Training Instructor - Security & Operations

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, plans, develops, conducts and coordinates staff development and training programs for agency staff with special emphasis for Security and Operations division, to include all SCDJJ Facilities;
Assists in the training of other direct care staff in the agency as needed or required;
Assists in conducting needs assessments and serving as part of the training team for Training and Certification.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Training and Delivery
- Conducts and assists in the development and implementation of trainings related to assigned training programs (Security and Operations, Recertification, In-Service) based on the identified programmatic and/or agency needs while utilizing various training modalities including, but not limited to virtual, in person, and eLearning platforms.

Effectively conducts and co-facilitates in cross trained programmatic areas, as needed, and adjusts training delivery styles to meet the needs of participants based on adult learning theory best practices.

Accurately completes and submits paperwork for training records.

Uses Microsoft Suite programs.

Communication
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills effectively and clearly by responding, reporting, and communicating with training participants, co-facilitators, training managers, and required programmatic division/agency staff, as required, regarding training information as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Effectively manages time, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.

Quality Assurance
- Conducts formal and informal evaluations of trainings and training methodologies to ensure compliance with various standards including, but not limited to, quality of instructional content, juvenile correctional best practices, and workforce/talent development best practices.

Uses expertise to make recommendations for execution of projects while acting as a good steward of available resources.

Additionally, provides updates and recommendations for training quality improvements based on feedback, and implements updates based on approval.

Needs Assessments
- Conducts formal and informal needs assessments by applying analytical skills in collecting information that identifies gaps as it relates to the training of employees who are responsible for providing direct care and recommend solutions.

Professional Development
- Maintains and further develops specialized knowledge and expertise in core competencies for trainers.

Seeks and pursues opportunities to advance know how and skills of correctional settings.

Additionally, obtains and maintains required instructor certifications in Nationally recognized and/or accredited training programs to have and possess the knowledge, ability, and capacity to deliver.

Performs other related duties as needed or required to support the division or the agency.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required knowledge of applicable training principles and practices-especially pertaining to adult learners.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions.

Ability to lead discussion groups to stimulate participants in the learning process.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to analyze training/ development needs and resources as well as communicate solutions effectively utilizing critical thinking.

Knowledge of the juvenile justice system required.

Must be able to effectively work with other training team members.

Works closely with the training division managers to plan, deliver and coordinate all trainings for assigned area.

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