Johnson County, KS Government · 2 weeks ago
Staff Development Specialist (Training II)
Johnson County Government is dedicated to serving a diverse community and is seeking a Staff Development Specialist (Training II) to support the mental health center staff in their training and professional development needs. The role involves creating and implementing training programs, assessing employee progress, and coordinating training schedules to enhance staff capabilities.
GovernmentNon ProfitOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Models the Behavioral, Operational and Core values of Department and is an available resource for all staff; collaborates with department trainers, Managers and Division Directors to create, establish and implement the annual training and staff development plan
Assists the development and revision of training curricula with direct oversight and guidance; assists in identification of training needs; assists setting learning objectives and tasks; creates course materials, handouts and PowerPoints according to course objectives; applies principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Presents, facilitates and trains varied skill courses, workshops and development programs; supports organizational trainers and provides feedback in areas of improvement; serves in a train-the-trainer role; assesses employee progress to evaluate the effectiveness of training
Creates and edits classes in learning management systems; troubleshoots problems with registration and course completion; assists in content creation and revision using e-learning platforms
Coordinates training schedule with the hiring and training demands of the department/agency; assists in maintain training records and training plans; prepares and distributes evaluation surveys; processes reports on survey results and provides recommendations to appropriate parties; tracks and monitors training attendance for compliance with policy and regulatory agencies; monitors supply inventory and orders supplies; creates and disseminates reports; maintains training records and plans; develops and maintains organizational communications such as bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources
Assists in ensuring that room or facility is prepared, supplies are available and trainers present; ensures equipment is in proper working condition; reserves rooms and facilities; books caterers
Reports on progress of employees under guidance during training periods; gives input on strategic training plans; serves on training related committees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study is required: Organizational Development, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design and Technology, Business Education, Human Services, Social Science, or relevant field
Two (2) years of relevant experience is required
Applicant must successfully pass a criminal history check
Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Preferred
Familiarity with and able to use Microsoft Office Suite, online Learning Management Systems, online training sites/programs/tools (such as Moodle or HTML), or similar programs is preferred
Experience may be substituted for education
Education may be substituted for experience
Benefits
Wonderful benefits
Retirement plans
Wellness incentives
Great organizational culture
Company
Johnson County, KS Government
Johnson County is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to citizens and Johnson County Government is a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area.