Mental Health Partnerships · 10 hours ago
Learning & Development Specialist (Per Diem)
Philadelphia,PA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$29/hr - $29/hrMental Health Partnerships (MHP) is dedicated to empowering individuals with mental health challenges. The Learning & Development Specialist role involves coordinating training sessions, supporting logistics for virtual and in-person learning, and ensuring a culturally inclusive environment for participants, particularly Spanish speakers.
Health CareMedicalMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Prepare, organize, and distribute training materials (including Spanish-language materials); set up rooms/virtual platforms (Zoom/Teams), A/V, name tents, sign-in sheets, and accessibility resources
Coordinate day-of logistics (room access, refreshments per policy, technology checks, interpreter/microphone/headset setup)
Support virtual learning logistics: manage waiting rooms, breakout rooms, chat moderation, polls, and troubleshooting
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate support to Spanish-speaking participants; assist with registration, pre-work, attendance, breaks, and learning activities
Translate or relay trainer messages in Spanish/English during activities, reminders, and group instructions (non-legal, non-certified translation)
Uphold person-first, trauma-informed, recovery principles; ensure psychological safety and inclusion
Assist trainers during activities (timing, handouts, small group coordination, role plays, and skills practice)
Track participation, practice hours, assignments, and assessments as directed by lead trainers
Flag participant needs or accommodations and coordinate with trainers/administrators to respond promptly
Collect and safeguard attendance, evaluations, pre/post-tests, and completion records; enter data accurately into designated systems
Maintain organized digital/physical files in line with DBHIDS/MHP protocols and confidentiality standards (HIPAA/PHI when applicable)
Support generation of reports (attendance summaries, evaluation rollups) for internal and funder requirements
Adhere to DBHIDS CPS training standards, timelines, and documentation requirements
Follow MHP policies on privacy, ethics, professional boundaries, and incident reporting
Participate in debriefs/continuous improvement: document issues, propose solutions, and implement approved enhancements
Other duties as assigned to fulfill MHP’s mission
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) required—conversational to fluent in both oral and written communication, sufficient to support training operations and participant assistance
Strong customer service, organization, and time management skills; able to prioritize in a dynamic training environment
Competence with Zoom/Teams, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and basic A/V equipment
Detail-oriented with accurate recordkeeping and data entry
Ability to uphold trauma-informed, person-first, recovery-oriented approaches
Professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality (HIPAA/PHI as applicable)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; receptive to coaching and feedback
Ability to lift, carry, and move training materials and equipment up to 25–30 lbs occasionally (e.g., boxes of manuals, A/V, easels)
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and room setup for up to 2–4 hours at a time; ability to remain seated for virtual facilitation blocks
Manual dexterity to operate computers, projectors, microphones, and office equipment
Visual and auditory acuity to facilitate/monitor classroom and virtual activities and to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English
Preferred
Associate's degree or higher preferred
Experience supporting trainings, classrooms, workshops, or community education preferred
Familiarity with behavioral health, recovery, peer support, or adult learning is a plus
Experience working with Spanish-speaking communities and culturally responsive practices preferred
Company
Mental Health Partnerships
Mental Health Partnerships is a non-profit organization that responds to the challenges of mental health conditions to communities.
Founded in 1951Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Edie Mannion
Director & Co-Founder, Training & Education Center at Mental Health Partnerships
Anastasia Erley
Mental Health Partnerships Peer Advocacy Fellowship Program
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2025-10-27
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