Trainer/Educator II

The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) is a state agency legislatively created to improve Delaware’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault. The DVCC brings together all stakeholders including service providers, policy-level officials and community partners to eradicate domestic violence. Staff of the DVCC supports the work of the Council that is defined by statute.  Staff support is provided to the various subcommittees that are working to achieve the mission and goals set forth by the Council. Typical contacts include schools, criminal justice, health care, social service and community agencies involved with domestic violence and abuse.

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The mission of the DVCC is to reduce the incidence of domestic violence and abuse in all of its forms. This position will be instrumental in expanding the DVCC’s education and training programs throughout the State of Delaware. The job offers some flexibility for determining how to organize outreach, training and education activities. Primary weekday office hours, with early morning, evening and weekend work required at times. This position is given the degree of independence needed to achieve agency goals provided the activities are consistent with policy, procedure, and agency plans and objectives. Supervisor does periodic review of progress.

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

1. Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this positions if the job requirements are met.

1. Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches to victim services and advocacy

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

 

• Develop and implement training, development, informational, and/or educational programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids.
   
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids and modify to meet identified problems/needs, state/federal requirements, and agency goals/objectives.
   
• Present training, development, informational, and/or educational programs via classroom, workshop, or seminar using formal classroom instruction, exercises, handouts, materials, visual aids, etc. for group or one-on-one instruction.
   
• Research, evaluate, and select materials, handouts, visual aids, exercises, etc. that will best promote learning. 
     
• Identify and analyze needs through interviews, surveys, and meetings with supervisors, management, administrators, officials, clients, the public, etc. 
   
• Provide recommendations regarding problems/needs, effectiveness of training resources, and implementation of new or modified programs, courses, curricula, training resources, lesson plans, materials, and visual aids.   
    
• Collect, analyze and evaluate data from a variety of sources and effectively present/communicate information.
   
• Coordinate training/educational activities with agency personnel, contractors, community/professional organizations, and other providers.
   
• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, requirements, and/or contract agreements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Trainer/Educator II 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. At least one year experience presenting training or education courses using a variety of training methods such as lecture, e-training, structured exercises, role play or group discussion as well as the use of training materials such as overheads, PowerPoint, handouts or videos.
2. Six months experience in preparing and developing training or education courses which includes designing learning objectives, curricula and materials.
3. Six months experience in developing and analyzing training needs assessments at the individual, job or organizational level.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.