Trainer (Office/On-site)

2024-05-28 | State of Connecticut - Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services | Middletown | Connecticut | United States

Perks & Benefits:

Location:

Middletown, CT 06457

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact?

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in making lasting, positive changes throughout communities across Connecticut!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual for the role of Trainer to support our agency.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

FACILITY: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
TEAM: Staff Development Unit
ADDRESS: 1000 Silver Street, Middletown, CT 06457
SCHEDULE: Full time, 40 hours per week; 1st shift; Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm
POSITION NUMBER: 126095

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Prepare and conduct training courses across the disciplines within the Agency, emphasizing demonstration of skills and core components of the train the trainer model when appropriate;
Assist in planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating comprehensive training programs;
Evaluate employee skills and develop strategies to address any gaps in learning;
Develop course objectives, curricula, outlines and contents specific to targeted audience;
Research learning material and resources with a focus on evidence-based and best practice approaches;
Organize and develop annual refreshers or recertifications.

OUR MISSION

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

Start with us. Stay with us. Grow with us.

Selection Plan

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Please Note:

In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

Please Note:

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

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Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Pamela Rochette via email at [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in preparing and conducting training programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Prepares and conducts training courses;
Assists in planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating comprehensive training programs;
Conducts needs assessments;
Develops course objectives, curricula, outlines and contents;
Selects and develops training methods and materials;
Researches learning material and resources;
Monitors and evaluates training courses and participants progress;
Provides technical assistance and consultation;
Maintains records and prepares reports;
Organizes and maintains a library of training materials;
May conduct drills and exercises;
Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of
- principles and techniques of training and staff development;
- education methods and techniques;
Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
- assess training needs and determine objectives;
- develop, organize and conduct training courses;
- utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of technical experience in training, staff development, or adult education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Microsoft Suite, creating presentations, educating and assessing learning in a health care setting.
Experience coordinating training schedules and working with confidential information.
Experience working independently in a high paced environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess specialized certifications for designated positions prior to appointment.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

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