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Staff Development Coordinator Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 STAFF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for planning and coordinating all training for staff in the Department of Social Services. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and assessing staff training needs, assisting to write and implement staff protocols and arranging the appropriate training program offered by the state and contract agencies. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for obtaining, developing, preparing, and implementing training programs for new staff based on the training needs identified. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level administrator with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Assesses staff training needs by gathering pertinent information from supervisors and staff and identifies appropriate training program; Plans, develops and implements a comprehensive training program for the department; Plans and coordinates State mandated training for staff within the statutory time-lines; Implements and monitors training contracts with educational institutions and consultants; Plans, develops and conducts training for new staff on general policies and procedures of the department, the function of the various units and other related issues; Schedules and arranges the facilities for training offered locally; Keeps abreast of educational and training topics offered in the State relative to Social Services programs; Maintains records and reports on staff tracking their training participation; Acts as a group facilitator for work groups and teams; Maintains training program material such as videos, books and related training aids; Assists in writing and implementing staff procedures and protocols. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting a staff development program; Good knowledge of State, Federal and local Social Services laws and programs; Working knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework; Ability to plan and develop training outlines; Ability to coordinate training programs; Ability to assess and identify training needs; Ability to evaluate training programs and materials; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets and databases at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to prepare and deliver presentations in a clear, concise and articulate manner; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. ---PAGE BREAK--- Staff Development Coordinator Page 2 I 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of experience in teaching, conducting training or as a social caseworker with a public or private social agency. NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.