Learning and Development Specialist

DECA Dental Group is a Dallas-based, clinician founded and clinician-led dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality, affordable dental care to patients since 2008. DECA is actively expanding its footprint coast to coast under the brand Ideal Dental.The company is guided by its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. To learn more, please visit decadental.com and myidealdental.com.  

What do we offer?  

• Medical insurance 
• Discounted dental benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependent children 
• Vision  
• Long-term disability  
• Short-term disability  
• Life insurance 
• Accident coverage  
• Paid holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• CPR recertification 
• 401K 
• Employee scholarship program 
• Employee discount program through benefits hub

We invest heavily in our team members with COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS, a culture of promoting from within, and a clearly defined LONG-TERM CAREER PATH. We believe in WORK/LIFE BALANCE and LEAVING THE OFFICE ON TIME. With PAID TRAINING you are set up for success in the office. You will join a network of supportive teammates who keep your career goals at the forefront. If you enjoy having fun in the office while working hard, Ideal Dental is the perfect fit for you!   

• We are looking for a passionate and energetic Learning & Development Specialist who can help build an environment of growth and development by creating and delivering training and programs for our team members.
• This person is responsible for creating, adapting, and delivering curricula for various audiences and learning delivery methods.
• Support L&D program creation, coordination, administration, and facilitation, including leadership, compliance, and new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Design learning programs, materials, and solutions using the ADDIE method or other adult learning theories.
• Develop required learning assets (self-assessments, presentations, handouts, self-study materials, assignments, etc.) aligned to the desired learning outcome.
• Conduct a needs assessment of a specific group of learners, then update training materials and methods and adapt to the group’s needs.
• Provide materials and pre- and post-learning assignments and initiate their engagement in the learning process.
• Follow up and/or provide feedback on pre- and post-learning assessments.
• Provide post-learning support that ensures practical use of gained competencies.
• Facilitate meetings and learning events in face-to-face and online situations.
• Develop and manage data collection instruments (questionnaires, surveys, structured interviews, focus groups, etc.)
• Manage instructor-led and online learning scheduling, rosters & completion status.
• Create and lead the facilitation of best practices and development for trainers outside of the department.
• Regularly evaluate programs, materials, and learning solutions to identify improvement opportunities.
• Draft and deliver standard & project-specific communications.
• Demonstrates creativity and develops engaging training materials that support the transfer of learning.
• Partners collaboratively and demonstrates a consultative approach.
• 75% travel required

• Minimum 2 year’s experience with training, facilitating, learning & development.
• Dental experience preferred.
• Proficient with navigating and creating content via the LMS software.
• Experience in developing and delivering learning content in a virtual format.
• Advanced knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models
• Experience implementing adult learning best practices and accessible and inclusive design.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, set appropriate timelines, clarify expectations, and utilize effective processes/approaches to ensure work is delivered with excellence in a timely manner.
• Ability to problem-solve complex content in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with employees and leaders across all levels with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and support to grow in their careers.