Learning Consultant

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Responsible for a full range of learning and development activities for instructor-led and web-based training and learning programs. Conducts needs assessments, designs and develops curriculums/instructional plans, delivers training, evaluates training programs for effectiveness, and consults on a broad array of learning and development issues. Advises on appropriate instructional technologies, including e-learning/web-based formats.
Essential Functions:

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  NEEDS ASSESSMENT: Conducts highly complex needs assessments for individuals and teams and provides on-going analysis of learning programs across a broad spectrum of positions (typically a large functional area or program-wide initiative) to ensure effectiveness.
  
  
  • INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN&DEVELOPMENT: Designs and develops highly complex course curricula and related content and materials. May oversee development of curricula or programs by other learning consultants in support of an assigned functional area. May evaluate and identify necessary improvements to existing training programs or curricula by other learning consultants.
    
    
    • TRAINING DELIVERY: Delivers customized training programs based on client needs or for large functional areas.
      
      
      • PROGRAM EVALUATION: Evaluates highly complex programs for effectiveness and desired outcomes and utilizes feedback to initiate changes, refinements and improvements.
        
        
        • CONSULTING: Develops strategic plans for development of training curricula, professional development and technical programs. Consults with leaders of major constituency groups within the organization to assess, trend and analyze learning needs of employees across the region based on current and future strategic plans. Stays with current trends in learning, training and development research including theory, motivation theory and new materials, methods and techniques.
          
          
          • Serves as a master trainer providing training and coaching to trainers and learning consultants. May be responsible for leadership of learning/instructional design projects.
            
            
            • The above areas may be executed in an e-learning environment. May also apply to the need for general learning and development background to compliment a learning systems enterprise.
              
              Basic Qualifications:
              Experience
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                Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in learning, instructional design, instructional delivery, training technology, or e-learning applications, required..
                Education
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                  Bachelor's degree with emphasis in human resources, education or training technology, or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
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                    High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
                    License, Certification, Registration
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                      N/A.
                      Additional Requirements:
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                        Being intuitive and having ability to read people are very helpful as is ability to produce attractive visuals either in preparation for training programs or live during organization development activity preferred.
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                          Working knowledge of data collection, analysis and statistical techniques preferred.
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                            Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the following: Oral communication; Written communication; TQM and team concepts; Superior training/facilitation skills; Modeling, monitoring, coaching, and crediting, as well as at empowering others and teams; Customer Service; Interpersonal relations; Influence/negotiation; Creativity/innovation; Team building; Teamwork; Group process facilitation; and Group presentations.
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                              Thorough knowledge of policies, practices and systems.
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                                Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
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                                  Full knowledge of industry practices.
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                                    Broad application of principles, theories, and concepts in applicable discipline, plus working knowledge of other related fields.
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                                      Proficient in use of: word processing, spreadsheets&scheduling software.
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                                        Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
                                        Preferred Qualifications:
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                                          Additional experience with management continuity/succession planning preferred.
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                                            Master's degree with emphasis in human resources/education, e-learning, training technology, or related field OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field preferred.
                                            PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building
                                            HoursPerWeek : 40
                                            Shift : Day
                                            Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
                                            WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
                                            WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
                                            Job Schedule : Full-time
                                            Job Type : Standard
                                            Employee Status : Regular
                                            Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-PO-01-NUE-Non Union Employee
                                            Job Level : Individual Contributor
                                            Job Category : Education / Training,Education & Training
                                            Department : Po/Ho Corp - Enterprise Learning - 0308
                                            Travel : No
                                            Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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