State of Missouri · 4 hours ago
Staff Development Training Manager
Missouri, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$76K/yr - $82K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Missouri's Department of Mental Health is seeking a Staff Development Training Manager to lead and direct training programs within the department. The role involves designing and delivering training content, identifying training needs, and providing coaching and professional development opportunities for staff.
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Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the DMH Way and Supervisory Training Programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and relevance
Understand, utilize, and demonstrate practices taught in the DMH Way, including difficult conversations, de-escalation techniques, social styles, and effective communication
Design, market, and deliver training content
Identify training needs, help establish priorities, and direct or coordinate training efforts
Stay current on adult learning, facilitation, and leadership development trends
Model and reinforce department policies, mission, vision, and values
Serve as a visible advocate for learning, development, and professional growth across the department
Set clear expectations, goals, and performance standards for supervised staff
Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities for supervised staff
Delegate operational tasks appropriately while maintaining accountability for outcomes
Utilize Learning Management System (LMS) software, including Missouri Vital Enterprise Resource System (MOVERS), and RELIAS to manage courses, track participation, and generate reports
Establish and track training metrics such as attendance, completion rates, and compliance
Attend MOVERS implementation sessions, share knowledge, and communicate DMH needs
Serve as a liaison between local training units, human resources, and content subject matter experts in the development and delivery of training
50% travel is required for site visits and training facilitation. Some overnight travel is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Psychology, Public Administration, Education, or a closely related field
5-7 years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with specific emphasis on active listening
Ability to provide direction, set goals, and hold others accountable
High levels of emotional intelligence, energy, positivity, influence, creativity and drive
Compassionate with the ability to listen as well as challenge and find common ground
Ability to collaborate with a wide array of people across all levels of the department
Ability to make solid judgment calls in the moment
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage workloads
Proficiency with computers and experience utilizing MOVERS, RELIAS, or other LMS
Strong organizational skills and an operational excellence mindset
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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