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The Arc Central Chesapeake Region is partnering with Dragonfly Central to find a Director of Talent Development. The Director will be responsible for implementing and enhancing The Arc's existing talent development plan to move a learning agenda across the enterprise. The Arc Central Chesapeake Region EnterpriseThe Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) began in 1961, founded by a group of parents who wanted equity, access, and opportunity for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At our core, The Arc believes that people with IDD deserve the same opportunities for self-determination and self-advocacy as any other community member. The Arc's growth over the last six decades has been in response to community-identified needs. We are providing"”and often creating"”the services that people tell us they need to live the life they choose for themselves.Today, The Arc supports more than 3,000 people with IDD and their families throughout Maryland, providing comprehensive programs and services that support the full spectrum of a person's life, from birth through retirement, and all the joys and opportunities in between. All our programs and services are designed to empower and support people with IDD and provide greater self-determination in how they live, work, and connect with their communities. The Arc's Core Values are evident in all aspects of our programs and services. These values are:We embrace individuality. We see the whole person, celebrate our differences, and offer the people we serve, and our team, opportunities tailored to them.We are heart-driven. Every interaction matters to us; we go the extra mile to care for the people we serve and our team.We take strategic risks. Fueled by the urgency of our mission, we continually push for better and more innovative approaches. We are action-oriented. We are creative, resourceful, and have a "get it done" approach to overcoming challenges.We promote equity and respect. We value the different identities and experiences of the people and communities we work with, and we build respectful relationships to meet them where they are.The Arc partnered with employees from across the organization and community members to develop the value statements above, which reflect who we are as an organization and how we approach our work. The Arc welcomes employees of diverse backgrounds, striving to create a workplace where all feel valued for their contributions. We actively incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices into every practice and policy. It's more than mandatory employee training"”it's at the very root of our organizational culture. How power is distributed, who contributes to decision-making, the distribution of workloads, and the representation of diversity across the organization are all factors in how The Arc's leadership team guides the organization.The Arc is constantly finding new ways to invest in its employees' personal and professional success to create an environment where people can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging.About The Arc's Subsidiaries What's unique about The Arc is our focus on innovation, commitment to community-based services, and tremendous growth. The Arc is an entrepreneurial organization, and strongly values innovation informed by community needs. It is the driving force behind the growth of The Arc and the development of new programs, services, and subsidiaries throughout our history.Chesapeake NeighborsThe Arc's work in providing quality, safe, affordable housing for people with IDD showed our leaders the need for affordable and accessible housing in the greater community. Recognizing this need for affordable housing throughout Maryland, The Arc founded Chesapeake Neighbors in 2007 as a nonprofit subsidiary dedicated to the development and management of affordable housing for all. Today, Chesapeake Neighbors owns and operates 70 units throughout Maryland with goals of increasing to 100 units by 2025. Chesapeake Community DevelopmentIn 2021, The Arc founded Chesapeake Community Development, a Community Development Corporation (CDC), to serve as our acquisition and development arm. Under this model, Chesapeake Community Development purchases properties and stewards projects through development while Chesapeake Neighbors provides ongoing leasing, management, and maintenance services throughout the life of the property. Over the next two decades, Chesapeake Community Development will become an essential part of our overall community development strategy on the Eastern Shore where we anticipate adding approximately 150 units of affordable housing in mixed-use zones.For more information about The Arc, see . For more information about Chesapeake Neighbors, see The PositionThe Director of Talent Development will lead all learning and development activities for The Arc and its subsidiaries. The Director of Talent Development will partner with the VP of People & Culture, President & CEO, and Executive Leadership to move a learning agenda across the organization. The Director of Talent Development will create opportunities for ongoing professional development for leaders at every level of the organization that align with The Arc's strategic plan and organizational values. The Director of Talent Development will ensure all mandated training by DDA or other licensing/accrediting agencies are met across the organization. The Director of Talent Development is a member of the Leadership Council and Expanded Executive Leadership Team. This position must meet all the qualifications of a Direct Support Professional and complete all training.Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Talent Development will develop and implement a comprehensive learning strategy in collaboration with the VP of People & Culture. The Director will also:Deliver dynamic, interactive, and highly effective professional development content and training experiences to include new hire and ongoing employee and leadership development training programs.Partner with internal and external subject matter experts to design high-quality training content and programs.Develop and facilitate career ladder programs, including the Direct Support Professional career ladder. Maintain and enhance centralized infrastructure for all learning and development programs by establishing standardized methods and procedures for delivery, evaluation, measurement, and reporting.With the VP of People & Culture, develop metrics to enable robust evaluation strategies to measure learning outcomes, productivity, and business impact of learning solutions; Leverage data insights to drive, modify, and create future learning offerings.Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize learning needs; Evaluate the effectiveness of training and professional development programs and drive improvement.Select, develop, and manage content library for Learning Management System (LMS).Ensure that all The Arc employees are compliant with all position-required training.Manage and coach assigned employees and consultants. Other FunctionsMaintain "master trainer" level for Mandt, First Aid & CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and other credentialed training.Develop relationships with local community colleges for ongoing professional development. Support organization-wide employee engagement activities through learning events.Perform other duties as assigned.Experience and AttributesBachelor's degree in organizational development, education, or related field and five years of experience creating, leading, and facilitating management and professional development sessions for leaders at every level of an organization requiredMaster's degree in organizational development, human resources, or adult education and/or APTD Certification through the Association for Talent Development is a plusExpert facilitator of multi-dimensional training and professional development in the areas of DEI, management, and leadership competencies; Demonstrated track record of facilitating interactive training for adult learnersExperience creating content for and managing Learning Management Systems (LMS)Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively with diverse personalities and employee populationsAbility to exercise initiative, think creatively in the improvement of processes and drive resultsAbility to work well under pressure in an ever-changing environmentMust be proficient with basic data-analysis tools and techniques, as well as computer programs such as the Microsoft Office suiteIn addition to a competitive base salary of $120,500, The Arc also provides a comprehensive total rewards (benefits) package which includes access to robust health, vision, and dental insurance; EAP; FSA; Basic Life Insurance and AD&D coverage; STD and LTD; 403(b) with up to 4% employer match; PTO, as well as 12 paid annual holidays per year. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday during The Arc office hours, with frequent night and occasional weekend meetings or events. This position is eligible for periodic telework, which means up to 3 days per month. Telework days are not guaranteed.Application ProcessThe Arc Central Chesapeake Region is partnering with Dragonfly Central to find the best candidate for the Director of Development position. To apply, email a cover letter that details your fit with the position's requirements and a chronological resume to TheArcTalent@. For all other inquiries, contact Ginna Goodenow at ginna@.