The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking to fill a Training Coordinator position. In this position you will provide staff training and development programs to ensure the needs of the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) and the residents we serve are met. The person hired must be able to travel to various sites throughout the County.
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Location and hours:
This position is on-site at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center at 510 Park Ave South, Minneapolis 55415 . The primary work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but b usiness needs may require evenings and nights as needed. This position is in-person and hybrid work are generally not permitted.
About This Position Type
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate.
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In This Position, You Will
Coordinate and ensure compliance with training requirements for 100 employees and contracted providers. Develop a facility annual training plan and biennial training plans for individual employees.
Ensure all trainings are completed in accordance with MN Rule 2960 governing the licensing standards for youth residential facilities.
Design and deliver customized electronic and classroom-based training that are aligned with Hennepin County’s strategic initiatives and JDC goals.
Collaborate with DOCCR’s Train, Coach, Practice division to develop, schedule and deliver training in a 24/7 facility with multiple employee shift-patterns.
Prepare training documents and materials.
Learn and deliver trainings to staff in evidence-based practices. Ensure fidelity to the training models and methods. (example: Crisis de-escalation trainings).
Onboard all new employees to meet minimum training standards. Assess new employees’ readiness to fulfill duties of their position.
Produce training records and content as needed for inspections, audits and data requests.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training including knowledge/skills demonstration, surveys, questionnaires and other feedback methods. Communicate training needs, gaps or limitations to the JDC leadership team.
Maintain the Learning Management System including entering class completions, maintaining the electronic evaluation system and tracking outcomes, preparing and sending completion certificates, and maintaining records and reports for training activities and program effectiveness.
Maintain and manage content on DOCCR’s training website on SharePoint including preparing, proofreading, editing and posting training policies and procedures.
Coordinate the Field Officer’s Training (FTO) program including interviewing, selecting and training JDC’s FTOs. Hold regular training meetings; provide feedback and skill development opportunities; ensure high quality training is delivered by FTOs.
Manage and coordinate with the institution’s Safety and Security Programs and related activities, including collaboration with the HC Environmental and Safety Specialist.
Coordinate Hennepin County driver’s permits for JDC staff required to drive a county vehicle and assuring all appropriate training is completed.
Coordinate the facility’s Respirator Program and annual respirator fit-testing activities.
Applicants with convictions are not automatically disqualified. Each case is considered on its individual circumstances and the type of work.
Need To Have
One of the following:
Four or more years of experience developing and presenting training materials , or in another specialty area appropriate to the position.
Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, behavioral science, education, business, public administration, or related field PLUS two years or more of experience developing and presenting training materials .
Access to reliable transportation to travel to various sites throughout the County.
Nice To Have
Experience:
Working in a correctional facility residential treatment setting and/or working with offenders in a community setting.
Facilitating group discussions.
With coordinating training and learning management systems
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to:
Work independently with minimal direction, prioritize work, handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and process documents efficiently.
Keep up to date on technical knowledge and expertise necessary to the job.
Interact with the general public and staff members with tact and discretion and provide excellent customer service for internal and external customers.
Work with customers or clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
About The Department
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections .
About Hennepin County
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for a criminal background check.
Under facility licensing requirements, positions at the Juvenile Detention Center are also required to undergo a Department of Human Services Background Study (MS 245C.13). Convictions for certain crimes will have an effect on your ability to be hired according to the disqualification schedule listed in Minnesota Statute 245C.15. Individuals convicted for any level of Criminal Sexual Conduct are disqualified from being hired into any position within the DOCCR under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Other past involvement with the criminal court system will not automatically disqualify you from working at the DOCCR; individual circumstances are reviewed and evaluated confidentially. If you do not know your exact conviction information, you can refer to your sentencing order or contact the county where you were convicted.