Training Specialist

State of Montana • Fremont, CA

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Training Specialist at Montana State Hospital. The Training Specialist position develops, plans, and presents training programs for staff at Montana State Hospital. Responsibilities include participating in the development and delivery of orientation programs for employees; developing curriculum and lesson plans for training programs; researching and identifying staff training requirements; organizing training events; and ensuring all training developed and administered is consistent with professional standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and hospital policy. The Training Specialist will assist the MSH Education and Wellness Department in promoting and displaying the organizations Triple S (Safe, Seen, and Supported) culture, values, and long-term development. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instructing individuals and groups, and measuring training effects.
• Knowledge of theories and best practices in adult learning and knowledge and skill in the use of techniques and methods for ensuring the transfer of training.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor, or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Ability to perform accurate and thorough work.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Must be able to work independently to organize workload to maximize efficiency and meet multiple priorities.
• Must be able to work well with multiple professions, patients, and the public.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material.
• Must be proficient in the use of standard office equipment (copy machine, etc.), including a personal computer and common software including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Must have exemplary customer service skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to respond to stressful situations in a manner which helps the other individual de-escalate.
• Two years of job-related college or vocational training.
• Two years of experience developing curriculum and/or providing training to or teaching others.
• Certification as a CPR/BLS Trainer and a Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Trainer is required. An applicant who does not currently hold these certifications must earn the certifications within twelve months of hire. Failure to earn the certifications within the allotted time may result in termination of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of direct care experience in an acute psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in training and development, education, business, human services, psychology, sociology, occupational safety, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the development and delivery of orientation programs for employees
• Developing curriculum and lesson plans for training programs
• Researching and identifying staff training requirements
• Organizing training events
• Ensuring all training developed and administered is consistent with professional standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and hospital policy
• Assisting the MSH Education and Wellness Department in promoting and displaying the organizations Triple S (Safe, Seen, and Supported) culture, values, and long-term development

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees