Aspiranet

Location: Hybrid – South San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Department: Human Resources - Learning & Development

Reports to: Learning & Development Director

Pay Rate: $35.00 - $38.00/Hr

Your Opportunity

Are you interested in being part of positive changes in child welfare services?

Founded in 1975 with locations across California, Aspiranet is a trusted neighbor, partner and care provider that exists to help families thrive. With personalized care, Aspiranet offers a unique blend of services including foster family support, residential care, adoption services, and services for foster youth transitioning to adulthood, mental health services, intensive home-based care, and community-based family resources. We celebrate our values of respect, integrity, courage and hope through our work, and most importantly, our people. Aspiranet staff gain inspiration from human connection and understand that success is the product of teamwork. We seek champions for our mission and those committed to excellence.

Your Future Team

When you work for Aspiranet, you join a committed team whose efforts positively affect children and families.

Your Impact

The Learning and Development Specialist supports the creation and delivery of engaging training initiatives that enhance employee development and agency effectiveness. This role administers and maintains the agency’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring training content is accessible, up-to-date, and aligned with organizational goals. Working in partnership with the Co-Learning and Development Directors (clinical and non-clinical), this position contributes to the design, deployment, and facilitation of both in-person and online learning experiences, and continuously evaluates training impact to recommend improvements. The role plays a key part in fostering a culture of learning and supporting staff development across the agency with nearly 1,000 employees based out of 40+ sites.

Your Skills and Duties

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct training needs assessments and identify opportunities to enhance knowledge-based content and learning experiences.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design, develop, and deliver dynamic training programs—including eLearning, live workshops, and blended learning—using a variety of media formats.
• Create and maintain training curriculum, facilitation guides, course materials, and the agency-wide training matrix; ensure all training requirements are met, tracked, and documented.
• Oversee end-to-end administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), including uploading SCORM-compliant content, maintaining training records, and providing backup support to the HR Systems Administrator.
• Provide end-to-end administration of the learning management system, including the development and loading of SCORM compliant courses.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• In partnership with HR, assist in the planning and facilitation of new hire orientation and support the employee experience during the first 90 days.
• Support the administration of performance appraisals, competency assessments, and agency compliance reporting; generate and distribute training reports.
• Track internship placements, trainings needs, and coordinate with site locations for possible placement options.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for in-person and virtual training events, including ordering supplies, managing attendance and providing onsite support required by the lead Trainer.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in learning and development to inform program innovation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three years of professional work experience in learning and development, training delivery and instructional design; human services nonprofit or clinical settings preferred.
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE), and training evaluation strategies.
• Proven experience facilitating engaging in-person and virtual training sessions for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a focus on clarity, engagement, and learner experience.
• Proficiency in using training development and authoring tools such as Canva, Articulate Rise, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience working with learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule, including a minimum of two onsite days per week at the South San Francisco office and travel occasionally to meet the essential job functions.
• Meets all state required conditions of employment as set forth by Community Care Licensing i.e. Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance, TB/Health and Physical, valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record (Motor Vehicle Report) if required to drive for this position.

???? Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid role with in-person presence required 2 days per week at our South San Francisco office.
• Use of standard office equipment.
• High volume meetings, typing and phone usage to perform essential job functions.

❤️ Why Aspiranet?

• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Flexible Hybrid Schedule. Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work–life balance.
• Flexible paid time off including holidays, birthday, diversity days, vacation and sick leave.
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

????️ Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA’s established safety levels at all times.

⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity

Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Aspiranet strives to provide our employees with a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive of differing world views, cultures, and lived experiences.