Training and Development Specialist- Residential Programs

Title : Training and Development Specialist- Residential Programs

State Role Title : Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range : $63,088-$74,065

Pay Band : 4

Agency : Department of Juvenile Justice

Location : DJJ Training Academy

Agency Website : www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to support training and development initiatives by delivering, and / or supporting various training and development interventions dedicated to the development of Juvenile Correctional Center employees, in order to assist the facility in the implementation of effective practices to meet the organizational objective through the improvement of workplace practices of employees, meet certification requirements, and ensure effective security practices in order to improve outcomes for youth. This position is critical in the agency's ability to hire, develop, and retain a highly proficient workforce by providing required training to current and future employees.

This agency is currently approved to work a hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult learning methods; working knowledge and demonstrated skills in day-to-day correctional, detention, or jail operations;
• Knowledge of secure residential juvenile justice programs and practices (i.e. behavior management, interventions, program implementation), and safety and security practices, procedures, regulations, techniques, and equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to follow lesson plans; plan, coordinate, and deliver training courses; to organize and schedule work; and to coordinate and deliver facility-based on-the-job training;
• Ability to work from a secure facility and travel to the Training Unit on a regular and consistent basis, to deliver or attend training, coach and / or monitor implementation of training, and attend meetings;
• Must be able to adhere to state travel reimbursement guidelines; adjust to the changing needs of the organization; interpret and apply agency and unit policies and procedures; to respectfully and professionally communicate verbally and in writing at all levels, and provide exceptional customer service;
• Must meet certification requirements for use of force (Handle with Care) instructor and Red Cross (CPR / AED) instructor, as well as, regularly demonstrate and perform the physical requirements;
• A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Electronic Application Only : If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and / or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website.

Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications / resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and / or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and / or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

Background Investigations : Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions. A valid driver's license is required by the date of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Lay off Policy 1.3 : If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans : DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions : You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates / Confirmation : Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process : Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran Status Questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If

Contact Information

Name : Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone : 804-588-4410

Email : djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Salary : $63,088 - $74,065