Staff Development Training Specialist

The Department of Social Services, Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives Unit is seeking candidates for a Staff Development Training Specialist. This position will be in-person located in Cole County based at 3705 2 nd floor Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO.

This candidate must be detailed orientated, work well with others, have good time management skills, poses leadership skills, have good written and verbal communication skills.

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directing all phases of research, development, and delivery of community and workforce training programs for internal staff, partner agencies, employers, contractors and other stakeholders;
• Consulting with agency leaders, program staff, employers, clients, contractors and other stakeholders to determine training strategies, development, and implementation;
• Developing a training plan which includes all aspects of training curriculums;
• Researching and developing training materials that includes stakeholder education and client coaching;
• Planning, scheduling and delivering training, and implements a train-the-trainer approach with contract agencies;
• Producing, developing, evaluating, or acquiring audio-visual aids and computer-based software for use in training programs, working knowledge of, Power Point, and other creative software programs;
• Evaluating training effectiveness; recommending and/or determining revisions; and implementing revisions to specific training programs;
• Preparing reports on the progress of assigned phases of training;
• Coordinating with consultants regarding workforce training initiatives as needed;
• Performing other related work as assigned.
  
  

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Preferred Experience: Create, develop, and deliver trainings through Articulate 360, Power Point, and Adobe products.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques involved in the development and administration of training programs;
• Ability to effectively plan, develop, and organize materials for use in training programs;
• Knowledge of the organization, functions, and operations of DSS, partner agencies and contractors;
• Ability to lead discussions and instruct participants in training classes;
• Ability to present ideas clearly;
• Ability to operate audio-visual aids and other equipment used for training.
  
  

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

FSD.Personnel@dss.mo.gov