The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Staff Development Specialist I to participate in the development and presentation of training programs for its employees, conduct research on current training, and assist subject matter experts in coordinating training programs.
Requirements
- Requires four (4) years of experience working in a State of Illinois Correctional Center or Juvenile Justice Center.
- Requires completion of the IDOC Instructional Methods training or substantially similar training or one (1) year of training/teaching experience.
- Requires working knowledge of Illinois Department of Corrections Administrative Directives.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in education or a related field.
- Prefers at least four (4) years of experience working in a State of Illinois Correctional Center or Juvenile Justice Center or in a similar correctional setting.
- Prefers completion of the IDOC Instructional Methods training or substantially similar training or one (1) year of training/teaching experience.
- Prefers working knowledge of IDOC Administrative Directives or similar correctional policies or directives.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and presentation of orientation and developmental training programs for Department of Corrections’ employees regarding all general Macon County Training Academy curriculums to include, Pre-service Security Training, Pre-service Orientation Training, Instructional Methods, etc. by developing instructional outlines for specific segments of training.
- Participates in the development of regional training site needs as needed.
- Prepares training aides and written materials for instruction programs.
- Maintains attendance records.
- Assists the supervisor in fiscal responsibility by informing the supervisor of training material and equipment; outlines requests for training needs in written form.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Other
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
