Training Specialist

About the role

The Correctional Coordinator role plays a crucial part in facilitating the transition of incarcerated individuals back into society. Key responsibilities include assisting with training programs, coordinating and instructing training sessions, monitoring and testing training modules, and recruiting, selecting, and training employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, development, performance, and evaluation of the training programs for the Department.
• Cook up, develop, and instruct training programs as needed at regional training locations and facilities throughout the State.
• Avoids, tests, and ensures the integrity of the PeopleSoft Training Module and Enterprise Learning Management system and provides functional and technical support as required.
• Conducts orientation, in-service, on-the-job training or academy instruction for all staff.
• Tests, measures, and evaluates trainee performance and makes recommendations on retention or working status.
• Prepares and distributes surveys and questionnaires used as data references for Training Needs Assessment.
• Ensures that all training programs, procedures, methods, and standards are in compliance with ACA standards.
• Recruits, selects, onboards, and trains employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities for professional development.
• Establishes expectations, measures progress, provides ongoing feedback, and evaluates the performance of employees.
• Ensures work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of adult training and educational theories, methods, principles, practices, techniques, and assessment tools.
• Thorough knowledge of available national, state, local resources to include the American Correctional Association, National Institute of Corrections, Bureau of Justice Statistics – Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, etc.
• Considerable knowledge of theories, principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the field of Corrections.
• Ability to conduct research and stay updated on new developments in correctional training.
• Ability to travel within the state.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Ability to abide by the Departments Standards of Conduct.
• Ability to adhere to agency dress code and/or grooming standards.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Individuals in this role should possess expert knowledge of adult training and educational theories, methods, principles, practices, techniques, and assessment tools. They should also have thorough knowledge of available national, state, local resources to include the American Correctional Association, National Institute of Corrections, Bureau of Justice Statistics – Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, etc. Considerable knowledge of theories, principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the field of Corrections. Ability to conduct research and remain abreast of new developments in correctional training. Ability to travel within the state. Excellent communication skills – both oral and written. Ability to abide by the Departments Standards of Conduct. Ability to adhere to agency dress code and/or grooming standards. Ability to work within a culturally diversified environment. 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.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• 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.
• An Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• A Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.