Learning Specialist

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Job Description

About the Role

At DaVita, we believe that learning drives transformation. As a Learning Specialist I (IT), you will play a pivotal role in empowering teammates across the Village by delivering engaging, high-impact training experiences and supporting the creation of dynamic instructional materials.

This role blends virtual and in-person facilitation with instructional design fundamentals. You will partner closely with cross-functional IT and business teams to deliver training on proprietary software, enterprise tools, and new technical initiatives, ensuring our learners can seamlessly apply their skills on the job in an inclusive and collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

1. Training Facilitation & Delivery

• Facilitate interactive, engaging training sessions and virtual learning experiences (vILT) for diverse learner groups across the organization.

• Deliver training and direct user support on proprietary IT software, enterprise applications, and modern workplace tools, both remotely and in person.

• Provide continuous support to learners, troubleshooting questions and reinforcing key training concepts.

• Assist in Learning Management System (LMS) administration, including managing session rosters, attendance tracking, and completion reporting.

2. Instructional Design & Content Support

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of modern training collateral, including e-learning modules, job aids, quick reference guides, and video tutorials.

• Customize and adapt existing instructional materials to meet evolving learner needs while adhering to adult learning and instructional design principles.

• Partner with cross-functional project teams, subject matter experts (SMEs), and L&D leaders to roll out new training initiatives, software releases, and curriculum updates.

3. Continuous Improvement & Operational Support (10%)

• Maintain training asset integrity and contribute to L&D process enhancements.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent progressively responsible work experience substituted on a year-for-year basis).

• 0 to 2+ years of experience in corporate training, facilitation, instructional support, or adult education.

• Strong proficiency in virtual classroom platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and translate technical concepts into easily digestible steps.

• Proven organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple training sessions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new instructional design tools and technologies.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., StarLearning/Cornerstone, Workday Learning).

• Familiarity with e-learning authoring and rapid design tools (e.g., Articulate 360 / Storyline / Rise, Camtasia).

• Foundational understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE, SAM).

• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential.
• Technical Trainer/Instructional Designer

Training Presentation: As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to prepare and deliver a brief training session on a selected topic.

Portfolio Submission: To apply for this position, please submit a portfolio of your previous instructional design work.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. About Information Technology

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

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What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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