Training and Development Specialist 1-3

Nunez Community College; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMHS in Jackson, LA is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to join the Education Department. The role focuses on planning, delivering, and evaluating training programs, developing lesson plans, and presenting educational resources.

Ideal candidate has strong ethics, team-building, communication, and business acumen, with 3+ years in training or education, or 6 years in any field or a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Training Administrator responsible for the functions of the LSO module at ELMHS.
• Develop and Implement Lesson Plans / Training Classes / Education Presentations / Resource Trainer
• Prepare monthly reports for reconciliation of various functions under the Business Administration Departments.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Building and Supporting Teams

Training Others

Ethics and Integrity

Adapting to Change

Continuous Improvement

Communicating Effectively

Business Acumen

Professionalism

Fostering Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Division: Within the Education Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric services are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Training and Development Specialist!

THE IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to promote and implement ongoing enhancements in processes, products, services, or organizational culture.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Business Acumen: The ability to apply business insight, data, and strategy to make informed decisions and achieve organizational goals.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
• Fostering Engagement: The ability to build a supportive environment that encourages motivation, belonging, and active participation.

Three years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Training and Development Specialist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Serve as Training Administrator responsible for the functions of the LSO module at ELMHS.
• Develop and Implement Lesson Plans / Training Classes / Education Presentations / Resource Trainer
• Prepare monthly reports for reconciliation of various functions under the Business Administration Departments.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.