Learning Development Consultant Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Mission Learning Consultant delivers workforce development learning content in diverse environments and for diverse communities.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

The Mission Learning Consultant delivers workforce development learning content in diverse environments and for diverse communities. Works closely with the program managers in conducting needs assessments, identifying solutions, developing content and curriculum in an environment of continuous improvement.

Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Mission programs. Implements, revises, and sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 3 – 12 months. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Facilitate and/or deliver training and educational programs that engage learners, meet learning objectives and overall performance targets. 

2. Creates diverse learning experiences through a range of mediums, including virtual learning environments. Anticipates emerging trends, interests and needs in workforce learning and development.

3. Partners with Mission leaders and program managers to evaluate learning needs, identify solutions from a library of learning options, and customizing as needed to drive learning outcomes.

4. Updates existing programs by applying new delivery methodologies, learning trends and 

solutions that maintain the quality training program or learning initiative.

5. Partner with and coach speakers on content to ensure a high standard of delivery.

6. Prepare and coordinate logistics, materials, technology, and classrooms for training activities.

7. Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. May serve as a team member or subject matter expert on formal projects or within the department. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change. 

8. Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently.  Periodic review of work by manager or senior coworker. Solves problems of moderate to advanced complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data and resolve issues. 

9. Technical Skill: Understands and applies professional principles and skills within area of specialization to modify processes to resolve situations.

10. Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill’s community engagement initiatives and serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community. 

11. Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Services, Learning & Development, adult learning or other related field. 

2. Understanding of learning theory and training principles, tools, and best practices

3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word).

CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service.  Internalize customer feedback, and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs.

2. Values Differences:  Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds or styles.  Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating.  Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments.  

3. Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring a clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written and other communications.  Listens with interest to what others have to say.   

4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities.  Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed. 

5. Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure.  Sets high standards for own performance, showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

6. Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work.  Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments. 

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

Remain stationary for extended periods of time, repetitive use of hands and vision required while using computer keyboard and work with electronic information, ability to hear and communicate on phone and in person, moves about to accomplish tasks, ability to travel to multiple sites. 

When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the rage for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.

Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which are subject to change.

In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.

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