Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

The Vice President of Staff Training & Development provides executive leadership for all staff training, professional development, and learning initiatives across ADAPT Community Network. This role designs and leads a comprehensive, agency network-wide learning strategy that enhances workforce performance, supports retention and career growth, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes a culture of continuous learning through innovative, scalable, and high-quality training experiences aligned with ADAPT’s mission and operational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Vice President of Staff Training & Development include, but are not limited to, the following:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Provides executive leadership for all staff training and development initiatives, aligning learning strategies with ADAPT’s mission, workforce priorities, and long-term organizational goals.
• Develops and executes a multi-year, agency network-wide learning and development strategy that supports employee engagement, retention, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Serves as a senior advisor to executive leadership on workforce capability, training effectiveness, and emerging trends in learning and development.

Training & Curriculum Oversight

• Assesses agency network-wide training needs and designs comprehensive training, professional education, and leadership development programs to meet regulatory, operational, and strategic needs.
• Oversees the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training curricula, instructional materials, and delivery methods to ensure alignment with best practices and evidence-based approaches.
• Ensures all curricula reflect current research, regulatory standards, and industry innovations.
• Champions new and creative training formats, including blended learning, virtual instruction, microlearning, and experiential learning models.

Systems, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Oversees and maintains an agency network-wide training database and Learning Management System (LMS) to track staff compliance, certifications, and professional development activities.
• Ensures timely development and distribution of a comprehensive, agency network-wide training calendar.
• Ensures compliance with OPWDD, NYS, and other regulatory training requirements, partnering with Program and Department Directors to drive attendance and accountability.
• Leads evaluation of training effectiveness using data, metrics, and outcomes to inform continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing training and development team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversees the recruitment, supervision, and performance management of training staff, consultants, interns, and vendors.
• Develops, manages, and monitors departmental budgets; ensures responsible fiscal stewardship and maximize return on investment.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures related to training, professional development, and learning systems.

Collaboration & External Partnerships

• Collaborates with LMS, Marketing, Communications, and external vendors to produce high-quality training materials, videos, and learning resources.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with universities, professional organizations, and external training providers to expand learning opportunities.
• Leads the development, standardization, and governance of agency network-wide training curricula to be used across ADAPT Community Network and all affiliated organizations, ensuring consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Represents ADAPT in external forums, committees, and professional networks related to workforce development and training innovation.

Organizational Impact

• Partners with senior leaders to support leadership development, succession planning, and workforce readiness initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement that supports staff engagement and retention.
• Performs other related duties and special initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in staff training, learning and development, workforce development, or organizational effectiveness, preferably within a nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or disability services environment.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience, including managing managers and leading multi-disciplinary teams across complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing enterprise-wide learning strategies, including compliance-driven training, leadership development, and career pathway programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with and engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to achieve goals and deliverables through coordination of many individuals and activities.
• Ability to accept and work within a wide variety of cultural, educational, and religious differences.
• Willingness and drive to grow and develop programs and opportunities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Exhibits professional ethics, discretion, and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Demonstrates proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Establishes and maintains positive and supportive rapport with staff and people supported, aiding in retention and providing coaching as needed.
• Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.

COMPENSATION: $125,000-$140,000 Annually (commiserate on experience) + Industry-Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.