Full-Time

People and Culture Training and Development Specialist 1

Posted on 2/21/2026

Cascadia Healthcare

Cascadia Healthcare

201-500 employees

Skilled nursing and healthcare facility development

Compensation Overview

$65.7k - $70.4k/yr

Portland, OR, USA

In Person

Must travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area.

Category
Training
Required Skills
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
  • Two years of experience providing training or teaching skills is required.
  • Virtual facilitation experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of training curriculum design and implementation.
  • Ability to deliver teaching and instruction for groups and individuals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills.
  • Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to learn new systems and technologies and operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions.
  • Must have the ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the Portland Metro area.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate in-person and virtual orientation training for new hires, including providing foundational training on technology systems in use at Cascadia.
  • Develop and provide training designed to support staff knowledge and skills potentially including: Documentation Golden Thread, EHR Documentation, Motivational Interviewing (MI), crisis communication and de-escalation (ProACT), management, leadership, equity diversity and inclusion, safety, and more.
  • This may include facilitating independently for up to 8 hours (all day), either in person or virtually.
  • Develop and facilitate training for new employees, students, and current employees in accordance with regulating requirements and agency needs for quality improvement.
  • Maintain knowledge of core required trainings to provide facilitation support and backup for teammates as needed, which may include full or multi-day training such as ProACT.
  • Deliver in person or virtual training to employees across the agency and in the community.
  • Provide Continuing Education (CE) approved training where applicable.
  • Assist in Learning Management System administration including: creation and maintenance of user accounts, managing new and existing modules, creating and maintaining training plans and auto-enrollments, recording attendance, running reports, and more.
  • Train staff in technological systems including Learning Management System(s) (LMS), Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, Human Resource Information System (HRIS), and meeting and collaboration software such as Microsoft Teams.
  • Provide basic technical support in navigation of these systems in person as well as via phone, virtual calls, and emails.
  • Provide technical support and backup for colleagues during virtual training to ensure all attendees are able to effectively attend and engage with training content.
  • Provide assistance and support to staff at all levels of the agency.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and leadership.
  • In coordination with team leadership, assess agency training needs and work to develop and implement effective instructional material and live training.
  • Support overall agency training needs as directed by leadership.
  • Participate in workgroups and projects as determined in collaboration with leadership.
  • Represent training team and P&C department interests and perspectives in a positive and professional manner.
  • Research and vet appropriate external training resources, as directed by leadership.
  • Provide input on relevant documentation and procedural requirements related to training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures under which the program and company operates.
  • Assist in crisis situations as appropriate; follow protocols and procedures in coordination with the treatment team.
  • Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation that ensures compliance with all agency policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations, and billing requirements.
  • Understand safety regulations and evacuation procedures; participate in regular safety drills in compliance with program policies and procedures.
  • Complete assigned employee training in compliance with program and company requirements.
  • Provide guidance, support, and training to other staff in alignment with company mission and values.
  • Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and company meetings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
  • Virtual facilitation experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with related software such as AutoCAD, Mathcad, and commercially available structural analysis software (STADD Pro, SAP2000, Ansys, etc.).

Cascadia Healthcare operates in skilled nursing and healthcare real estate development. It runs skilled nursing facilities to deliver patient care and also develops healthcare facilities as part of its real estate activities, generating revenue from both services and property operations. Its care model centers on providing high-quality nursing services within healthcare facilities, supported by ongoing training and an employee-centric, family-valued culture. The company emphasizes collaboration, frequent team discussions, and partnerships to monitor and improve care quality, with regional focus on the areas it serves. Cascadia’s goal is to deliver quality patient care while growing its network of healthcare facilities through honest hard work and strong partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$42.3M

Headquarters

Eagle, Idaho

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • White Oak provided $42.3 million financing in 2025 for facility expansions and acquisitions.
  • Medicare Advantage capitation rates increased 5.06% in 2026, boosting post-acute reimbursements.
  • Grew to 15 facilities by 2017, planning 99-bed state-of-the-art transitional care centers.

What critics are saying

  • CMS cuts SNF rates 3.2% effective October 2025, eroding revenue across 37 facilities.
  • Idaho's 4% Medicaid cut implemented, slashing 35-40% of Cascadia's revenue immediately.
  • 18% nursing assistant vacancy forces 12-15% annual wage hikes starting Q1 2026.

What makes Cascadia Healthcare unique

  • Cascadia operates 37 skilled nursing facilities across six states as Idaho's largest post-acute provider.
  • Integrates skilled nursing with real estate development and affiliated home health, hospice services.
  • Founded in 2015 by partners emphasizing family values, employee training, and collaborative care quality.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-8%
American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)
Aug 7th, 2023
2023 Gold National Quality Awards Announced

Washington, D.C. - Two Cascadia Healthcare skilled nursing care and rehabilitation centers in Idaho have been recognized with the 2023 Gold - Excellence in Quality award for superior performance in quality care by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

Business Wire
Sep 1st, 2022
White Oak Healthcare Finance Provides Financing to Cascadia Healthcare

White Oak Healthcare Finance LLC (“White Oak” or “WOHCF”) acted as sole lender and administrative agent on the funding of a $42.3 million asset-based

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