Job Description

Department

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Social/Human Services

Salary

$65,836.00 - $76,037.00

Job Profile

JC-02960300-47 - Senior Community Development Training Specialist (RIBCO PROFESSIONALS DOC DCYF)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm. Additional hours as needed.

Non-Standard/Non-Exempt 35.0

Restricted/Limited to leave of prior incumbent.

This position is located in the Division of Youth Development.

Job Requisition Number

JR103926 SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST (Open)

Pay Grade

C01326 A

Classification

Senior Community Development Training Specialist

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform complex planning, development, evaluation and administration duties in the training of local government officials, employees and citizens in order to improve local government functioning; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed upon completion for results attained.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises the work of technical and clerical personnel assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To perform complex planning, development, evaluation and administration duties in the training of local government officials, employees and citizens in order to improve local government functioning.
• To perform various duties in regard to the planning and development of training courses such as analysis of client needs, research and development of subject matter, selection of training methodology, location of training resources, and development of written and audio-visual training material.
• To be responsible for the administration of training courses in regard to such matters as the recruitment of resource speakers, the negotiation of contractual agreements, the collection of fees, and the promotion and publicizing of courses to be offered.
• To be responsible for conducting training courses when necessary.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of training courses, assist in the evaluation of the training program, identify training needs, and recommend changes and additions to the total training program.
• To be responsible for the preparation of brochures, news releases and promotional materials.
• To coordinate training efforts with other federal, state and local programs and to provide technical assistance to state and local officials.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of developing training programs for local government officials, employees and citizens; a working knowledge of the methods and techniques of researching training problems such as the analysis of client needs, research and development of subject matter, selection of training methodology, location of training resources, development of written and audio-visual training material and evaluation of training effectiveness; the ability to plan, develop and conduct training courses; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials as well as subordinates; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Education, or in a related field; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position in the planning and development of training programs and courses.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Duties:

Facilitate the Physical Fitness Assessment Battery as a prerequisite for participation in the 320 - hour Juvenile Program Worker Pre-Service Academy.

Establish, review, and update curriculum for the training of prospective employees participating in the Juvenile Program Worker Pre-Service Academy, as well as current employees working in the field of juvenile corrections.

Coordinate and facilitate staff development programs for employees within the Division of Youth Development.

Conduct complex planning, development, evaluation, and administrative activities related to the training of local government officials, employees, and citizens to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of local government operations.

Plan and develop training courses by assessing employee and facility needs, researching and developing subject matter, selecting appropriate training methodologies, identifying training resources and locations, and creating written and audio-visual training materials.

Administer training courses, including recruiting and coordinating resource speakers, negotiating contractual agreements, collecting applicable fees, and promoting and publicizing available training programs.

Conduct training courses and instructional sessions as needed.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training courses and programs; assess training needs; and recommend revisions, enhancements, and additions to the overall training program.

Prepare brochures, news releases, promotional materials, and other communications to support and publicize training programs.

Coordinate training initiatives with federal, state, and local programs and provide technical assistance to state and local government officials.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.