Training Instructor - Security & Operations

Job Responsibilities

Counsels and assists in the training of other direct care staff in the agency as needed or required.
Assists in conducting needs assessments and serves as part of the training team for Training and Certification.

• Counsels and assists in the training of other direct care staff in the agency as needed or required.
• Assists in conducting needs assessments and serves as part of the training team for Training and Certification.

Conducts and assists in the development and implementation of trainings related to assigned training programs (Security and Operations, Recertification, In-Service) based on the identified programmatic and/or agency needs while utilizing various training modalities including, but not limited to virtual, in person, and eLearning platforms.

Effectively conducts and co-facilitates in cross trained programmatic areas, as needed, and adjusts training delivery styles to meet the needs of participants based on adult learning theory best practices.

Accurately completes and submits paperwork for training records.

Uses Microsoft Suite programs.

Communicate effectively and clearly by responding, reporting, and communicating with training participants, co-facilitators, training managers, and required programmatic division/agency staff, as required, regarding training information as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Manages time, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.

Conducts formal and informal evaluations of trainings and training methodologies to ensure compliance with various standards including, but not limited to, quality of instructional content, juvenile correctional best practices, and workforce/talent development best practices.

Provides updates and recommendations for training quality improvements based on feedback, and implements updates based on approval.

Conducts formal and informal needs assessments by applying analytical skills in collecting information that identifies gaps as it relates to the training of employees who are responsible for providing direct care and recommend solutions.

Maintains and further develops specialized knowledge and expertise in core competencies for trainers.

Sets and pursues opportunities to advance know how and skills of correctional settings.

Obtains and maintains required instructor certifications in Nationally recognized and/or accredited training programs to have and possess the knowledge, ability, and capacity to deliver.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of applicable training principles and practices-especially pertaining to adult learners.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions.
• Ability to lead discussion groups to stimulate participants in the learning process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze training/development needs and resources as well as communicate solutions effectively utilizing critical thinking.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system required.
• Must be able to effectively work with other training team members.
• Works closely with the training division managers to plan, deliver and coordinate all trainings for assigned area.
• Includes and consists of physical intervention techniques and on-the-job functions but not limited to: Handcuffing (hands extended behind back), prone positions (flat on stomach and/or back), bending at the waist and torque motions; lifting hands above the head, repeated breathing (inhaling/exhaling) techniques for First Aid/CPR/AED. Kneel on knees (together and individually) unsupported. Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, sit in a desk chair for up to eight hours per day at least 5-7 days per week.
• This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of DJJ, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of DJJ.
• Trainings applicable to these duties will be provided.
• Routine travel throughout the state possible.
• Position is not sedentary; employees must be mobile and able to bend, kneel, lift, carry, and demonstrate physical safety interventions applied on youth for agency behavior management training which includes and consists of primary restraint and take down techniques.
• Attend training and maintain certification required to meet agency needs.