Performs training and development work organizing and conducting training sessions, using a variety of training methods. Performs advanced (senior-level) training and development work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
Delivers training in a classroom, distance learning environment, or, occasionally, in an e-learning environment.
Performs advanced training work, for multiple programs that can include Child Protective Investigations (CPI) and Child Protective Services (CPS) programs.
Work involves planning, designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational training programs for agency staff; analyzing training needs; project planning.
Promoting the use of training services, methods, and techniques.
Educational training materials prepared is primarily for multiple programs also be applicable for other major programs within DFPS.
Training is primarily delivered be delivered to area caseworkers or supervisors or other program staff.
Delivers training in a classroom, distance learning environment, or, occasionally, in an e-learning environment.
Performs advanced training work, for multiple programs that can include Child Protective Investigations (CPI) and Child Protective Services (CPS) programs for the Child Care Investigations (CCI) division, Adult protective Services (APS) and Statewide intake programs (SWI).
Work involves planning, designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational training programs for agency staff; analyzing training needs; project planning.
Promoting the use of training services, methods, and techniques.
Educational training materials prepared is primarily for multiple programs also be applicable for other major programs within DFPS.
Training is primarily delivered be delivered to area caseworkers or supervisors or other program staff.
Organizes and prepares materials and supplies for training courses such as notebooks, handouts, flipcharts, projectors, laptops, and prepares materials on virtual platforms.
Preparing training materials, including tools/technology resources for courses that are multiple days in length.
Prepares in person or virtual class activities according to curriculums
Prepares Flip charts and other tools needed for participants.
Sets up scheduled trainings to be delivered virtually on platforms such as Teams, Gotowebinar, or other platforms.
Sets up and arranges training room to support the learning objective.
Setting the room and tables up for the training session
Reserve rooms for in person classes
Transport and set up the projector or other materials for the training session
Enters data into a training database.
Enters participant data into multiple platforms such as the Learning station
Records attendance, grades, participant performance and other data into multiple platforms.
Enters information for participant into Basic Skills lab practice platform.
Maintains training records and training calendars, including course rosters and records of participation.
Trainers must enter class participant information such as training schedules, course rosters information and participation records into multiple training databases.
Participate in planning and developing specialized training, staff development, and continuing education programs, and occasionally customized and technology-based training.
Work involves using the ADDIE curriculum development process under fairly short timelines, while working with subject matter experts (SMEs).
Responsible for delivering training as a result of policy changes or special requests
Research, develop, review, and assess training programs and materials, and recommend modifications as appropriate.
Research trends on current training topics
Recommends modifications for training content
Reviews training content as needed and develops recommendations for modifications.
Develop curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other instructional materials and products.
Develops curriculum to be used in the classroom and in blended learning situations.
Develop and update curriculum and participant handouts and materials to be used.
Create and update Microsoft PowerPoint as directed
Review and recommend changes for manuals and curriculum outlines.
Coordinate training events by determining and securing date, time, location, facilitator, and number of participants, and maintain training schedules.
Coordinating and/or conducting training sessions in person or virtual modalities
Send coordinating invites to specified training sessions to participants and management that includes date, time, location, facilitator, and any expectations before during and after class.
Creates training schedules as directed
Serve as a professional resource for employees and managers regarding training programs and promotes the use of training services.
Participates and maintains professional, cooperative, and problem-solving attitude in workgroups and meetings.
Attends conferences or meetings to educate staff and promote available training opportunities
Collect data to help evaluate and analyze training needs and training effectiveness.
Provide surveys to collect data as directed
Distribute evaluations to staff to collect data as directed
Analyze and evaluate training needs based on data collected to determine effectiveness
Analyze training content for accessibility; and recommend changes to make content accessible and remediate accessibility issues.
Review training curriculum, handouts, and other relevant content for accessibility standards as needed
Recommend modification to bring training materials into compliance with current accessibility standards as needed
Prepare articles for in-house publications.
Prepare articles, job aids, and newsletter publications for internal distribution as directed
Plan, design, and develop methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness.
Works with stakeholders to identify performance outcomes existing staff competencies, available resources, goals and objectives for training requirements as directed
Plan, create, develop methods for assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness as directed
Distribute and collect assessment data as directed
Evaluation assessment data of trainings to determine effectiveness as directed
Develop policies and procedures for training programs.
Create policy and procedures for training programs as needed
Update policy handbooks as directed
Update policies in curriculum and supporting materials
Communicate identified changes to policy and procedure as directed
Facilitate workshops and meetings.
