Training Specialist II

Overview

The Training Specialist II is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality training, technical assistance, and workforce development support to strengthen recovery-oriented services across the behavioral health continuum. This position supports workforce competency through curriculum development, facilitation of training programs, certification management, fidelity monitoring, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent promotes evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices while ensuring compliance with ODMHSAS standards and applicable policies.

Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization: DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date:
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date:
Continuous if blank

Full/Part-Time:
Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: $51,250.00/yr ($24.64/hr)

• Facilitate training for Case Management, Peer Recovery Support, and additional continuing education offerings.
• Coordinate and manage certification and recertification processes for designated training and workforce programs.
• Develop and maintain training curriculum, educational materials, and workforce development resources related to behavioral health and recovery support services.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and support to providers, agencies, and stakeholders implementing recovery-oriented services.
• Maintain workforce certification databases, produce reports, and stay informed on relevant policies and evidence-based practices.

• Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Family Peer, or Behavioral Health Case Manager.
• Experience working as a peer or case manager.
• Previous experience as a training facilitator.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in education or training;
• Or a master’s degree in adult education or human resource development.

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations.

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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