Training Specialist Ii

Introduction

We at the Potomac Center/SETT facility provide quality person‑centered support to adults with intellectual disabilities at our campus in Hagerstown, Maryland. Our aim is to partner with the community to help our residents achieve their goals. The Potomac Center is a 62‑bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) focused on therapeutic interventions to empower residents toward community living. The Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Program is a 32‑bed licensed Forensic that delivers services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and court involvement, providing active treatment, evaluation, assessment, and competency attainment education.

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MDH, SETT, 1380 Marshall St., Hagerstown, MD 21740

The main purpose of this position is to assure all staff of the Potomac Center and SETT receive and successfully complete all relevant and quality training as per Federal and State Regulations and the needs of the facility and the individual who resides at the Potomac Center/SETT. This position will work directly with the Facility Training Coordinator who is responsible for tracking all training and maintaining all relevant documentation in a staff‑specific filing system.

All duties are performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and protocols.

• Six years of experience planning and conducting employee development and training.
• Substitute options: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in planning, conducting, or coordinating training or staff development activities; or one year‑for‑year U.S. Armed Forces commissioned officer experience in education and training classification.

• Experience delivering training and/or educational programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning styles and how to incorporate them during training sessions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for at least year for similar positions.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. If you cannot apply online, submit the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114‑B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper applications must be received by 5 pm on the closing date, no postmarks accepted. For additional information, contact MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410‑767‑1251. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.