Training Curriculum Developer

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Under limited supervision within the Office of Professional Standards, Training and Certification area, the lead for training and curriculum development needs vui. Responsible for development and coordination of staff development and training programs for agency staff with special emphasis on ensuring compliance and standards are identified and met. Assists in the training of other direct care staff in the agency as needed or required.

Assiststi in conducting needs assessments and other quality assurance measures as necessary.

• Designs and develops training curricula, lesson plans, and related materials focusing on performance and promoting an effective learning environment.
• Develops and designs curriculum applying instructional design learning methods, strategies, modalities počas delivery methods.
• Evaluates existing curriculums and helps integrate or adapt new technology into digital formats.
• Monitors training delivery to ensure compliance with standards.
• Conducts thorough assessments of current curricula and training materials, identifying areas for improvement and enhancement.
• Documents quality assurance activities, creates audit reports, reviews formal and informal training evaluations, and makes recommendations for improvement based on research and best practices.
• Admin ತುಸಕರ್ written and praktische assessments to evaluate trainees’ performance.
• Communicates expectations and provides feedback to assist employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skills/competency development.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets the SCDJJ policy manual.
• Writes content, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Exhibits excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling skills.
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions.
• Conducts training and staff development needs assessments by collecting information and data related to training staff.
• Delivers Security and Operations Basic Training to all newly hired employees.
• Delivers yearly re-certification training for the Security & Operations and Community Services Division.
• Obtains and maintains training certifications for Safe Crisis Management, First Aid, and other mandatory training.
• Stays informed of trends in instructional methods and educational technology.
• Assists in training other direct care staff as needed or required.
• Assists in conducting needs assessments and other quality assurance measures as necessary.

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Relevant program experience.
• Knowledge of applicable training principles and practices, especially pertaining to adult learners.
• Knowledge of research methods and techniques for developing lesson plans and curricula for formal and informal training sessions.
• Ability to conductentie, lead discussion nasil and stimulate participants in the learning process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze training and development needs.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system required.
• Works closely with the training division managers to develop, plan, deliver, and coordinate all trainings for the assigned area.
• Works effectively under general supervision having scheduled performance reviews (EPMS) according to agency policy and other training quality assurance checks.
• Employee must have professional interaction with internal/external customers.
• Employee must be able to work in an environment with incarcerated youth without restrictions.
• Ability to be mobile with limited sedentary duties.
• Performs duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice; may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
• Routine travel throughout the state possible.