MINDSOURCE Training Specialist III

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MINDSOURCE Training Specialist III drives statewide expansion of the Colorado Brain Injury Model by leading training and implementation initiatives for community partners. The position equips professionals to screen for and accommodate cognitive and physical impairments using the Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS), coordinates rollout of the A.H.E.A.D. psycho-educational group, and partners with school personnel to support early identification and sustained assistance for students with brain injuries. The specialist collaborates with the MINDSOURCE Program Manager, Program Director, and national experts to develop accessible curricula for asynchronous online and synchronous in-person delivery. The role facilitates training and technical assistance, supports organizational change and adoption of brain-injury-informed practices, and builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders across sectors. It also maintains training and implementation tracking systems and provides impact data for Trust Fund Board and federal grant reporting. This position is open only to current Colorado residents, who must remain Colorado residents throughout employment. The work arrangement is hybrid, with a minimum of two days in the office and a maximum of three days remote; typical office days are Monday and Tuesday. These arrangements may change. The position follows the Office of Children, Aging and Community Services’ current working arrangements.

Requirements

Six years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, or a combination of related education and relevant experience equal to six years.
Relevant experience may include developing and delivering training curricula, facilitating adult learning programs, providing specialized technical assistance, or guiding organizational change management or implementation science initiatives.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application and remain a Colorado resident throughout employment.
Must complete the required background checks and screenings applicable to CDHS employees with direct contact with vulnerable persons.

Nice To Haves

Education in Adult Education, Instructional Design, Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Organizational Development, Communications, or a closely related field.
Experience applying implementation science frameworks or change management methodologies to support cross-sector community partners or human service agencies in adopting policies and practices.
Experience designing, piloting, and refining adult learning curricula for synchronous virtual and in-person delivery and asynchronous delivery, including translating complex clinical or scientific research into practical, accessible training modules.
Experience applying Universal Design for Learning principles and digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508, to instructional media, digital systems, and training materials.
Experience facilitating cross-system collaborative groups, peer-learning networks, and technical consultation cohorts involving diverse stakeholders such as educators, healthcare providers, human service professionals, and state advisory boards.
Experience conducting pre-engagement organizational assessments and designing longitudinal post-training evaluation tools to assess sustained implementation and measurable transfer of learning.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the MINDSOURCE Program Manager, Program Director, and national experts to design and deliver accessible curricula for online asynchronous and in-person synchronous formats.
Translate complex information into practical learning objectives and develop interactive activities that help practitioners apply brain injury support tools and strategies.
Adapt training materials to the needs of different community partners and incorporate universal design and accessibility standards, including WCAG and Section 508.
Monitor emerging brain injury research and update curricula to maintain relevance and impact.
Assess training needs and customize instructional materials to meet the objectives of requesting agencies.
Design evidence-informed training programs and technical assistance plans to strengthen organizational capacity and stakeholder understanding of brain injury.
Facilitate professional development training in person and virtually, provide follow-up consultation, and troubleshoot implementation challenges.
Analyze post-training evaluations and maintain accurate records of training events, attendance, and evaluation metrics.
Contract with external entities, as needed, to facilitate training sessions or full-day events and promote those events; work with the Grants and Contracts Manager to develop contracts and track deliverables.
Apply implementation science and change management strategies to support sustainable organizational change and improve service delivery.
Facilitate communities of practice and structured peer-learning sessions and provide ongoing technical support to build partner organizations’ internal capacity.
Lead change management initiatives and guide leadership discussions to establish and achieve capacity-building objectives.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-sector stakeholders, executives, and community champions.
Consult with leadership teams to integrate brain-injury-informed practices into daily operations and develop organizational readiness tools.
Use data to demonstrate the value of brain injury screening in improving client outcomes.
Track organizational progress and milestones across partner agencies and provide systemic impact data for Trust Fund Board reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Work-life programs, including flexible schedules and training
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program