STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I - IYC Lincoln

​Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 2/27/2025
Closing Date/Time: 03/13/2025 11:59 PM
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $5,703/month (Step 1b); CBA Applies; Full Range $5,703-8,170
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Logan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  44140 

Staff Development Specialist I

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

 

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and detail-oriented person to serve as a Staff Development Specialist I (SDS). This Specialist will participate in the development and presentation of orientation and in-service training programs for the Department of Juvenile Justices’ employees regarding all applicable Training Academy curriculums. The individual will conduct research and evaluate current training programs, as well as assist subject matter experts by coordinating training programs. We are looking for someone with a strong training, public speaking, and research background. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Under the guidance of the Training Manager and the Chief of Professional Development and Training provides initial oversight of all academy classes including the intern academy and the Pre-Service Training (PST).
• Primarily responsible for the scheduling and coordinating of Intern Academy, PST classes, including serving as Staff Development Specialist for IDJJ’s General and Director’s office/s, and as a liaison to the facilities, IDOC, and other system partners and with the special topic trainers.
• Supports the Training Manager in developing and overseeing annual training across the Illinois Youth Centers (IYC) and aftercare.
  Provides training related feedback and recommendations toward policy/practices.
• Maintains daily oversight of the training database and ensures, including through data entry, that information remains up to date.
  Serves as point of contact for data input and receiving with vendors, both under the supervision of the Chief of Professional Development and Training Manager.
• Under the direction of the Training Manager participates in the development and delivery of training materials and evaluation.
• Maintains attendance records and reports.
• Assists the supervisor in fiscal responsibility by informing the supervisor of training material and equipment needs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. Academic course work should include quantitative measures (introductory statistics or business mathematics or social science analytical tools), educational methods, psychology of individuals, organizational or grou