HireMO

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

The current rate for this position is $2,366.93 semi-monthly. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov. All are encouraged to apply as locations may continue to become available.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

This is a specialized professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. Employees train personnel in areas such as onboarding, professional development, supervisory and managerial training, and continuous improvement, using established educational requirements and job specific procedures and policies.

The following tasks are the responsibility of the Staff Development Training Specialist:

- Responsible for short to medium term objectives and outcomes and performs assignments under the general guidance and advice of a more experienced staff member or supervisor.
- Assessment of appropriate leadership style in promoting program development while monitoring to ensure personnel and activities are consistent with DYS beliefs and philosophies.
- Assist with providing comprehensive services as needed (weekends, evenings), including treatment education, youth development, community-based treatment, cross-over youth, and family/community engagement.
- Specifically, assist in developing the Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader) role, including participating in the coordination of AGFC training.
- Evaluates training effectiveness by assessing facility culture, drift, developmental needs, and treatment standards, consulting with site management and regional leadership to recommend revisions for specific training programs.
- Participate in special projects as assigned including developing and delivering training sessions, coordinate regional adventure-based counseling training, and other activities as directed.
- Assist in developing training opportunities related to group meeting and youth workshop facilitation in residential care for Youth Services Workers and Youth Services Supervisor (Youth Group Leader).
- Perform other work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of media used to deliver training. Skills in training instruction and presentation. Skills in coaching initiatives for individuals and groups in classroom setting. Ability to stay abreast of training needs.

Apply Externally

Jobs

Staff Development Training Specialist

Summary

Responsibilities

You Need a MO Jobs Account First

Jobs

Jobs

Staff Development Training Specialist

Summary

Responsibilities

Do You Have a MO Jobs Account?

First, Let's Find Your MO Jobs Account

Create an Account to Apply

You Need a MO Jobs Account First

HireMO Terms of Use

1. Acceptance and Changes

2. A No-Cost Public Workforce Service

3. Eligibility, Youth, and Authority

4. Accounts and Security

5. Accuracy Attestation and Program Information

6. Job Seeker Terms

7. Employer Terms

8. Assessments and Matching

9. Artificial Intelligence Features

10. Public Records and Required Notices

11. User Content and Permissions

12. Acceptable Use

13. Intellectual Property and Government Marks

14. Other Users and Third-Party Services

15. Electronic Communications

16. Suspension, Termination, and Records

17. Disclaimers

18. Limitation of Liability and Sovereign Immunity

19. Employer Indemnification

20. Governing Law and General Terms

21. Contact, Accessibility, and Complaints