Vice President of Learning and Development

Are you passionate about building learning strategies that help people grow, advance their careers, and deliver exceptional care? We are currently seeking a Vice President of Learning and Development to join our dynamic and growing team!

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote

• FLSA Classification: Exempt

• Compensation Range: $120,000 - $150,000

Who we are:

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We're a passionate team on a mission to open a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we're known for our vibrant culture, hands-on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

What is a Vice President of Learning and Development?

The Vice President of Learning and Development serves as the executive leader responsible for CSD's enterprise-wide learning and development strategy. This role oversees employee learning and professional development initiatives across the organization, including New Hire Training, CSD University, clinician and leadership development, continuing education, competency management, and clinical progression pathways.

The Vice President will build scalable learning systems that strengthen employee capability, accelerate career growth, support internal mobility, and ensure our teams are equipped to deliver exceptional client care. This role will partner closely with clinical, operational, talent, quality, compliance, technology, research, and executive leaders to make learning a key driver of organizational growth and excellence.

What your role is:

• Establish and execute CSD's enterprise learning and development strategy in alignment with organizational priorities, clinical excellence, growth plans, and workforce needs.

• Create a long-term vision for employee growth, competency development, career progression, and leadership readiness across the organization.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of new hire onboarding and training experiences.

• Develop scalable, competency-based onboarding pathways that accelerate employee readiness, confidence, engagement, and performance.

• Provide strategic oversight of CSD University, ensuring learning pathways support employees throughout their careers and create meaningful opportunities for internal advancement.

• Build and strengthen career progression frameworks tied to competencies, professional development, and internal promotion pathways.

• Oversee clinician learning systems, academies, professional development programs, continuing education, Learn & Apply Workshops, leadership development events, and specialized clinical training.

• Partner with Lead Clinical Directors, Directors of New Hire Training, the Board of Clinical Quality, and other clinical leaders to ensure training reflects current best practices and CSD's evolving clinical models.

• Provide executive oversight of leadership development programs, including New Hire Academy, Clinical Leader Academy, Clinical Director Academy, Leadership Academy, PACE Masterclass, and future Academy coursework.

• Develop leadership pipelines and succession planning systems that support growth from Behavior Specialist through executive leadership.

• Establish organization-wide competency frameworks, role-specific competency maps, and systems to assess, track, and improve employee readiness and performance.

• Oversee competency validation and remediation processes, including opportunities to integrate automated remediation into applicable training and professional development programs.

• Lead the adoption of innovative learning technologies and instructional methodologies, including microlearning, AI-enabled learning systems, simulation-based learning, and virtual learning environments.

• Ensure learning experiences are engaging, interactive, measurable, learner-centered, and scalable across CSD's service lines and locations.

• Establish learning KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure training completion, competency attainment, certification attainment, promotion rates, engagement, retention, and other workforce outcomes.

• Use learning analytics, employee feedback, and organizational data to evaluate program effectiveness and guide strategic investments in workforce development.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth throughout CSD.

• Develop initiatives that increase participation in learning opportunities while supporting employee engagement, retention, performance, and career development.

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Operations, Clinical Services, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Research, Technology, and Executive Leadership to support organizational priorities and change management initiatives.

• Serve as an organizational thought leader in workforce development, adult learning, instructional design, and leadership development.

• Represent CSD at professional conferences, industry events, educational partnerships, and other external opportunities that advance CSD's learning and development strategy.

• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in behavioral healthcare, autism services, adult learning, professional education, leadership development, and workforce training.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What's required from you?

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field required; doctoral degree preferred.

• BCBA preferred; equivalent leadership and workforce development experience will be considered.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in learning and development, training, organizational development, or workforce development.

• Demonstrated success building and scaling learning programs, professional development initiatives, and leadership pipelines.

• Experience leading enterprise-level onboarding, training, competency management, and professional development programs.

• Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, organizational psychology, and change management.

• Experience managing learning management systems and other learning and training technologies.

• Proven ability to use data and learning analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

• Exceptional presentation, facilitation, coaching, communication, and executive leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to drive employee engagement, retention, performance, and professional growth through learning initiatives.

• Strong judgment, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of the role.

• Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations appropriately.

• Proficiency with computer and word-processing software.

• Ability to obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice.

• Ability to travel to multiple work sites as needed; reliable transportation required, including proof of a valid driver's license, current auto insurance identification card, and an acceptable driving record per NIAC standards.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close and distance vision, reading, and computer work.

• Constant sitting with frequent movement in and out of a chair.

• Constant use of the telephone, including speaking and listening.

• Frequent typing and computer use.

• Frequent document handling, filing, and use of office equipment.

• Occasional walking throughout the building.

• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling, lifting, carrying, or moving items up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional driving, including walking to and entering a vehicle and using upper and lower limbs to operate the vehicle.

About Our TRUE Values

Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. We recognize and value each family's unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

Respect for all and the value that everyone brings toward accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

Benefits & Perks

You will have an opportunity to grow your career in this purpose-filled industry where you can see results every day. Benefits include:

• Competitive, market-based compensation

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k)

• CSD-issued devices

• Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #Li-Remote

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We're a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we're known for our vibrant culture, hands-on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

About Our Values

• Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

• Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

• Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

• Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

• Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work

• Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair

• Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening

• Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing

• Frequent typing, use of computer

• Occasional walking around building

• Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling

• Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds

• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car