Trainer - Juvenile Institutional Services ($21.96-27.39/hour)

[Career Services]

Click here to learn more and apply. 

Please send your résumé to the career team at careers...@uplifteducation.org before applying.

Detailed Description Coordinates with internal departments and outside vendors in the development, implementation and facilitation of training and staff development programs. Coordinates the enrollment process and maintains results for later analysis, advertises course offerings, schedules participants, schedules space, and advises internal and external facilitators of details and information. Ensures all training programs comply with departmental and contractual requirements for completion and/or maintenance of certifications. Provides assistance and technical expertise to management, employees, facilitators and vendors inquiring about training and development services. Administers testing programs, analyzes results and generates related reports. Serves as back-up to staff and assumes all duties as necessary, i.e., administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths. Must be physically able to perform “handling with care techniques, including takedowns, chasing and restraining youth” as outlined in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) requirement. Procures and maintains training supplies, materials and equipment. Maintains updates of trends and developments in the training field, recommends changes, as needed, and incorporates changes into programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements Education, Experience and Training: Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Requires good presentation and organizational skills. Some positions require one or more of the following: successful completion of a polygraph, extensive background investigation, a valid driver's license or may be subject to random, unannounced drug/alcohol testing. • “Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/ aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment.” • An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department. • Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift (“double shift”). • The incumbent is / may be considered to be ‘essential personnel’ subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor. • Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions. Standard office environment. May require prolonged sitting, standing, walking and ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted.