Staff Development Training Specialist with SCHC

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Generous leave

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Staff Development Training Specialist for the St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers.

The role focuses on developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments, and ensuring certification compliance, with responsibility for New Employee Orientation and CORE classes. The position requires 2–4 years of relevant training experience and the ability to obtain required certifications.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of relevant training experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in all required trainings (CPR, Safety Care, Advanced Safety Care, etc.)
• Current DMH employees applying for this position must be free of discipline for six months. To promote to this position, you should be free of discipline for twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs aligned with facility needs.
• Administer assessments and certification requirements; provide coaching and knowledge transfer.
• Teach New Employee Orientation (NEO) and assist with CORE classes (e.g., CPR, First Aid, Safety Care).

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Assessment admin

Certification mgmt

Job description

Staff Development Training Specialist for St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,169.90

(The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.)

Apply by September 21, 2026

South County Habilitation Center (SCHC) is currently recruiting to fill a Staff Development Training Specialist position.This position is located at South County Habilitation Center, 2312 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125.Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Sunday/Saturday/Holidays off; however, you will need to be flexible in working various shifts as required by the facility’s training needs.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will be working with staff who enjoy caring for persons who are impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability. You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers, so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

What you’ll do:

This is a specialized professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. Employees train staff in areas such as professional development, supervisory and managerial training, e-learning, and continuous improvement, using established educational requirements and job specific procedures and policies. This position will be responsible for teaching New Employee Orientation (NEO) as well as assisting with SLDDTC CORE classes including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, and Advanced Safety Care.

Eligibility:

• Two to four years of relevant training experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in all required trainings (CPR, Safety Care, Advanced Safety Care, etc.)

Current DMH employees applying for this position must be free of discipline for six months. To promote to this position, you should be free of discipline for twelve months.

This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate after consideration of each applicant’s interview, work experience, work performance, training, and other background information.

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources: Jennifer Krystynak at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].