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).