury Residential Services.
• Assess organizational and operational training needs and create learning solutions that support staff growth and service excellence.
• Manage the service line training calendar, coordinating facilitators, locations, topics, and logistics for trainings and monthly management meetings.
• Facilitate engaging trainings independently and in partnership with Clinical Directors and operational leaders.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, analyze outcomes, and provide recommendations and reports to leadership.
• Meet regularly with the Vice President to review training initiatives, emerging needs, and future development priorities.
• Mentor managers, direct support professionals, and individuals supported who are interested in becoming trainers.
• Develop and submit workshop proposals for local and national conferences.
• Monitor training budgets and ensure responsible use of resources.
• Participate in divisional leadership meetings and contribute to organizational initiatives.
• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person-centered support consistent with Advocates' Human Rights Policy and The Advocates Way.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and performance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Developmental Services, Brain Injury Services, or a closely related human services field.
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking skills with experience designing and facilitating adult learning programs.
• Strong understanding of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and brain injuries.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication, organization, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured, reliable vehicle for travel between sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting culturally diverse individuals and teams and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices.
• Experience mentoring or coaching emerging leaders.
• Conference presentation or curriculum development experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Full upper and lower extremity range of motion
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Physical Activity

• • Continuous: Communication
  • Frequent: Standing, sitting, walking
  • Occasional: Reaching, stooping, crouching, lifting

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.