Developmental Center Training Officer

What will you do?

• At the Southwest Developmental Center (SODC), 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

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! 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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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

• 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. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications on your civil service application.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.