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Training & Development Manager

LifeScape

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

* Help Shape the Future of Learning at LifeScape * 
* Onboarding Excellence - Employee Development - Meaningful Training *

Ready to help people learn, lead & thrive?  

At LifeScape, we believe every employee’s journey matters — from their very first day to every milestone that follows. We are looking for an energetic, strategic, and people-focused Training & Development Manager to lead the design and delivery of engaging learning experiences that empower our teams, strengthen leadership, and support our mission-driven culture.

If you are passionate about adult learning, employee development, onboarding excellence, and creating meaningful training experiences that truly make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

What You’ll Do

As the Training & Development Manager, you will lead the development and oversight of LifeScape’s organization-wide training programs, including orientation and onboarding for newly hired staff and supervisors. You’ll ensure all learning initiatives align with LifeScape’s Mission and Core Values while incorporating Person-Centered Practices and meeting all regulatory and compliance requirements.

You’ll serve as a key partner in developing a culture of continuous learning, engagement, and support across the organization.

Staff who would directly report to you, include Training Coordinator, Nurse Education and Lead Trainer. 

Some of the job responsibilities associated with this opportunity include but are not limited to:

Orientation & New Hire Onboarding

  • Lead employee onboarding and orientation programs
  • Develop engaging onboarding and training experiences
  • Ensure onboarding compliance and documentation accuracy
  • Conduct training and compliance audits
  • Translate policies into practical employee training
  • Create flexible onboarding pathways for new hires
  • Evaluate and improve onboarding programs
  • Monitor completion of required new hire training
  • Support supervisors with coaching during employees’ first 90 days

Supervisor Training Program

  • Develop supervisor leadership training programs
  • Define supervisor competencies and learning pathways
  • Identify and address supervisor training needs
  • Create training guides, job aids, and resources
  • Research and implement relevant training content
  • Coordinate and facilitate in-person training sessions
  • Serve as a subject matter expert when applicable
  • Maintain learning tools and resources for supervisors

Staff Training & Development – Direct Care

  • Partner with managers to address staff training needs

Learning Management System (LMS)

  • Manage and utilize the Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Track onboarding, compliance, and training completion
  • Support role-based training enrollment and requirements
  • Leverage LMS reporting to support operational needs
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

This is more than a training role — it’s an opportunity to influence organizational growth, empower teams, and create exceptional learning experiences that make a lasting difference.

We'd love to hear from you!

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why Work For Us?

We are Mission-Driven

Our mission is: Empowering people to live their best lives.

We have a Vision for our future

LifeScape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, LifeScape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation, and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.

Our Values

Integrity - Compassion

Respect - Safety & Well-being - Fiscal Responsibility

Excellence - Accountability

Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, and three to five years’ experience in training & development or human resources required, or a combination of higher education and experience providing equivalent knowledge. Three - five years’ supervisory experience required.
All positions require a clear background check and drug screen upon conditional offer.

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.


LifeScape
Nicole Jensen
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605-444-9543

 

Benefit Package Includes: Competitive wages,  Flexible work schedules,  Dental insurance,  Health insurance, Vision Insurance,  Life insurance,  Short/Long term disability,  Paid holidays,  Accrued leave,  Retirement / Matching 401K