Why you'll love this position:

Working with the Division of Youth Services is more than it seems. You will be working with staff to create a safe, therapeutic, and educational environment for youth in our day treatment and residential programs. To succeed in this position you will need to be empathetic, nonjudgmental, cooperative, encouraging, able-bodied, professional, and respectful; you must be able to communicate clearly, honestly and openly. We also offer a variety of great benefits including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, cafeteria plans, retirement, and more. Join us and help make the difference for our youth today!

What you'll do:

• Responsible for short to medium term objectives and outcomes and performs assignments under the general guidance and advice of a more experienced staff member or supervisor.
• Assessment of appropriate leadership style in promoting program development while monitoring to ensure personnel and activities are consistent with DYS beliefs and philosophies.
• Assist with providing comprehensive services as needed (weekends, evenings), including treatment education, youth development, community-based treatment, cross-over youth, and family/community engagement.
• Specifically, assist in developing the Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist role, including participating in the coordination of AGFC training.
• Evaluates training effectiveness by assessing facility culture, drift, developmental needs, and treatment standards, consulting with site management and regional leadership to recommend revisions for specific training programs.
• Participate in special projects as assigned including developing and delivering training sessions, coordinate regional adventure-based counseling training, and other activities as directed.
• Assist in developing training opportunities related to group meeting and youth workshop facilitation in residential care for Youth Services Workers and Youth Supervisor/Specialists.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Knowledge of media used to deliver training. Skills in training instruction and presentation. Skills in coaching initiatives for individuals and groups in classroom setting. Ability to stay abreast of training needs.

Qualifications

One or more years of experience as a Staff Development Trainer with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field; and, Two or more years of professional supervisory experience with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Education, Business or Public Administration, the social sciences, or a closely related field; and, Two or more years of professional or technical experience in a business, governmental, or military setting, where the primary duties involved formal classroom training, training course design and development, and/or curriculum planning; professional teaching experience at the high school level or above; and/or educational administration involving responsibility for curriculum planning and the supervision of teaching staff. OR A Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

(24 earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute for one year of the required experience.) (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid driver’s license

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees