Training Coordinator (Program Specialist I)

About the role

This position announcement will be 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.
• Counsels inmates on various topics.
• Coordinates and directs volunteer program services for the inmate population at the Detention Center.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• One (1) or more years of experience coordinating and presenting training programs.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Former or Current MPCTC Certified Instructor OR certified as a trainer from any accredited law enforcement or correctional agency.
• Experience working in a Correctional Setting.
• Experience with creating lesson plans.
• Experience with delivering training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications.
• Proficient in Adobe Pro.
• Knowledge of Learning Module Systems, including authoring eLearning.

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.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO, CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO), Vision Insurance: EyeMed, Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance, Disability Income Insurance, Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Holidays: Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year, Annual Leave: Less than 3 years - 13 days, 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days, 15 years or more - 26 days, Disability Leave: Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year, Personal Leave: Day, 5 per calendar year, Leave Sharing, Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Care Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits: Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction, Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider, United Legal Benefits.

Pay

• Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Full-Time.