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).