South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice · 4 hours ago
Training Instructor
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is dedicated to impacting and transforming the lives of youth in South Carolina. They are seeking a Training Instructor to develop and coordinate training programs for agency staff, focusing on community services and clinical staff, while conducting needs assessments and ensuring quality training delivery.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Conducts and assists in the development and implementation of trainings related to assigned training programs (Community Services Basic, Clinical Basic, In-Services) based on the identified programmatic and/or agency needs while utilizing various training modalities including, but not limited to virtual, in person, and eLearning platforms
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills effectively and clearly by responding, reporting, and communicating with training participants, co-facilitators, training managers, and required programmatic division/agency staff, as required, regarding training information as deemed necessary and appropriate
Conducts formal and informal needs assessments by applying analytical skills in collecting information that identifies gaps as it relates to the training of employees who are responsible for providing direct care and recommend solutions
Conducts formal and informal evaluations of trainings and training methodologies to ensure compliance with various standards including, but not limited to, quality of instructional content, juvenile correctional best practices, and talent development best practices
Maintains and further develops specialized knowledge and expertise in core competencies for trainers. Additionally, obtains and/or maintains required instructor certifications in Nationally recognized and/or accredited training programs to have and possess the knowledge, ability, and capacity to deliver
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and relevant experience
Required knowledge of applicable training principles and practices-especially pertaining to adult learners
Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions
Ability to lead discussion groups to stimulate participants in the learning process
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to analyze training/development needs and resources as well as communicate solutions effectively utilizing critical thinking
Knowledge of the juvenile justice system required
Must be able to effectively work with other training team members
Works closely with the training division managers to plan, deliver and coordinate all trainings for assigned area
Includes and consists of physical intervention techniques and on-the-job functions but not limited to: Handcuffing (hands extended behind back), prone positions (flat on stomach and/or back), bending at the waist and torque motions; lifting hands above the head, repeated breathing (inhaling/exhaling) techniques for First Aid/CPR/AED. Kneel on knees (together and individually) unsupported. Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, sit in a desk chair for up to eight hours per day at least 5-7 days per week
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of DJJ, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of DJJ. Trainings applicable to these duties will be provided
Routine travel throughout the state possible
Position is not sedentary; employees must be mobile and able to bend, kneel, lift, carry, and demonstrate physical safety interventions applied on youth for agency behavior management training which includes and consists of primary restraint and take down techniques
Attend training and maintain certification required to meet agency needs
Preferred
A bachelor's degree and five years (5) of experience with employee training, instructional design, curriculum development or related field
Successful completion of the DJJ's Training of Trainers within 9 months of hire and other applicable instructor certifications as required for delivery of training to agency staff
Must successfully complete and maintain instructor certification in agency's selected behavioral management training which includes the primary restraint and take down techniques and on-the-job functions
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health, dental, and life insurance
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Company
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state cabinet agency committed to serving South Carolina's youth offenders.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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