Training Specialist chez Larimer County, CO

About the Department

Position Duties

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and delivering training on assistance program rules, procedures, and systems.
• Assessing trainee performance, providing documentation and feedback to staff, supervisors, and managers.
• Coaching staff during classroom and on-the-job training.
• Exercising indirect supervision and coordinating the work of assigned staff.
• Correcting applications for Colorado Works, SNAP, Medicaid, and Adult Financial programs.

• Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply specialized rules, regulations, policies, and procedures accurately, including those from State Staff Manuals.
• Familiarity with state computer systems and proficiency in routine business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present facts and conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in research techniques and using internal and external data sources.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries within a large agency structure.
• Sound judgment in evaluating complex situations, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Skill in facilitating groups of various sizes and resolving individual and group concerns.
• Knowledge of basic supervisory principles, including training, evaluation, and adapting instruction to different learning styles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with prior lead work experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Two (2) years experience in a directly related field, including one (1) year of experience equivalent to that of a Community Support Specialist II or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities in a human services program required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Other Qualifications

This position is a hybrid position. Facilitating a new-hire training class will require working on-site at least 3 days/week. When not facilitating a class, the position requires being in the office at least one day/week. You will be required to have adequate internet access and space for remote work. Larimer County provides a one-time remote work stipend to assist with equipment and office supply needs for remote workspaces.

In-office work could be performed at one of the following three locations: 1501 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO; 2555 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO; 200 Peridot Avenue, Loveland, CO

All new employees and rehires will be required to submit fingerprints for a CBI criminal background check (c.r.s. 26-6-104).

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.