About this role
Purpose/Description
The Training Specialist is responsible for developing the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility (WCJDF) staff by facilitating and creating curricula for the training academy, in-service trainings, assist with coaching, mentoring, and assisting the Director of Training with additional tasks as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or a related human services field AND
- Minimum of two (2) years of training experience as either an adjunct or full-time trainer or educator
- Preferred: Previous experience in this capacity working with at-risk youth.
Special Conditions
- Training for Trainer certification from a recognized juvenile justice training provider (e.g. NPJS, ACA, NIC, OJJDP) or similar adult learning theory required within 1 year from date of hire.
- Candidates must receive clearance from Child Welfare Licensing (CWL) - Child Protective Services to work in a childcaring institution. Candidates that have lived outside of the state of Michigan must provide clearance from that state.