Rural EMS E-Learning Specialist

Position Title: R-EMS E-Learning Specialist
Facility: The Ness Center
Status: Part Time, Non-Benefitted
Schedule: Appx 10 hours per week; flexible scheduling to meet course development deadlines.

Position Summary
The E-Learning Specialist supports The Ness Center’s R-EMS Training Program by designing and building online training courses for emergency responders and making sure every course can be used by all learners, including individuals with disabilities. Reporting to the Project Director, this position turns program content into engaging, accessible online training that prepares EMS personnel and other first responders to respond effectively to behavioral health and substance use crises. Through thoughtful course design and ongoing improvement, this role helps expand access to lifesaving training across rural communities.

Essential Functions

• Design and build new online training modules, including Behavioral Emergencies, Meeting the Challenge refreshers, naloxone education, and suicide prevention, within established program timelines.

• Convert written content into slides, quizzes, and videos in the Thinkific learning management system, including real Region 9 responder stories in course videos.

• Ensure all courses meet Section 504 and Section 508 accessibility standards, including captioning and screen-reader compatibility.

• Review and update courses quarterly based on instructor feedback.

• Prepare course materials for monthly submission to SAMHSA and maintain organized course records to support program reporting.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, behavioral health, or a related field preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience in instructional design, e-learning development, or behavioral health curriculum development. Experience with Section 504/508 accessibility standards and online course platforms such as Thinkific preferred.
Additional Skills & Competencies: Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills; ability to turn complex clinical content into clear, learner-friendly material; basic video editing skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software; strong attention to detail; ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects at once.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Northlake Behavioral Health System and The Ness Center are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or class.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to .