Curriculum Manager

Introduction

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the Department of Developmental Services?


The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), has a Curriculum Manager vacancy, in Central Office, Educational Support & Staff Development Division, located in Wallingford, CT.


This position will oversee the development of and execution of training programs under the Educational Support & Staff Development Division. The position will direct and oversee training staff in the research, development of curriculum and implementation of trainings programs for DDS employees as well as Private Provider employees to meet the requirements of the HCBS Waivers, Department of Public Health and the Center for Medicare Services; conduct needs analyses; negotiate and oversee training contracts including the identification and development of training software and databases; preparing statistical evaluation summaries, feasibility study reports, program projections and other reports as needed.


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION: Central Office, Educational Support & Staff Development Division (Wallingford / Hartford)
• SCHEDULE: Full time (40 hours/week), first shift 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• NOTE : Must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency. Will be required to travel between locations throughout the State of Connecticut.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

IN THIS ROLE, DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

OUR MISSION


The mission of DDS is to partner with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.

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Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.
• Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)


In a state agency this class is accountable for directing curriculum development and training related program administration.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and operations of training and staff development programs;
• Performs specialized duties in area of training and staff development;
• Provides consultative services to agency administrators and training staff in developing and conducting needs analysis;
• Develops action plans;
• Develops, reviews and evaluates curriculum and training courses;
• Prepares, reviews and monitors contracts for training services;
• Prepares statistical evaluation summaries, feasibility study reports, program projections and other reports as needed;
• Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• May teach in areas of expertise;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
• principles and techniques of in-service training and staff development;
• educational methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to assess training needs and determine objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE


Seven (7) years of professional employment in in-service training, human resource development or adult education.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE


One (1) year of the General Experience must have had primary responsibility for planning, developing, coordinating or implementing an in-service training or staff development program.
NOTE: Positions at the Police Officer Standards and Training Council require this experience to be in law enforcement training programs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Connecticut Department of Developmental Services or human service field operation/policy/procedure with public and qualified providers, including working collaboratively with other State Agencies, Programs and Qualified Providers.
• Experience with curriculum development for adult learners, including designing and adapting curriculum for webinar, e-learning, classroom and blended formats.
• Experience creating e-learning with course authoring tools/software, including Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Camtasia, Snagit, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, Captivate, and Lectora.
• Experience creating classes, courses, managing records and creating reports in a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with Learning Management Software such as SABA, OFL, Blackboard, Therap, and CANVAS, including tracking and recording data, uploading e-learning, launching classes, and ensuring proper operation in the LMS.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, disseminating, and producing reports on large amounts of information/data, including statistical evaluation summaries, feasibility study reports, program projections, and compliance data.
• Experience monitoring and providing quality assurance to supported staff for accuracy and compliance, including responding to stakeholder requests for compliance data and information.
• Experience with verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders, including providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Experience with Microsoft 365/Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Word, and advanced functionalities of Excel, as well as learning proprietary systems.
• Experience developing technical and training materials, including system user guides, quick reference guides, and specialized courses for webinars utilizing platform tools.
• Experience leading diverse work groups to accomplish specific objectives, performing specialized duties around training and staff development, providing consultative services to agency administrators and training staff in developing and conducting needs analysis, and developing action plans and goals.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively, including problem solving and independently researching and finding solutions to complex situations.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating curriculum, training courses, and applying emerging learning trends such as gamification, virtual reality, and xAPI.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.