Training Specialist

Wayne County Government

Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 66814 - 66815

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Training Specialist is responsible for developing the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility (WCJDF) staff by facilitating and creating curricula for the training academy in-service trainings assist with coaching mentoring and assisting the Director of Training with additional tasks as needed.

Required Tasks

Maintain specialized certifications and provides ongoing training to staff in CPR/First Aid Handle with Care crisis intervention program Reality Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other facility approved modalities.
Develop and facilitate training sessions workshops and seminars employing engaging teaching techniques to enhance learning.
Serve as a coach and mentor to staff through modeling behaviors taught in the academy and in-service trainings.
Research and serve as a subject matter expert on relevant topics including facility operation rules and personnel industry knowledge and current training materials techniques and strategies.
Collaborate with directors deputy directors managers and supervisors to identify training needs and develop training programs accordingly.
Analyze training needs assessments and develop/update annual training calendar lesson plans and curriculum based on results.
Maintain accurate records of training activities participant progress and feedback to report on program effectiveness.
Work closely with Training Director to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
Serve as liaison between the training department and JDF leadership to ensure that all staff are current on trainings and certifications and that the training department can respond appropriately to the ongoing needs of the facility.
Provide orientation training for volunteers and interns.
Maintain the training room equipment and scheduling of the training rooms.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology Social Work Education or a related human services field AND
Minimum of 2 years of training experience as either an adjunct or full-time trainer or educator;
OR
Associates degree in Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology Social Work Education or a related human services field AND
Minimum of 4 years of training experience as either an adjunct or full-time trainer or educator.
*The preferred experience above is working with at-risk youth.

Required Experience:

Required Tasks

Maintain specialized certifications and provides ongoing training to staff in CPR/First Aid Handle with Care crisis intervention program Reality Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other facility approved modalities.
Develop and facilitate training sessions workshops and seminars employing engaging teaching techniques to enhance learning.
Serve as a coach and mentor to staff through modeling behaviors taught in the academy and in-service trainings.
Research and serve as a subject matter expert on relevant topics including facility operation rules and personnel industry knowledge and current training materials techniques and strategies.
Collaborate with directors deputy directors managers and supervisors to identify training needs and develop training programs accordingly.
Analyze training needs assessments and develop/update annual training calendar lesson plans and curriculum based on results.
Maintain accurate records of training activities participant progress and feedback to report on program effectiveness.
Work closely with Training Director to align training initiatives with organizational goals.
Serve as liaison between the training department and JDF leadership to ensure that all staff are current on trainings and certifications and that the training department can respond appropriately to the ongoing needs of the facility.
Provide orientation training for volunteers and interns.
Maintain the training room equipment and scheduling of the training rooms.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology Social Work Education or a related human services field AND
Minimum of 2 years of training experience as either an adjunct or full-time trainer or educator;
OR
Associates degree in Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology Social Work Education or a related human services field AND
Minimum of 4 years of training experience as either an adjunct or full-time trainer or educator.
*The preferred experience above is working with at-risk youth.

Required Experience: