Sr Mgr, Training; Unit Administrator​/Academy Director

Strong Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

The Child Welfare Unit Administrator/Academy Director is responsible for the coordination and managing of trainers for the Child Welfare Training and Professional Development team. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Training and Professional Development for Child Welfare. It is located at 47 Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Pay Grade: N

Directs and coordinates functional/technical training strategy for an agency. Ensures standards are met for endto-end learning and development. Oversees training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities. May design, develop and deliver training as needed. Directs subordinate managers and staff.

• Direct Supervision of three training managers who each oversee a unit of Social Services Training Development Specialist
• Supervision of the Social Services Registrar
• Development and maintenance of scheduling of all child welfare training
• Maintenance of IOTIS LMS registration and transcripts
• Ensures Quality Training Delivery
• Ensures training staff are professional and responsive to the needs of participants.
• Ensures training content is delivered both professionally and to fidelity of curriculum.
• Development of Training and Professional Development staff
• Coordination and oversight of training facilities
• Travel and leave approval
• Coordination and classroom training materials
• Collaboration with the field to assure availability of training meet the needs of the field
• Develop and oversee the training schedule for child welfare staff through collaboration with TPD staff, the field, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of program management or supervisory experience to include demonstrated advance level knowledge of project management and policy development/interpretation.

Note:

An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

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Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.