EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 67071906 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

State of Florida • CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

4d • $39,000 - $51,743 • Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is hiring an Education and Training Specialist to develop, evaluate, and coordinate the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) and Pathways Training and Professional Development Program. The role supports agency staff and management and contributes to workplace culture and the agency’s mission.

The specialist researches and develops curricula and training materials using educational software, coordinates and delivers employee orientation and continuing education, and tracks training compliance. The role also updates the Learning Management System and prepares reports. It administers the DDDP/Pathways crisis prevention and intervention program, including arranging required materials, coordinating instructor and staff schedules, delivering training, and reporting on staff certification status. Additional duties include coordinating specialized and supervisory training and partnering with State Office Training staff, managers, and supervisors to monitor required online training.

DDDP and Pathways are secure forensic facilities serving people with developmental disabilities who have been adjudicated incompetent to proceed to trial. They provide rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to support transitions to non-secure residential or community settings. Pathways is a 34-bed, all-male facility. The position is located at a 24-hour facility, and the campus and facilities are tobacco-free. The stated schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• At least four years of professional or technical experience in training, teaching, and/or conducting research; a bachelor’s degree or higher may substitute for the required experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with educational computer software, including Captivate, Articulate, PowerPoint, Adobe, video/audio production software, and Microsoft Word programs.
• Knowledge of effective communication principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of human behavior, learning, and communication principles.
• Knowledge of training or instruction principles, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to use educational computer software and train individuals or groups.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze training data, work independently, and use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to training functions.
• Ability to prepare written training materials such as lesson plans, curricula, and performance evaluations.
• Ability to assess training needs and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and coordinate the DDDP and Pathways Training and Professional Development Program.
• Research and develop curricula and training materials using educational computer software.
• Plan, coordinate, deliver, and track in-service training for compliance and monitor annual training requirements.
• Update the Learning Management System and provide reports as requested.
• Administer the crisis prevention and intervention program, including ordering required materials, coordinating instructor and staff schedules, delivering training, and reporting on staff certification dates.
• Develop, deliver, coordinate, or schedule quarterly staff updates and specialized, supervisory, operational, or management-requested training.
• Partner with State Office Training staff to coordinate, schedule, and monitor required online training.
• Work with managers and supervisors to generate reports and ensure staff compliance with training mandates.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• Paid maternity and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed