Training and Development Assistant

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Date:  Nov 7, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  42500

​Agency: Department on Aging
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary:$5703, Full Range: $5,703 - $8,170 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  42500 

Position Overview

We are on the lookout for an extraordinary candidate with at least two years of experience designing and implementing training materials, including delivering both in-person and virtual sessions. If you have hands-on experience with the Community Care Program and excel in soliciting and acting on feedback, we’re eager to meet you. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact—let’s make great things happen together!

Essential Functions

  • Designs, formats, and edits professional training materials. 
  • Plans for the development, marketing, and evaluation of training programs and workshops for the Aging network. Implements and evaluates the policies and procedures affecting training needs to achieve Departmental objectives.
  • Coordinates and presents at training events at various locations throughout the state: including Community Care Program (CCP) training for New Provider Management Training, Care Coordinator certification training, and Homecare Supervisor certification training. 
  • Conducts analysis of provider feedback and the development of potential training topics for review by supervisor. 
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
  • Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers 2 years of experience designing and implementing training materials.
  • Prefers 2 years of experience implementing training in both an in person and virtual environment.
  • Prefers 2 years of experience working in any capacity with the Community Care Program.
  • Prefers 1 year of experience soliciting feedback.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • Requires minimal travel in and out of state.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday  
Work Location:
One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813  
Agency Contact: 
Nick Gilmore
Email: aging.hr.assist@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-900-0013
Posting Group: Social Services; Education

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

About the Agency

 

The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental, and vision plans
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Option pre-tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

 

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits, please follow this link. https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


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