Training Specialist II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement match

CEU training

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is hiring a Training Specialist II to design and deliver high-quality training and technical assistance across the behavioral health continuum. The role strengthens workforce development through curriculum development, facilitation of programs, and compliance with ODMHSAS standards.

The position promotes evidence-based, recovery-oriented practices and requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in education or training.
• Or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training for Case Management, Peer Recovery Support, and additional continuing education offerings.
• Coordinate and manage certification and recertification processes for designated training and workforce programs.
• Develop and maintain training curriculum, educational materials, and workforce development resources related to behavioral health and recovery support services.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and support to providers, agencies, and stakeholders implementing recovery-oriented services.
• Maintain workforce certification databases, produce reports, and stay informed on relevant policies and evidence-based practices.

Skills

Training facilitation

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 1 year education or training experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Master’s degree in Adult Education or HRD

Job description

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting Title

Training Specialist II

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

DMHSAS-Central Administration

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$51,250.00yr/$24.639423hr

Job Description

Training Specialist II

About the Position

The Training Specialist II is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality training, technical assistance, and workforce development support to strengthen recovery-oriented services across the behavioral health continuum. This position supports workforce competency through curriculum development, facilitation of training programs, certification management, fidelity monitoring, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent promotes evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices while ensuring compliance with ODMHSAS standards and applicable policies.

Job Type/Salary

• Application period: 08/25/2026-09/08/2026
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary is $51,250.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate training for Case Management, Peer Recovery Support, and additional continuing education offerings.
• Coordinate and manage certification and recertification processes for designated training and workforce programs.
• Develop and maintain training curriculum, educational materials, and workforce development resources related to behavioral health and recovery support services.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance, coaching, and support to providers, agencies, and stakeholders implementing recovery-oriented services.
• Maintain workforce certification databases, produce reports, and stay informed on relevant policies and evidence-based practices.

Preferred Qualifications And Experience

• Certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Family Peer, or Behavioral Health Case Manager.
• Experience working as a peer or case manager.
• Previous experience as a training facilitator.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in education or training;
• Or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license

Benefit Highlights

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.