Schedule and facilitate meetings as directed
Implement facilitation strategies for trainings
Plan, conduct, and facilitate workshops as directed
Participate in the planning and developing of specialized training and staff development.
Develop training for staff development and training skills.
Plan, create, schedule and update trainings for staff as directed
Participate in solving training problems and ensuring the effective use of modern training methods and techniques.
Address and resolve training problems as they arise and as directed.
Ensure the effectiveness of training methods and techniques as aligned with current practice, and research trends
Promote the use of training services.
Promote the use of training services to staff, stakeholders, management, and others
Be familiar with training services that are available
Compile data and prepare reports.
Compile data from learning management systems, and other programs as directed
Compile and organize data into reports as directed
Prepare reports in a timely manner as directed
Prepare budgets for training programs.
N/A
Analyze training content for accessibility and recommend changes to remediate accessibility issues.
Review training curriculum, handouts, and other relevant content for accessibility standards as needed
Recommend modification to bring training materials into compliance with current accessibility standards as needed
Manage routine to complex contracts for training services.
N/A
Reviews and implements training programs, policies, and procedures.
Be familiar with policies and procedure for training programs
Review and implement policies and procedures in trainings
Communicate changes to policy and procedures for training programs
Performs training needs assessments to guide training interventions and course development.
Perform training needs assessments to guide interventions and course development in accordance with policy and practice as directed
Compile and synthesize training needs assessment data
Develop recommendations for training course delivery and development based on needs assessment results.
Evaluates, recommends, and plans supplemental training programs with private employers and state or federal agencies.
Evaluate content and delivery of specified training and related materials.
Develop recommendations as a result of evaluation
Plan supplemental training with private employers, contractors, state or federal agencies.
Designs and reviews course and instructor evaluations for use in enhancing training programs.
Design and update course and instructor evaluations for use in enhancing a training curriculum and training delivery methods.
Review course and instructor evaluations from multiple sources such as the learning station or other platform such as Teams.
Review course and instructor evaluations to formulate recommendations as directed
May serve in a lead or supervisory role.
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of other
Observes and provides feedback regarding training performance
Completes special projects and develops ad hoc reports
Prepares documentation based on performance in training
Performs related work as assigned.
Organizes and prepares materials and supplies for training courses such as notebooks, handouts, flipcharts, projectors, laptops, and prepares materials on virtual platforms.
Preparing training materials, including tools/technology resources for courses that are multiple days in length.
Prepares in person or virtual class activities according to curriculums
Prepares Flip charts and other tools needed for participants.
Sets up scheduled trainings to be delivered virtually on platforms such as Teams, Gotowebinar, or other platforms.
Sets up and arranges training room to support the learning objective.
Setting the room and tables up for the training session
Reserve rooms for in person classes
Transport and set up the projector or other materials for the training session
Enters data into a training database.
Enters participant data into multiple platforms such as the Learning station
Records attendance, grades, participant performance and other data into multiple platforms.
Enters information for participant into Basic Skills lab practice platform.
Maintains training records and training calendars, including course rosters and records of participation.
Trainers must enter class participant information such as training schedules, course rosters information and participation records into multiple training databases.
Participate in planning and developing specialized training, staff development, and continuing education programs, and occasionally customized and technology-based training.
Work involves using the ADDIE curriculum development process under fairly short timelines, while working with subject matter experts (SMEs).
Responsible for delivering training as a result of policy changes or special requests
Research, develop, review, and assess training programs and materials, and recommend modifications as appropriate.
Research trends on current training topics
Recommends modifications for training content
Reviews training content as needed and develops recommendations for modifications.
Develop curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other instructional materials and products.
Develops curriculum to be used in the classroom and in blended learning situations.
Develop and update curriculum and participant handouts and materials to be used.
Create and update Microsoft PowerPoint as directed
Review and recommend changes for manuals and curriculum outlines.
Coordinate training events by determining and securing date, time, location, facilitator, and number of participants, and maintain training schedules.
Coordinating and/or conducting training sessions in person or virtual modalities
Send coordinating invites to specified training sessions to participants and management that includes date, time, location, facilitator, and any expectations before during and after class.
Creates training schedules as directed
Serve as a professional resource for employees and managers regarding training programs and promotes the use of training services.
Participates and maintains professional, cooperative, and problem-solving attitude in workgroups and meetings.
Attends conferences or meetings to educate staff and promote available training opportunities
Collect data to help evaluate and analyze training needs and training effectiveness.
