Leadership Development Advisor

Requisition ID
2024-22345
Job Locations
TN-Memphis
Program
Administrative/Corporate
Relocation Assistance
No
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

Overview

Company Overview 

 

Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Responsibilities

Leadership Development Advisor

 

At Youth Villages we strive to help children and families live successfully, and strong leaders are the key to our success.  As a rapidly growing nonprofit organization, Youth Villages promotes primarily from within thus creating a need to train and develop our current workforce.

 

In this role, the Leadership Development Advisor will have the opportunity to be a part of a team playing a vital role in enabling the future success of Youth Villages. You will join the Leadership Development Manager in assessing training needs and creating a coaching culture as well as identifying creative ways to expand and support leadership initiatives.

 

 

 

Position Description:

  • Deliver engaging and impactful leadership development workshops.
  • Collaborate with LD manager and cross-functional teams to assess leadership development opportunities and create targeted solutions to drive leadership excellence.
  • Support LD department initiatives and special projects.
  • Assist in the development of training materials, resources, and tools to achieve performance improvement.
  • Assist in monitoring and assessing results of training programs and initiatives.
  • Provide performance coaching and other duties as assigned.
  • Perform administrative functions when needed such as setting up workshops, administering pre- and post-work and session follow-ups as needed.
  • Position requires 40% travel and some schedule flexibility.

 

Qualifications

Experience & Skill Requirements:

 

We are looking for an individual that can bring the following skillset and experience to the position:

 

  • Training and development experience required. This should include 3-5 years of instructor-led adult classroom training for groups of 15+ people.
  • 3+ years supervisor/management experience preferred.
  • Leadership certifications such as Franklin Covey, DDI, Blanchard.
  • Knowledge and understanding of leadership theories, models, and best practices.
  • Ability to design and deliver engaging and interactive leadership training.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to prioritize workload, work well under tight deadlines, and apply patience and common courtesy to all situations.
  • Ability to work effectively in both a collaborative, team-oriented environment and individual contribution (self-starter).
  • Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technology.

 

 

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred degree in HR, Leadership Development or related field.

 

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

 

 

Additional Benefits

 

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
Retirement Savings Pension Plan
401 (k)
2 weeks paid vacation
12 paid sick days per year
Paid Parental Leave

10 paid holidays
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

 

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.

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