Trainer II Job Salinas area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Staff Trainer II

Dependent upon classification level, (Staff Trainer I) under immediate supervision, (Staff Trainer II) under general direction, plans, analyzes, develops, conducts and evaluates induction and in-service training programs; plans, organizes and monitors the work of program trainees; consults with departmental staff on training needs; develops and conducts specialized training as requested by division managers, and performs other duties as assigned.

The Staff Trainer I/II classification series requires in-depth knowledge of public assistance programs in addition to the ability to perform all of the functions associated with supervising a unit of trainees.

The Staff Trainer II classification is the full journey level classification in the Staff Trainer series. Incumbents at this level function, and are responsible to, independently coordinate, develop and present training for one or more public assistance programs and possess full supervisory skills. Staff Trainer II is distinguished from the Staff Trainer I in that the former performs the full range of duties and has demonstrated the minimum standards of the higher level classification.

The Staff Trainer II is distinguished from the Supervising Staff Trainer in that the latter is responsible to supervise and/or coordinate all internal and external training, and the trainers.

The Staff Trainer classification series is distinguished from the Management Analyst classification series in that the former is responsible for conducting analysis, evaluation and interpretation of policies, procedures and regulations to the extent necessary to develop effective training, ensure transfer of learning and provide input to county management and state agencies as required; while the latter manages and provides administrative analytical staff support services for a major program or function;

performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties of moderate to high scope and complexity; may supervise support, technical, professional and Management Analyst staff.

Dependent upon the classification level, the incumbent may perform the following duties, typically:

Staff Trainer I assists with or learns to, and Staff Trainer II performs the full range:

Plan, develop and conduct training programs for departmental staff related to public assistance programs, policies and procedures; coordinates and participates in sexual harassment, cultural diversity and civil rights training.

Meet and collaborate with division managers and subject matter experts as needed, to identify specialized training needs for staff and develops new or revised training programs to meet those needs.

Research and incorporate new information, procedures and training techniques to improve training effectiveness; determine objectives and develops curriculum, lesson plans and training materials.

In coordination with departmental Management Analysts, analyze operations, trends, outcomes, processes and systems to determine and respond to changes required in policies and procedures; assist in or develops practical implementation strategies in preparation of training, and make recommendations for administrative policies and procedures.

Perform basic and routine or difficult and complex research and analysis from a variety of relevant subject matter resources and confers with subject matter experts with relevant knowledge to establish a subject specific foundation for training.

Plan, assign, sets expectations; monitor, mentor, evaluate and supervise a unit of newly hired entry level trainees during the training induction period.

Provide technical expertise to staff and management.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs utilizing feedback received from trainees, staff, program managers and supervisors.

Coordinate logistics associated with training classes; maintain records on training activities; prepare reports and correspondence.
In addition to the above, the Level II classification:

Represent the agency and the unit on various state, regional and county task forces and committees and provides input on changing regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(Staff Trainer II) Thorough knowledge of / (Staff Trainer I) Working Knowledge of:

Functions of one or more public assistance programs, policies, regulations and laws governing eligibility determination and criteria.

(Both classification levels) Working knowledge of:

Computer systems used by public assistance programs and the computer systems used…