Developmental Center Training Officer

What will you do?

• At the assigned Developmental Center (DC), independently assess training needs for those serving the Developmental Disability (DD) population in order to plan new hire orientation, training activities to improve organizational performance & meet regulatory requirements for the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)
• Plan, schedule & conduct training programs by developing materials & conducting training sessions & labs, creating orientee/employee handbook with virtual information for the DC, coordinating training logistics, etc.
• Work with management & staff to identify training needs, areas of improvement & effectiveness of trainings
• Collaborate with other DODD Developmental Center training officers to create consistent, diversified & up to date trainings, training policies, procedures & protocols
• Maintain records & reports on assigned DC training activities & communicate training information which could include tasks like scheduling employees to attend training sessions, creating & implementing tracking of required trainings & expirations of trainings to ensure compliance, compiling & analyzing data to address areas of improvement, etc.
• Develop, implement & oversee assigned DC peer mentoring program to increase employee retention by connecting new employees with a positive peer support &/or more training & evaluating & monitoring success of peer mentoring program
• Assist management with staff retention by helping to create & foster new ideas as well as supporting department heads in developing/facilitating team-building initiatives

Why Work for the State of Ohio?

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities
• Public Retirement Systems & Optional Deferred Compensation

Qualifications

6 courses in human resources, education, sociology or psychology OR 18 months experience in preparing informational or instructional programs

AND 18 months training OR 18 months experience in public speaking or effective communications skills

AND 3 months training OR 3 months experience in operating audio visual equipment.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Supplemental Information

• Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
• The final applicant selected will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; you must demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications on your civil service application.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).