TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

at Louisiana Department of State Civil Service in Monroe, Louisiana, United States Job Description

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

Salary $4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly Location Monroe, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 403SCY-217659-GOL Department Office of Juvenile Justice Opening Date 02/13/2026 Closing Date 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Office of Juvenile Justice Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe 4701 South Grand St., Monroe, Louisiana 71202 ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Training and Development Program Manager to lead statewide staff development initiatives. This leadership role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that support the agency's mission of youth rehabilitation and public safety. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in instructional design, workforce development, and organizational leadership, along with a deep understanding of juvenile justice operations. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services; OR An advanced degree in education, instructional design, business or public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior or human resources plus two years of experience in planning, developing, delivering, or evaluating training programs or academic instruction; human resources, or social services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Programmatic + Assess immediate and long-term training needs through surveys, policy reviews, and data analysis. + Partner with HR and agency leadership to design and implement training programs that support workforce retention and diversity. + Develop technical presentations and communications using modern technology and best practices. + Collect and analyze training data, maintain records, and report on program effectiveness statewide. + Collaborate with Facility Directors and Regional Managers to identify staff training needs and deploy tailored modules. + Provide consultation and technical assistance in program areas of responsibility. + Training + Create and review training curricula to ensure compliance with court mandates, ACA standards, PREA standards, and other regulatory requirements. + Conduct training for facility and regional trainers, ensuring curriculum updates are understood and applied. + Initiate workshops and programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and institutional awareness. + Support leadership development initiatives to recruit, train, and retain underrepresented individuals, with emphasis on minorities and women in leadership roles. + Design and implement diversity-focused programs and audit tools to measure progress. + Perform other duties as assigned to support agency training and development goals. Position-Specific Details

Work Location:

This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type:

Full time, probational The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 © (legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=79264)

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not beaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide . If you are contacted for an interview, please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found atcivilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agen To view full details and how to apply, or