Correctional Regional Training Manager

About the role

The Regional Training Manager oversees training operations for the East Region of Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), covering six correctional facilities. This role manages new employee training and annual in-service training for all staff, including employees, contractors, volunteers, and vendors. It also serves as a statewide Correctional Program Director for specialized programs and projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Develop, direct, implement, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area or the activities of the division, to increase productivity.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership, corporate officials, or customers.
• Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports, including those for funding or implementation of services.
• Review the budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the program area finances.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Cook up and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency, other state agencies, local/community agencies/initiatives, and federal agencies.
• Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
• Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working-relationship with staff and offenders.

Qualifications

While a degree is not required, individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter.
• Knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare finance and accounting reports.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working-relationship with staff and offenders.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.