Training Program Coordinator - Residential Programs
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth. DJJ is seeking a Training Program Coordinator for Residential Programs. This role will lead training and development initiatives by coordinating, delivering, and/or supporting various training and development interventions dedicated to the development of Residential Services Division staff, as well as ensuring compliance with in-service and advanced training standards and regulations. This position is critical in the Agency’s ability to comply with legal and regulatory requirements and to hire, develop, and retain a highly proficient workforce.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge in developing and delivering training material for an adult audience, utilizing a variety of training interventions, preferably in a juvenile justice, law enforcement, and/or correctional environment.
- Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system, safety and security, specialty topics related to adolescents, secure juvenile institutional operations, and regulations relating to direct care staff training.
- Demonstrated ability to follow lesson plans.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate training programs.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and schedule work.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate the day-to-day needs of assigned programs/courses.
- Intermediate to advanced level of technological literacy, with an emphasis on curriculum design and presentation software.
- Ability to travel throughout the state to deliver training.
- Ability to adhere to travel reimbursement guidelines.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Ability to adjust to the changing needs of the organization.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
- Must meet certification requirements for use of force (Handle With Care) instructor and Red Cross instructor.
- Must regularly demonstrate and perform the physical requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of DJJ procedures and JCC operations.
- Experience in training program design, development, and supervision.
- Experience delivering formal classroom training and/or field-based/on-the-job training to an adult audience in a juvenile justice or criminal justice environment.
- Certification as a Red Cross and/or Handle With Care instructor.
- Experience working in juvenile justice, corrections, jail, law enforcement, criminal justice academy, and/or other closely related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead training and development initiatives by coordinating, delivering, and/or supporting various training and development interventions dedicated to the development of Residential Services Division staff.
- Ensure compliance with in-service and advanced training standards and regulations.
- Deliver training throughout the state.
- Demonstrate and perform the physical requirements for Handle With Care and Red Cross instructor certifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
