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SalaryWe are pleased to announce that the Statewide Programs Unit within the Court Services Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office is looking for a skilled Training & Development Specialist for the state Treatment Court program. The Training & Development Specialist will assess needs, develop content, deliver, and evaluate court training and educational activities for 70+ Treatment Courts in Minnesota.
Example of Duties
The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform.
- Create an annual training plan for Treatment Courts, specific to roles and type of treatment court.
- Design and develop curricula for all statewide treatment court education and training needs, including identifying audience, goals, learning needs and methods.
- Facilitate trainings and meetings in virtual, in-person and hybrid formats to internal and external audiences.
- Review, revise, and update training materials at least once per biennium.
- Curate presenters and plan the biennial statewide Treatment Court Conference.
Typical Qualifications
Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, behavioral science, public, business, information technology, court administration, or related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in teaching, training and/or educating professional audiences.
- Knowledge of the basic principles of adult education, training, and employee development
- Knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws, and legal factors pertaining to the court.
- Ability to apply and provide content matter expertise to training initiatives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to collaborate with external and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to assess, recommend, and implement various training policies and procedures, and initiate program improvements.
- Ability to teach and create learning opportunities.
- Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Familiarity with best practices for Treatment Courts, including standards set by All Rise (The National Association of Drug Court Professionals).
- Thorough knowledge and application of the theory, principles, and practices of curriculum development and adult learning needs.
- 3-5 years of experience in employee training and adult education in a judicial or legal environment.
The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $29.74-37.90 per hour ($62,097-79,135 annually). The full salary range for this position is $29.74-46.05 per hour ($62,097-96,152 annually). This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.
Employee Benefits
The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. The employee-paid premium for a full-time employee with single coverage is only $39.66/month for the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan (Download PDF reader) and $13.48/month for the Dental Plan. Click here to learn more about the benefits we offer.
Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.
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Position Logistics
This full-time position is classified as Training and Development Specialist. The position will typically work normal business hours Monday through Friday, with occasional hours outside normal business required. This work will be conducted in a hybrid environment with 3-4 days per month in person at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Additionally, business travel is required 6-8 times per year.
To Apply: Visit www.mncourts.gov/careers. Complete and submit your online application with cover letter and resume attached by April 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.
Interview Dates
First round interviews will be on April 15, 2024, in-person at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul. If needed, second round Interviews will be virtually the week of April 22. The expected start date is May 15.
Why Work for Us?
Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.
We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.
It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, nicole.zappa@courts.state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
