Training Instructor

Overview

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

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, conducts, develops, and coordinates training and certification programs for the agency, with special emphasis on the Community Services Division, clinical services staff, and non-uniformed staff. Assists in the training of direct care staff in the agency as needed or required. Assists in analyzing and conducting needs assessments based on informal and formal feedback, and through participation on the required training council advisory teams.

• Training and Delivery - Conducts and assists in the development and implementation of trainings related to assigned training programs (Community Services Basic, Clinical Basic, In-Services) based on the identified programmatic and/or agency needs while utilizing various training modalities including, but not limited to virtual, in person, and eLearning platforms. Effectively conducts and assists in cross trained programmatic areas, as needed, and adjusts training delivery styles to meet the needs of participants based on adult learning theory best practices.
• Communication - Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills effectively and clearly by responding, reporting, and communicating with training participants, co-facilitators, training managers, and required programmatic division/agency staff, as required, regarding training information as deemed necessary and appropriate.
• Needs Assessments - Conducts formal and informal needs assessments by applying analytical skills in collecting information that identifies gaps as it relates to the training of employees who are responsible for providing direct care and recommend solutions.
• Quality Assurance - Conducts formal and informal evaluations of trainings and training methodologies to ensure compliance with various standards including, but not limited to, quality of instructional content, juvenile correctional best practices, and talent development best practices. Additionally, provides updates and recommendations for training quality improvements based on feedback, and implements updates based on approval.
• Professional Development - Maintains and further develops specialized knowledge and expertise in core competencies for trainers. Additionally, obtains and/or maintains required instructor certifications in Nationally recognized and/or accredited training programs to have and possess the knowledge, ability, and capacity to deliver.

STATE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.

• Required knowledge of applicable training principles and practices—especially pertaining to adult learners.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of conducting formal and informal training sessions.
• Ability to lead discussion groups to stimulate participants in the learning process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to analyze training/development needs and resources as well as communicate solutions effectively utilizing critical thinking.
• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system required.
• Must be able to effectively work with other training team members.
• Works closely with the training division managers to plan, deliver and coordinate all trainings for assigned area.
• Includes and consists of physical intervention techniques and on-the-job functions but not limited to:
  Handcuffing (hands extended behind back), prone positions (flat on stomach and/or back), bending at the waist and torque motions; lifting hands above the head, repeated breathing (inhaling/exhaling) techniques for First Aid/CPR/AED. Kneel on knees (together and individually) unsupported. Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, sit in a desk chair for up…