Children's Village Training & Development Specialist

About this role

Overview & Benefits

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.

When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.

For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire

General Summary

$70,603 - $94,595 This position is on-site

Are you passionate about developing employees and strengthening the quality of care provided to vulnerable youth? Join Oakland County Children’s Village and lead training and staff development for employees serving abused, neglected, and delinquent youth in a 24/7 child-caring environment.

What You’ll Do - Assess training needs and identify knowledge and skill gaps across all levels of Children’s Village staff. - Design and deliver engaging training courses in both e-learning and in-person formats. - Develop learning curricula, leadership development programs, and behavior-based instruction for diverse staff audiences. - Establish consistent training practices and effective delivery methods that support divisional goals. - Ensure training programs comply with standards established by the Division of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL) and other regulatory entities. - Collaborate with colleagues on division-wide initiatives and identify opportunities for the continued development of employees, leaders, and teams. - Use countywide and department-specific software to develop, manage, and document training activities. - Adjust your schedule as needed to provide training to employees working afternoon, midnight, evening, or weekend shifts.

Why You’ll Love It Here - Make a meaningful impact by equipping employees with the skills and knowledge needed to provide safe, consistent, and compassionate services to youth. - Shape training programs that strengthen staff performance, leadership capabilities, and regulatory compliance. - Enjoy a dynamic role that combines instructional design, facilitation, assessment, and organizational development. - Collaborate with professionals who are committed to employee growth and improving outcomes for children and families. - Apply your creativity and expertise to develop learning experiences for employees across multiple roles, shifts, and experience levels. Minimum Qualifications EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. a. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Training & Development, Human Resource Development, Instructional Design, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field of study. b. Have had at least three (3) years of full-time work experience in the coordination, administration, development and/or presentation of training programs, or experience as a trainer in a juvenile detention/corrections facility;

OR

2. a. Possess an Associate’s degree or equivalent education from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in Training & Development, Human Resource Development, Instructional Design, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field of study. b. Have had at least five (5) years of full-time work experience in the coordination, administration, development and/or presentation of training programs, or experience as a trainer in a juvenile detention/corrections facility;

OR

3. a. Be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the General Education Development (G.E.D.) Test. b. Have had at least seven (7) years of full-time work in the coordination, administration, development and/or presentation of training programs, or experience as a trainer in a juvenile detention/corrections facility

NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields above may be substituted for one (1) year of the work experience described above.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • Considerable ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing.

• Reasonable knowledge of facilitating training in a juvenile detention or correctional facility.

• Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM).

• ATD Certified Professional in Learning/Performance (CPLP).

• Strong knowledge of instructional design processes and strategies including standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development, instructional technology media and materials development and implementation principles and curriculum standards, and assessments.

• Strong knowledge of behavior-based adult learning best practices including adult learning theory, learning styles, writing, and measuring effective objectives.

• Considerable communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.

• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, department/division managers, and the general public.

• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple, sizable projects.

• Reasonable knowledge of research methods and statistics.

• Reasonable ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.

• Reasonable ability to utilize personal computer programs and other data processing capabilities. Familiar with current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and Internet software.

• Reasonable ability to perform a variety of assigned tasks and meet deadl

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