Training Manager / Technology Specialist

Pay: $25 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, days

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Work with a purpose! Join a team with values that match your own. Make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances at the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, operated by Management & Training Corporation.

What you’ll do: You’ll be responsible for development of training curriculum and cultivating a culture of continuous learning and development at the individual, teams and organizational level by developing technology driven courses across the region. Also responsible for electronic training tracking systems by maintain courses and relevant documentation in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Plan and develop training certification programs in compliance with MTC and TDCJ directives, prioritizing the design of online and blended courses that reduce reliance on in-person classroom instruction.
2. Responsible for the maintenance and documentation of all certificates including preservice and in-service training records.
3. Create and manage electronic systems, including the learning management system (LMS), to effectively deliver, track and report on all training requirements.
4. Establish periodic and annual review of certification accreditation and pre-service training programs.
5. Ensure all staff receive supplemental and specialized training to help them perform at high levels and provide effective programs and services to inmates, expanding access through self-paced e-learning modules, virtual instructor-led sessions and other electronic formats. Professional educational staff complete training dedicated to the improvement of educational services.
6. Ensure all staff complete annual in-service training requirements, converting eligible in-service content into online courses that staff can complete electronically, as permitted by TDCJ.
7. Ensure that all appropriate personnel are scheduled and complete staff survivor training according to contractual requirements.
8. Ensure professional educational staff complete training dedicated to the improvement of educational services, utilizing online courses and digital learning resources whenever possible.
9. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
10. Maintain accountability of staff, Inmates and property; adhere to safety procedures.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED. Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning instructing, staff development, training, or teaching experience to include with one (1) year in the supervision of employees required. Successful completion of an Instructor Training Program within six months of assignment. Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) and demonstrated experience administering learning management systems (LMS), including building courses, managing enrollments, and tracking and reporting training completion, preferred. Curriculum development or evaluation experience also preferred. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.