Director of Staff Development & Training

Description

WORK DESCRIPTION:

Plans, coordinates, and directs training and staff development programs for the organization by performing the following duties personally or through engaging or coordinating other trainers, either internally or externally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• •Assessses training needs through observation, discussion with managers and supervisors, and other means, such as surveys.
• •Compiles data and analyzes past and current year training requirements, and works with the Grants Department to identify training funding sources.
• •Selects appropriate instructional procedures or methods such as individual training, group instruction, self study, lectures, demonstrations, role play, and on-line formats for various trainings.
• •Delivers trainings as well as coordinates trainings delivered by others.
• •Delivers and/or coordinates course meeting Illinois Certification Board standards for individuals seeking to become certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADC).
• •Selects appropriate means of demonstrating training effectiveness, such as pre and post training tests.
• •Organizes and develops a training materials library.
• •Researches and advises administration on outside trainers to conduct training in specific topics.
• •Works as part of a team to develop Spring and Fall Workshops and Summer Institute sessions.
• •Develops and distributes a comprehensive training calendar at least monthly.
• •Continually evaluates training progress and training procedures to monitor and analyze course effectiveness and update curriculum as needed.

Competencies:

• •Business Acumen
• •Communication
• •Global and Cultural Awareness
• •Relationship Management

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• •Three to five years' experience in substance use disorders field.
• •Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) required. Additional clinical licensure (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC) preferred.
• •Bachelor's degree (BA).