Curriculum Manager; Office​/On-site

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the Department of Developmental Services? The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), has a Curriculum Manager vacancy, in Central Office, Educational Support & Staff Development Division, located in Wallingford, CT. This position will oversee the development of and execution of training programs under the Educational Support & Staff Development Division.

The position will direct and oversee training staff in the research, development of curriculum and implementation of trainings programs for DDS employees as well as Private Provider employees to meet the requirements of the HCBS Waivers, Department of Public Health and the Center for Medicare Services; conduct needs analyses; negotiate and oversee training contracts including the identification and development of training software and databases;

preparing statistical evaluation summaries, feasibility study reports, program projections and other reports as needed.

Location:

Central Office, Educational Support & Staff Development Division (Wallingford / Hartford)

Schedule:

Full time (40 hours/week), first shift 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Note:

Must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency. Will be required to travel between locations throughout the State of Connecticut.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

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In a state agency this class is accountable for directing curriculum development and training related program administration.

• Directs staff and operations of training and staff development programs;
• Performs specialized duties in area of training and staff development;
• Provides consultative services to agency administrators and training staff in developing and conducting needs analysis;
• Develops action plans;
• Develops, reviews and evaluates curriculum and training courses;
• Prepares, reviews and monitors contracts for training services;
• Prepares statistical evaluation summaries, feasibility study reports, program projections and other reports as needed;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May teach in areas of expertise;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of in-service training and staff development;
• Educational methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Considerable interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to assess training needs and determine objectives.

Seven (7) years of professional employment in in-service training, human resource development or adult education.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have had primary responsibility for planning, developing, coordinating or implementing an in-service training or staff development program.

NOTE:

Positions at the Police Officer Standards and Training Council require this experience to be in law enforcement training programs.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Experience with Connecticut Department of Developmental Services or human service field operation/policy/procedure with public and qualified providers, including working collaboratively with other State Agencies, Programs and Qualified Providers.
• Experience with curriculum development for adult learners, including designing and…