Workforce Training and Development Specialist

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Workforce Training and Development Specialist

Department of Health and Human Services

Hourly Pay Range: $26.24 - $39.60

Hybrid role after six (6) months of employment

Closing Date: 3/17/2025 or upon receipt of the first 50 applications

Job Summary: We are seeking two Workforce Training and Development Specialists that will have the responsibility to develop, design, deliver, and facilitate various types of training (e.g., new employee orientation, onboarding, regulatory, certification, skill based, mindset and practice, and internships) for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) workforce, which includes DHHS employees, contracted employees, and community-based providers.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design training materials to address organizational learning needs. Prepare and distribute training aids, handouts, and evaluation forms to assess quality and participant reaction. Modify existing or propose new training initiatives as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new techniques, developments, and best practices in the delivery of training content via various platforms (in-person, blended, online, and virtual), and work closely with subject matter experts on the creation and maintenance of content.
• Professionally deliver training topics and facilitate group interaction to maximize learning experiences.
• Assist in the general administration of the Learning Management System (LMS) as needed (importing Department of Health and Human Services created content and identifying the correct assignments of the content).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of the state of Wisconsin.
• Bachelor's degree OR a high school diploma/GED with four (4) years of equivalent experience in Human Services, Government, Healthcare, or a closely related field.
• At least one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g. Outlook 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Intermediate knowledge of audiovisual equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services, Government, Healthcare, or related field.
• Professional experience working in government or with the public.
• Basic knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Basic knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS).

NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

• Milwaukee, WI, USA