Staff Development Training Specialist-5.14.25

Job Description:

Staff Development Training Specialist-5.14.25

Description

Staff Development Training Specialist

Job Posting Number: 3010 8970137

Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,554.98

Annual Salary: $61,319.44

Job Location: This position is located at the Broadway State Office Building; 221 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO.

The Human Resource Center is looking for an experienced trainer to join our team. The Human Resource Center plans, develops, and implements statewide human resource programs, providing leadership, direction, and coordination of related services and support department wide.

This is a professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs (complete with materials, tutorials, instructions, and learning resources such as online modules and guides) , administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. This trainer will train all levels of DSS staff in areas such as leadership development, professional development, safety training, CPR-AED, First Aid, e-learning and continuous improvement.

Why you’ll love this position: In this position, you will operate as a team member, providing engaging, interactive training for leaders, team members and administration of all levels within our department. This challenging, responsible, independent, and rewarding position provides you the opportunity to develop and deliver training for all levels of DSS staff with a primary focus on leadership development. You will have the opportunity to provide a positive impact on our DSS statewide team who provide direct services to Missouri citizens.

What you’ll do:

Plan, design, develop, market, schedule and deliver training content.

Assist with the implementation of human resource initiatives; establish and interpret training policies and procedures; formulate recommendations that provide effective staff training and professional development; and ensure department compliance with the Leadership Development Rule.

Identify training needs, help establish priorities and direct or coordinate training efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, Canva, Kahoot!, Poll Everywhere, Webex and Teams.

• Comfortable speaking publicly for in-person and virtual presentations.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience and knowledge of training methods and techniques.

• A passion for continuous learning.

• Exceptional listening and team collaboration skills.

• Experience with formal training and/or educating adult learners.

Special Requirements:

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to drive and travel throughout the state of Missouri including when occasional overnight stays two to three days a week to conduct training and attend meetings.

• Ability to conduct training sessions that last up to 8 hours.

• Ability to carry up to 40 pounds of training equipment/materials.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position of if you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.

Recruitment Area: A ll qualified applicants. Application Deadline: May 29, 2025

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary:

$61,319.44 per Year