What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academy Facilitator | Training and Development Unit position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Academy Facilitator | Training and Development Unit
(Human Resource Consultant 3)
Full Time | Permanent
Salary Range: $5,628 - $7,571 Monthly
The duty station for this position will begin at the Washington Corrections Center (Shelton, WA),
then move to Lacey, WA in June, 2025.
This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
This position requires in facility work daily.
Do you have a strong corrections background, the ability to captivate a room of adult learners, and have experience working with incarcerated individual populations? If your answers are a resounding yes, perhaps the Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3) in the Training Development Unit could be the perfect career move for you! The position is senior level with the goal of delivering an on-boarding academy training for the newest members of our agency workforce.
The Academy Facilitator has the goal of effectively preparing new staff to become competent corrections professionals within our prison facilities -utilizing research-based training materials and methodologies. This position is a member of a team of professionals that produces learning experiences, transferring competency to performance in direct job alignment with vision, values, and expectations of the agency.
The challenges of this position include effectively preparing new staff to perform their duties working with incarcerated and supervised individuals safely, securely, and respectfully. The challenges are critical on-going responsibilities that reflect commitment to the agency vision, mission, and values, and our agency’s stakeholders
A completed application packet will include:
- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
- Three professional references
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As a Human Resource Consultant 3 – Academy Facilitator, some of your duties will include:
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Competently deliver professional level instruction for various audiences based on adult learning theory with a focus on learning and performance which will include:
- Delivering TDU curriculum and other curricula as assigned with the level of expertise required to achieve the learning objectives and performance outcomes
- Working collaboratively with other instructors, curriculum staff and supervisors to adapt and deliver individual courses and training expectations to meet the needs of students
- Working collaboratively with other instructors to train, coach and mentor students towards knowledge and skill outcomes based on an integrated learning model
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Actively contribute to the effective operation and continued quality improvement of the Training and Development Unit which will include:
- Organization and coordination of academies and training delivery
- Assume accountability for the accuracy and quality of student learning
- All other duties related to training, learning and performance
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Two years' experience involving the teaching/training of adults. (Not considered as full-time experience.)
- Minimum of two years' experience working in a corrections-related field including working with incarcerated individuals / or those under agency jurisdiction
- Ability to present and facilitate training in front of large audiences
- Ability to understand and deliver Adult Learning Theory training to adult learners for corrections
- Ability to instruct or to gain the skills and experience to instruct all TDU designated training for all DOC staff
- Ability to attain and maintain required certifications within one year of appointment. This may include the requirement to be certified as a First Aid/CPR Instructor, OC Instructor, Taser Instructor; with the intent to become certified in Virtually Lead Training, and Facilitation of Learning Delivery Instructor
- Ability to respond to training needs statewide with minimal notice
- Accept high level of personal and professional responsibility and accountability
- Consistently demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality as well as flexibility in work schedule
- Proven ability to work effectively in an operational unit that values professionalism, diversity, collaboration, integrity and continuous quality improvement to instructional quality and customer service to students and stakeholders
- Demonstrate competence to execute expert level organizational and functional skills. Possess skills and experience to garner respect from peers and stakeholders
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team-oriented working environments that includes interaction with incarcerated individuals or those under agency jurisdiction
- Ability to work effectively with basic computer programs in addition to immerging technologies that improve training delivery
- Ability to be adaptable to change; contribute in productive and innovative ways to meet agency training needs
- Serve as a professional representative of DOC to the public
- Dress appropriately for the position
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree with focus on adult learning, human resources, business, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent
- Knowledge and application of adult learning principles
- Additional certification as an instructor of job knowledge/skill training for adult learners. Experience with training in the corrections field
- - prisons and/or community corrections experience
- Understanding of and/or experience with project management, Lean principles, Evidence Based Practices Core Correctional Practices, AMEND, Washington Way program, and Risk Needs Responsivity
- Demonstration of instructor development to include Fundamentals of Learning Delivery, Fundamentals of Curriculum Design, or other instructional certification
- Field Instructor or Master level certification in Defensive Tactics
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
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Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. - A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Salary : $5,628 - $7,571
