What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Development Specialist 2 position at State of Minnesota?
Job Details
Job Class: Training & Development Specialist 2
Working Title: Training & Development Specialist 2
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 04/13/2022
- Closing Date: 04/26/2022
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
- Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment Support Services / DCT L&D Staff Spec MSOP
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $22.38 - $32.49/hourly; $46,729 - $67,839/annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes
Operations Services division of Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) provides foundational services to each of the DCT core services including Forensics, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Community Based Services, Minnesota Sex Offender Program and Ambulatory clinics. Operation Services consists of many departments which are shared throughout these core services to ensure those served receive the highest quality care. Operation Services doesn’t work for just one program – Operation Services works for many.
Job Summary
The Learning and Development Specialist 2 will assist the Learning & Development team to assess, coordinate, schedule and evaluate moderately complex learning and development programs. This position will work in consultation with the Learning & Development Supervisor to assist, as assigned, in the implementation of overall department course development and review, resource management and stakeholder communications. This position also provides instructor, master instructor and classroom support, delivery of learning programs and serves as the secondary learning resource contact for Moose Lake.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify the applicant must meet 1 of the following criteria:
- One (1) year of professional experience or three (3) years advanced administrative support, paraprofessional or technical experience in instructional design or delivering training to adult learners that demonstrates the following:
- Designing, developing and coordinating training programs and learning and development activities
- Training and experience in the use of needs assessment, training methods, adult learning, training evaluation and measurement
- Experience with learning management or other similar tracking and reporting software
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Learning Management, Instructional Design, Adult Education or related field and 2 years of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in instructional design or delivering training to adult learners that demonstrates the following:
- Designing, developing and coordinating training programs and development activities
- Training and experience in the use of needs assessment, training methods, adult learning, training evaluation and measurement
- Experience with learning management system or other similar tracking/reporting software
OR
- Master’s degree in Learning Management, Instructional Design, Adult Education or related field
Note: Associate degree in Learning Management, Instructional Design, Adult Education or related field may substitute for 1 year of advanced administrative support, paraprofessional or technical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background checks prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma a time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Application Details
Why Work For Us
You owe it to yourself to check out the exciting and rewarding careers available statewide in Direct Care and Treatment, the behavioral health care system operated by the Department of Human Services.
As a member of our team, you will help support patients and clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, and other behavioral health conditions. From doctors, nurses and other direct care staff to facility and operations positions to office and administrative support roles, we've got excellent opportunities at nearly 200 locations throughout Minnesota. Our mission-focused work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 Minnesotans each year.
The meaningful career you've been waiting for is just a click away. Go ahead, do yourself a favor. Make the next step in your journey #DCTCareers!
We invest in our employees by providing competitive compensation and excellent, comprehensive benefits including low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, pension and tax-deferred compensation plans, generous vacation, and sick leave and 12 paid holidays each year. Many positions are eligible for a hiring bonus, tuition assistance, and even relocation expenses. For more information about #DCTCareers visit our website: https://mn.gov/dhs/dct-careers/
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence, and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Patrick Grundmeier at patrick.d.grundmeier@state.mn.us or 218/565-6509.
If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please email your certificate and the Job ID to Kristen Hiner at Kristen.Hiner@state.mn.us by the position close date.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.usfor assistance.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance you need.
