Instructional Designer Job at Crisis Prevention Institute, Milwaukee, WI

M1MvYWFIS2YyZkhGVWZNenRydk5xOEJ6Z0E9PQ==
  • Crisis Prevention Institute
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Our Story:
Crisis Prevention Institute Inc. (CPI) is the worldwide leader in evidence-based de-escalation and crisis prevention training and dementia care services. Our programs teach professionals the skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to crises in the workplace. Since 1980, we've helped train more than 17 million people within service-oriented industries including education, health care, behavioral health, long-term care, human services, security, corporate, and retail.

At CPI, we are dedicated to changing behaviors and reducing conflict for the Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of everyone. We believe the power of empathy, meaningful connections, personal safety, and security are the antidotes to fear and anxiety. It's a philosophy that is central to everything we do, and traces back to our beginning.

As a member of the team, you can expect to:
  • Make a difference through your work - You'll be proud to tell your family and friends about what you do.
  • Gain significant career experience only obtained within a fast-growing organization - Entry-level roles through executive leadership.
  • Feel fulfilled and have fun - We work hard but make the time to build meaningful relationships and celebrate the wins.
The Role:

The Instructional Designer will research, design, and develop learning content for CPI's instructor-led, blended learning and eLearning training programs. This role is responsible for defining learning outcomes, drafting and refining learning content, and designing learning experiences that align with the adult learning theory. This position will collaborate with product managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), graphic designers, multimedia specialists, and other Product Development team members to create innovative learning and development solutions for our external customers.

What You Get To Do Everyday:
  • Implement instructional design methods (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) to analyze, design, and develop various learning materials.
  • Identify learning objectives using Bloom's Revised Taxonomy to create and refine program content.
  • Manage the design of eLearning and classroom materials executed by the Product Development team.
  • Manage project timelines for assigned projects within the Product Development team.
  • Lead regularly scheduled project team meetings and stakeholder updates, identifying risks based on project dependencies, and providing timely communication to project stakeholders.
  • Design classroom and eLearning course materials based on research and feedback from Product Development team members, SMEs, and Product Managers.
  • Prioritize and complete projects according to deadlines with high quality, including managing the project from initial concept to final product, ensuring cohesiveness of content.
  • Communicate CPI's mission through the development of innovative, engaging training programs.
  • Create learning assessments and knowledge checks that require learners to apply content to their work environments.
  • Design engaging, interactive activities that encourage learners to analyze course content.
  • Drive change, suggesting new and creative approaches to delivering content to learners.
  • Complete development tasks within assigned timeframes and provide regular progress updates working within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Provide input from a design perspective regarding the creative implementation of the training process and elements developed.
  • Support the implementation of newly developed curriculum and resources.
  • Support results-oriented eLearning, mobile learning, and blended learning training methods.
  • Stay current on emerging learning trends, including innovative best practices, technologies, and methodologies in the design and development of solution offerings.
  • Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
You Need to Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Three years or more experience working in Instructional Design or Curriculum Development
  • Experience in project management, managing multiple complex training programs
  • Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Knowledge of current andragogical approaches and learning science
  • Knowledge of eLearning authoring tools and content management tools
  • Ability to pivot quickly to new projects in a rapid development environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • Ability to simplify concepts and complex information
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with various internal teams
  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement efficient solutions
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
We'd Love to See:
  • Experience training or teaching others in a learning environment
What We Offer:
  • $60,000 - $70,000 annual salary
  • Annual company performance bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Health & Wellness Days
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Continuing education and training
  • Hybrid work schedule
Crisis Prevention Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, diversity of thoughts and beliefs, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression (including against any individual that is transitioning, has transitioned, or is perceived to be transitioning), marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Crisis Prevention Institute

Job Tags

Local area, Worldwide,

Similar Jobs

DHD Consulting

Marketing Associate Manager (Online Marketing) Job at DHD Consulting

 ...Summary We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Associate Manager, Online Marketing to support and execute our digital marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a marketing professional with a strong design sensibility, hands-on experience managing social... 

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Spa Manager Job at Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

 ...At Hand and Stone, Opportunity Knocks. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is opening a new spa in Cedar Hill, TX! We are growing rapidly and have become an addition to an already successful franchise system with over 500 locations across the US and Canada! Now Hiring... 

MCI

4X10 Telephone Sales Agent (4-Days, 40hrs./wk) Job at MCI

 ...will need to be confident, fully engaged, a team player, and dedicated to bringing a positive and enthusiastic outlook to work each day. Key Responsibilities: Handle inbound and outbound customer interactions professionally and efficiently Understand customer... 

Uncommon Schools

Elementary Teacher Job at Uncommon Schools

 ...Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we... 

Express Employment

Inside Sales Recruiter Job at Express Employment

 ...Sales Representative maintains the client relations of the company. Responsible for: Completing sales calls Completing recruiting calls Conducting interviews Filling job orders Documenting correspondence Other duties as assign Education: High school...