Provide surveys to collect data as directed
Distribute evaluations to staff to collect data as directed
Analyze and evaluate training needs based on data collected to determine effectiveness
Analyze training content for accessibility; and recommend changes to make content accessible and remediate accessibility issues.
Review training curriculum, handouts, and other relevant content for accessibility standards as needed
Recommend modification to bring training materials into compliance with current accessibility standards as needed
Prepare articles for in-house publications.
Prepare articles, job aids, and newsletter publications for internal distribution as directed
Plan, design, and develop methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness.
Works with stakeholders to identify performance outcomes existing staff competencies, available resources, goals and objectives for training requirements as directed
Plan, create, develop methods for assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness as directed
Distribute and collect assessment data as directed
Evaluation assessment data of trainings to determine effectiveness as directed
Develop policies and procedures for training programs.
Create policy and procedures for training programs as needed
Update policy handbooks as directed
Update policies in curriculum and supporting materials
Communicate identified changes to policy and procedure as directed
Facilitate workshops and meetings.
Schedule and facilitate meetings as directed
Implement facilitation strategies for trainings
Plan, conduct, and facilitate workshops as directed
Participate in the planning and developing of specialized training and staff development.
Develop training for staff development and training skills.
Plan, create, schedule and update trainings for staff as directed
Participate in solving training problems and ensuring the effective use of modern training methods and techniques.
Address and resolve training problems as they arise and as directed.
Ensure the effectiveness of training methods and techniques as aligned with current practice, and research trends
Promote the use of training services.
Promote the use of training services to staff, stakeholders, management, and others
Be familiar with training services that are available
Compile data and prepare reports.
Compile data from learning management systems, and other programs as directed
Compile and organize data into reports as directed
Prepare reports in a timely manner as directed
Analyze training content for accessibility and recommend changes to remediate accessibility issues.
Review training curriculum, handouts, and other relevant content for accessibility standards as needed
Recommend modification to bring training materials into compliance with current accessibility standards as needed.
Reviews and implements training programs, policies, and procedures.
Be familiar with policies and procedure for training programs
Review and implement policies and procedures in trainings
Communicate changes to policy and procedures for training programs
Performs training needs assessments to guide training interventions and course development.
Perform training needs assessments to guide interventions and course development in accordance with policy and practice as directed
Compile and synthesize training needs assessment data
Develop recommendations for training course delivery and development based on needs assessment results.
Evaluates, recommends, and plans supplemental training programs with private employers and state or federal agencies.
Evaluate content and delivery of specified training and related materials.
Develop recommendations as a result of evaluation
Plan supplemental training with private employers, contractors, state or federal agencies.
Designs and reviews course and instructor evaluations for use in enhancing training programs.
Design and update course and instructor evaluations for use in enhancing a training curriculum and training delivery methods.
Review course and instructor evaluations from multiple sources such as the learning station or other platform such as Teams.
Review course and instructor evaluations to formulate recommendations as directed
May serve in a lead or supervisory role.
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of other
Observes and provides feedback regarding training performance
Completes special projects and develops ad hoc reports
Prepares documentation based on performance in training
Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of training and development procedures and techniques, learning management and learning content management systems; and group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication, in instructing others, and in using a computer and applicable software.
Skill in facilitating workshops.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to provide guidance and/or supervise the work of others.
Develop and maintain a collaborative approach and professional relationship with staff and all levels of leadership to include representatives from other divisions.
Ability to formulate learning objectives.
Must have ability to work on projects requiring invention, imagination, originality or talent in a recognized field of artistic or creative endeavor.
Performance of work will require advanced knowledge, defined as work which is predominantly intellectual in character, and which includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
Ability to carry out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business.
Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree, even if the employee’s assignments are related to the operation of a particular segment of the business.
Ability to exercise authority to commit the employer in matters that have significant financial impact.
Provides consultation or expert advice to management.
Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management.
Registration Or Licensure Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in human resources, organizational development, education, or related field is required.
Applicants for position must have a reliable motor vehicle, and acceptable driving record for the past five years, and a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load. Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance and license.
Initial Selection Criteria
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work, education, or a related field is generally preferred. At least 3 years of recent (within past 5 years) experience as a worker or manager in CPS/CPI Programs or 2 years of experience as a CLOE trainer with 2 years field experience. Experience conducting training preferred. Experience designing or delivering classroom and distance learning training preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Additional Information
This position is part of the Central Training Academy and headquartered at the Summit Drive Austin office. This position covers training in Region 7 out of the Summit Drive office and this candidate will be required to
travel 50% throughout other regions/academies to assist with
trainings across the state.
MOS Code
1785
As a state agency, DFPS is required Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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