Staff Development Specialist

About the Department

Under general supervision, performs full-performance work in planning, organizing, coordinating, and conducting training for new employee orientation, annual training and workshops. Will coordinate, schedule, and develop training programs and or conduct training sessions. Conduct needs assessments to determine agency training needs, develops assessment mechanism, gathers, and consolidates data, develops summaries of training needs and provides comments and recommendations. Review and recommend or compile and compose materials used in training activities, programs, and video products. Participates in the planning and delivery of code blue drill process and completes reports. Coordinate the hospital's online annual training program. Obtain facilities and equipment necessary for conducting training sessions. Maintain necessary training documentation records and prepares evaluations. Performs related duties as required. Mandatory overtime may be required per operational needs for the hospital. This is a tobacco free campus. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Applicants selected must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing for probable causes as set forth in agency and bureau policies. Applicants selected must successfully complete a background check.  

Minimum Qualifications

Substitution Information:  Additional experience may substitute for required education based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart. 

Other Qualifications

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital, located in Weston, West Virginia, is a 200-bed acute psychiatric care facility owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). The hospital offers a wide range of services to patients either committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. Through ongoing collaboration with West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.

Benefits

Discover the amazing benefits awaiting you if employed by the State of West Virginia. With approximately 10 hours of annual leave and 12 hours of sick leave accruing monthly, your time off is secure and grows with your tenure. Ensure your health with comprehensive coverage, including health, dental, and vision plans. Plan for the future with confidence through our retirement and life insurance options. Take advantage of programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness and tuition assistance. West Virginia offers more than just a job—it's a commitment to your well-being and future. 

Part-time permanent employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year are eligible to receive benefits. Temporary employees who work 30 hours or more are eligible for insurance benefits only. 

Agency Information

EmployerOffice of Shared Administration (WV)Address 500 Summers St

Charleston, West Virginia, 25301 Website https://dhhr.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx