Training Coordinator (Program Specialist I)

About the role

This position announcement is used to fill a full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive Program Specialist I vacancy in the Training Section of the Department of Detention Facilities with Anne Arundel County Government.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains current listing of specific resource services available for individuals in target population.
• Provides program support by establishing and maintaining mechanisms/data bases to track program activity; generate reports; process data, billings, and payment vouchers; verify data or identify inaccuracies in data; and monitor changing trends and patterns.
• Makes recommendations on the acceptability of program services; serves as liaison between contractor and user agency by receiving complaints and resolving problems concerning contract performance or costs.
• Determines eligibility for program service based on a review of application with supporting documentation, program regulations and guidelines and verification of data provided by applicant.
• Administers a juvenile victim/witness program by offering support and information to victims of and witnesses to juvenile crimes.
• Assesses training and staff development requirements and designs programs to address such needs.
• Captures and coordinates volunteer program services for the inmate population at the Detention Center.

Requirements

• One (1) or more years of experience coordinating and presenting training programs.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: Two (2) years of work experience coordinating and presenting training programs after a two (2) year degree.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the program areas related to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.
• General understanding of applicable County, State, and/or Federal regulations and procedures, as required.
• Knowledge of contract, administration and monitoring, as required.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and evaluate program proposals and modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.
• Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, if necessary.

Skills

• Ability to prepare, interpret, and evaluate program proposals and modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.
• Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, if necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Pro.
• Knowledge of Learning Module Systems, including authoring eLearning.

Benefits

Note: This position is safety sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and alcohol testing. This position requires a thorough background, medical and psychological evaluation.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is full-time.