Training Specialist 1
About The Position
Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, IA is a medium security male prison seeking a Training Specialist 1 to join our team. This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement, growth and development. The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality training to new employees and ensuring that existing staff meet their annual requirements. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to prepare and organize training materials, and the flexibility to meet the needs of our facility. Candidates should be self-motivated, able to complete assigned tasks independently, and willing to take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation check
- Successful completion of a urinalysis test for drugs
- Successful completion after hiring a three-week Pre-service Training Program in Des Moines, IA
- Successful completion of a six-month probationary period during which final job suitability is determined
- Four years of full-time work experience in professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation, or counseling within an educational setting; professional human resources administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices, or labor relations; or a technical program area utilized by the employing agency.
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
- A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
- Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work as described in number one.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to obtain a Chauffeurs License and endorsements
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality training to new employees
- Ensuring that existing staff meet their annual requirements
- Prepare and organize training materials
- Meet the needs of our facility
- Complete assigned tasks independently
- Take on additional responsibilities as directed by management
Benefits
- Competitive pay with merit increases
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
