Staff Development Training Specialist with SCHC

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Staff Development Training Specialist

for St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers

Semi-Monthly Salary: $2,169.90

(The salary indicated represents a base pay rate.  Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.)

 Apply by September 21, 2026

South County Habilitation Center (SCHC) is currently recruiting to fill a Staff Development Training Specialist position.  This position is located at South County Habilitation Center, 2312 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63125.  Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Sunday/Saturday/Holidays off; however, you will need to be flexible in working various shifts as required by the facility’s training needs.

Why you’ll love this position:

You will be working with staff who enjoy caring for persons who are impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability. You can make a difference in the lives of our consumers, so they too have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their community.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you’ll do:

This is a specialized professional training and development position accountable for developing and delivering training programs, administering assessments and certification requirements, providing coaching, and ensuring knowledge transfer. Employees train staff in areas such as professional development, supervisory and managerial training, e-learning, and continuous improvement, using established educational requirements and job specific procedures and policies. This position will be responsible for teaching New Employee Orientation (NEO) as well as assisting with SLDDTC CORE classes including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, and Advanced Safety Care.

Qualifications - All you need for success

 Eligibility:

Two to four years of relevant training experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain certification in all required trainings (CPR, Safety Care, Advanced Safety Care, etc.)

To Apply:

Online applications can be submitted at:  https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/296a3ebe-aa68-47f5-a3ac-2209fdda91ec?jb=1 

Please also upload a copy of your resume and two (2) letters of professional reference 4:30 p.m. on September 21, 2026.

Current DMH employees applying for this position must be free of discipline for six months. To promote to this position, you should be free of discipline for twelve months. 

This position will be filled with the most qualified candidate after consideration of each applicant’s interview, work experience, work performance, training, and other background information.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources:

     Jennifer Krystynak at (314) 894-5418 or by email at [email protected]. 

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.