Development Training Specialist

Position Overview

The Department of Social Services, Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives Unit is seeking candidates for a Staff Development Training Specialist. This position will be in-person dependent upon applicant selected.

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available. This candidate must be detailed orientated, work well with others, have good time management skills, possess leadership skills, have good written and verbal communication skills.

• Directing all phases of research, development, and delivery of community and workforce training programs for internal staff, partner agencies, employers, contractors and other stakeholders;
• Consulting with agency leaders, program staff, employers, clients, contractors and other stakeholders to determine training strategies, development, and implementation;
• Developing a training plan which includes all aspects of training curriculums;
• Researching and developing training materials that includes stakeholder education and client coaching;
• Planning, scheduling and delivering training, and implements a train-the-trainer approach with contract agencies;
• Producing, developing, evaluating, or acquiring audio-visual aids and computer-based software for use in training programs, working knowledge of, Power Point, and other creative software programs;
• Evaluating training effectiveness; recommending and/or determining revisions; and implementing revisions to specific training programs;
• Preparing reports on the progress of assigned phases of training;
• Coordinating with consultants regarding workforce training initiatives as needed;
• Performing other related work as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experience: Create, develop, and deliver trainings through Articulate 360, Power Point, and Adobe products.

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques involved in the development and administration of training programs;
• Ability to effectively plan, develop, and organize materials for use in training programs;
• Knowledge of the organization, functions, and operations of DSS, partner agencies and contractors;
• Ability to lead discussions and instruct participants in training classes;
• Ability to present ideas clearly;
• Ability to operate audio-visual aids and other equipment used for training.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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