Training Specialist III

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Staff Development (OSD) exists to develop, coordinate, implement training and staff development programs for all Division of Youth Services (DYS) employees. This includes but is not limited to training and/or oversight in the following areas: Treatment Modalities such as Sanctuary and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mental Health Interventions, Crisis Intervention Program, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic First Aid, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Leadership Training, Code of Conduct, Policy/Procedure, Youth Rights, Report Writing, Adolescent Development, Sex Offender Training, Substance Abuse, Suicide Assessment and Prevention, Instructional Theory into Practice training the trainer, Universal Precautions, Strength Based Approach, and numerous other initiatives that the Division promotes. This position is responsible for writing and oversight of training that directly relates to the Division’s Policies and Initiatives. In addition, the work unit is responsible for the interpretation, making recommendations, training and presentation of new Policies and updates to all DYS employees. Summary of Position: The position exists to determine content, develop standardized curricula, coordinate, deliver, evaluate and monitor the programs that are trained at the DYS academy, this includes but is not limited to DYS Orientation, Sanctuary, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid, Youth Rights and Responsibilities, Suicide Precaution Monitoring, Mandatory Reporting, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Report Writing, Code of Conduct, Informed Supervision, Groups, Searches, Simulation and provides support, coordinates and delivers our Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program called Protective Supports and Interventions. The position also develops training that will be given by instructors at Youth Service Centers. This includes but is not limited to policy training, online training, and yearly requirements for staff. Crisis Prevention and Intervention Program/Protective Supports and Interventions: With guidance from the Lead Academy Trainer and the Director of Staff Development, this position will help train Protective Supports and Interventions which is an internally developed crisis prevention and intervention program. This is the only crisis prevention and intervention program authorized to be used in the youth centers by the Division of Youth Services. To effectively train this high-risk, high-liability program, the position must have practical experience utilizing all elements of the program in their day operations, but also have the ability to instruct the courses in a manner that addresses various learning styles. Elements of the program include: As a Motivational Interviewing instructor, the position utilizes their professional experience to effectively instruct students on how to practically utilize open ended questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries, simple reflections, amplified reflections, double sided reflections, importance/confidence ruler, Querying Extremes, Looking Forward/Back, Evocative Questions, Decisional Balance, Goals/Values Exploration and Elaboration all to help effective address resistance and support the youth’s move towards positive change without raising aggression or defensiveness. . As a verbal de-escalation instructor, the position will utilize their professional experience along with their knowledge of adult learning theory(andragogy) to teach students not only the skills contained within the program but also how to effectively transfer the training into the milieu As an experienced end user and a certified instructor, the position will teach the physical responses contained within PSI that are designed to quickly intervene and stop an emergency as defined by statute. Being proficient in skill application in a DYS milieu and effective instruction in the skills contained within this program Training Liaison: This position will give assistance to youth centers by providing training for their trainers. This will happen through formal classes, quarterly assistance training for PSI instructors, and recertification. This position represents CDHS, DYS, and Staff Development on assigned committees and inter-agency collaborative efforts, including DHS shared training efforts. Training Delivery: With oversight from the lead trainer, the position will utilize their knowledge of direct and supportive care, therapeutic interventions, mental health services, milieu management and Adult Learning Theory to train DYS staff on interventions that help build competencies in the youth, who have mental health, sex offending and/or substance abuse issues, to become responsible citizens utilizing evidence-based modalities. By offering DYS-sanctioned training, the position will ensure DYS uses a systematic approach that adheres to the model being taught and ongoing training that enhances knowledge retention (transfer of learning). Areas of training will include, but are not limited to, the following: DYS Orientation, Youth Rights and Responsibilities, Suicide Precaution Monitoring, Mandatory Reporting, Prison Rape Elimination Act, Report Writing, Code of Conduct, Informed Supervision, Groups, Searches and Simulation training. In addition, the position must be: A trainer of trainers certified through the Sanctuary Institute or their designee. An instructor and instructor trainer in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid/Automated External Defibrillator from The Health and Safety Institute. Additionally, the position will use their expertise in adult learning principles and the proper use of technology, and learning strategies to enhance the participant’s engagement, retention, and acquisition of skills taught in training. The position will use their expertise to effectively navigate through a PowerPoint presentation, incorporate audio/visual aids, use of equipment such as computers and monitors, and employ techniques such as anticipatory sets to gain the audience’s attention throughout the training. The position will field questions, work through hypotheticals, and demonstrate problem-solving with the students in the subject of direct or supportive care Training Development: With the oversight and guidance from Lead Academy Training, this position will develop, write and implement standardized training programs/curricula for, but not limited to, effective milieu management, policy, life safety skills, and cognitive behavioral services that promote adherence to DYS’s mission of public safety and effective supervision of juvenile offenders. This position will use knowledge of current research, trends, standards, policies and other experts in the field to develop training plans and programs that educate DYS staff in evidence based interventions and therapeutic strategies for mental health issues, effectively manage a milieu, provide cognitive behavioral interventions, treatment models relating to violent and sexual offenders, effective and proper use of CPR/FA skills, values and boundaries, report writing, adolescent development, supervisory responsibilities and new employee training. This position will learn, implement, and be a resource for group facilitation. This will help OSD support Youth Centers and Leadership where support is requested but the issue is not training, rather a conflict, group dynamic, or cultural issue. Other Duties As Assigned: This position will complete various duties but not limited to: data entry, rosters, scheduling, making class materials, filing, and work site security measures.

