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CAI Learning and Development Specialist in Des Moines, Iowa

Job ID Number

R3993

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Learning & Development Specialist ready to take us to the next level! If you have a L&D background with experience facilitating engaging learning sessions and are looking for your next career move, apply now!

Job Description

We are looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to provide career opportunities to neurodivergent candidates through a blend of digital learning methodologies, content development, and hands-on facilitation. The ideal candidate will craft and deploy blended learning curriculums, design assessments, and prepare candidates to meet specific career requirements. This position will be full-time and remote.

"This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization."

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless learning experience.

  • Maintain flexibility and adaptability to meet the varied needs of participants.

  • Partner with coordinators and functional team members to transition candidates smoothly from recruitment to session participation and beyond.

  • Drive continuous process improvement and act as a change agent, supporting growth and development.

  • Assess and guide placement determinations, providing supporting documentation and narratives for each candidate.

  • Facilitate multiple-day Talent Discovery Sessions for our neurodivergent portfolio.

  • Compile key result metrics to be shared with senior leadership.

  • Ensure the highest level of protection of employees' rights to privacy regarding records and confidentiality.

  • Perform all other L&D-related duties as requested.

What You'll Need

Required:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Training, or related roles within a corporate setting

  • Comfortable delivering training in a virtual environment for extended sessions (up to 8 hours a day, ranging from 1-3 days)

  • Proficient in assembling and facilitating established learning content

  • Strong MS Office skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with all levels within the organization

  • Flexible and able to multi-task, with the ability to adapt to changing business needs

  • Strong relationship-building skills with internal and support partners

  • Strong listening skills

  • Self-starter with a commitment to achieving objectives

  • Detail-oriented with solid documentation and organizational skills

  • Ability to travel as needed on a very limited basis 10-15%

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 3 years of relatable experience

  • Experience with Adult Learning Theory and Development

  • Knowledge and experience working with neurodivergent individuals

  • Familiarity with Adobe LMS or similar systems

  • Working knowledge of ADA compliance and accommodations

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions

  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

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