Curriculum Designer

State of North Carolina•3040 Hammond Business Place Wake, NC

7d•$43,703 - $83,479•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you. The Staff Development Specialist I position serves as a Curriculum Designer assigned to the Basic Training School Program and In-Service Training Programs. The position is primarily focused on the refinement of instructional course objectives and content for existing Juvenile Justice Officer and Juvenile Court Counselor curricula, in addition to new Division training initiatives. The position serves as a member of the Juvenile Justice Training Committee/Annual Training Review Committee advising Staff Development Coordinators on innovative instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes. The position provides course delivery and instruction to the Basic School Training and In-Service Training Programs. In addition, the position conducts research, creates new educational content, and utilizes e-learning software to support the successful integration of adult learning practices. The Division's Staff Development and Training Section aims to provide effective training programs and services for juvenile justice professionals, local, and state community partners. Training programs and services are designed to aid in employee job performance and productivity that further support juvenile justice philosophies and policies contributing to overall mission success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in a progressive training or teaching role or one year of experience in a human service, counseling, or training program in the subject matter specified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience of theory, practices, principles of adult learning and/or human behavior.
Demonstrated experience with Articulate Storyline and Rise, and/or other e-learning software tools to create engaging and interactive content for adult learners.
Demonstrated experience researching, writing, editing, and/or proofreading large volumes of training materials with attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in project and time management to include assessing, planning, executing, and/or evaluating various work assignments to meet deadlines and/or organizational goals.
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and/or developing evidence-based strategies to achieve desired training outcomes.

Responsibilities

Refinement of instructional course objectives and content for existing Juvenile Justice Officer and Juvenile Court Counselor curricula.
Development of new Division training initiatives.
Serving as a member of the Juvenile Justice Training Committee/Annual Training Review Committee.
Advising Staff Development Coordinators on innovative instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
Providing course delivery and instruction to the Basic School Training and In-Service Training Programs.
Conducting research.
Creating new educational content.
Utilizing e-learning software to support the successful integration of adult learning practices.