Training Specialist 1

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) is seeking a Training Specialist 1. This full‑time role follows a standard schedule, with growth opportunities and duties including training new staff and maintaining annual compliance.

The position emphasizes strong communication, content development, and the ability to handle multiple tasks independently.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to prepare/train materials.
• Background check required for consideration.
• Ability to develop new training content to meet growing needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality training to new employees and ensure annual training requirements are met.
• Prepare and organize training materials; update content as needed.
• Obtain instructor licenses for required trainings; manage assignments.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four-year degree

Job description

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) is seeking a Training Specialist 1 to join our team! This is a full-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development scheduled Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or as assigned by management.

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) is seeking a Training Specialist 1 to join our team! This is a full-time position with opportunity for advancement, growth, and development scheduled Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or as assigned by management.

The Training Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality training to new employees and ensuring that existing staff meet their annual requirements, including Basic Life Saving, Pro-Act, and Safe Clinch. Candidates must be able to obtain instructor licenses for these trainings. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to prepare and organize training materials, and the flexibility to develop new training content to meet the needs of a growing facility. Candidates should be self‑motivated, able to complete assigned tasks independently, and willing to take on additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

CCUSO provides a secure, long‑term, and highly structured setting to treat sexual offenders who have served their prison terms, but, in a separate civil trial, have been found likely to reoffend. The facility provides state‑of‑the‑art treatment to patients to lower their risk of re‑offending and to release them from confinement as quickly as possible. There is a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services focused on addressing the conditions impacting a patient’s likelihood of re‑offending. For more CCUSO info: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/civil-commitment-unit-sexual-offenders

Benefits Of Joining CCUSO

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long‑term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Cherokee Highlights

CCUSO is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well‑developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”

Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Four years of full-time work experience in professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation, or counseling within an educational setting; professional human resources administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices, or labor relations; or a technical program area utilized by the employing agency.
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in any field.
• A total of four years of education and/or full‑time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full‑time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work as described in number one. Notes Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Chauffeurs License and endorsements.AA

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Chauffeurs License and endorsements