Staff Development Training Specialist - Southwest Community Services

Staff Development Training Specialist

Job Location: This position is located at 2041 E. Hunter Street, Nevada, MO.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to serving, empowering and supporting Missourians to live their best lives. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

What you’ll do:

This is a specialized professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. Employees train personnel in areas such as computer training, professional development, supervisory and managerial training, e-learning and continuous improvement, using established educational requirements and job specific procedures and policies. Employees are responsible for short to medium term objectives and outcomes and performs assignments under the general guidance and advice of a more experienced staff member or supervisor.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of training methods and techniques for presenting training. Ability to operate audio-visual aids and other equipment used in the training process. Knowledge of the methods of instruction, preparation of training materials, and principles of personnel development. Knowledge of various training tools. Ability to lead discussions and instruct participants in training classes using a variety of instructional techniques. Knowledge of media used to deliver training. Skills in training instruction and presentation. Skills in coaching initiatives for individuals and groups in classroom settings. Ability to stay abreast of training needs.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions please contact:

Contact the Office of Human Resources at (417) 448-1178 or at dmh.nevada.swcshr@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.