Requirements

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.
Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
No felony convictions or history of domestic violence.
Full Background Check (CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification, Drug Screen, PREA, Trails check, CAPS).
Current/Valid and non-restricted CO Driver’s License.
Motor Vehicle Record Check.
Ability to travel to DYS youth centers and region offices around the state.
Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the DYS Pre-service Training Academy, Field Training Program (FTO) and mandatory annual training in all subject areas, where applicable.
Must disclose any prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and provide an explanation.

Nice To Haves

Trainer of trainers certified through the Sanctuary Institute or their designee.
Instructor and instructor trainer in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid/Automated External Defibrillator from The Health and Safety Institute.
Practical experience utilizing all elements of the Protective Supports and Interventions (PSI) program in day-to-day operations.
Ability to instruct courses in a manner that addresses various learning styles.
Knowledge of adult learning theory (andragogy).
Expertise in adult learning principles and the proper use of technology and learning strategies.
Proficiency in skill application in a DYS milieu and effective instruction in the skills contained within the PSI program.

Responsibilities

Determine content, develop standardized curricula, coordinate, deliver, evaluate and monitor training programs at the DYS academy.
Develop training for instructors at Youth Service Centers, including policy training, online training, and yearly requirements for staff.
Train Protective Supports and Interventions (PSI), an internally developed crisis prevention and intervention program.
Instruct students on practical utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Teach verbal de-escalation skills and how to effectively transfer training into the milieu.
Teach physical responses within PSI designed to intervene and stop an emergency.
Provide assistance to youth centers by training their trainers through formal classes, quarterly assistance training for PSI instructors, and recertification.
Represent CDHS, DYS, and Staff Development on assigned committees and inter-agency collaborative efforts.
Train DYS staff on interventions that help build competencies in youth with mental health, sex offending, and/or substance abuse issues.
Develop, write and implement standardized training programs/curricula for effective milieu management, policy, life safety skills, and cognitive behavioral services.
Educate DYS staff in evidence-based interventions and therapeutic strategies for mental health issues, milieu management, cognitive behavioral interventions, treatment models relating to violent and sexual offenders, CPR/FA skills, values and boundaries, report writing, adolescent development, supervisory responsibilities, and new employee training.
Learn, implement, and be a resource for group facilitation.
Complete duties such as data entry, rosters, scheduling, making class materials, filing, and work site security measures.