TRAINING CONSULTANT - 80059743

Requisition No: 859955 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: TRAINING CONSULTANT - 80059743

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80059743 

Salary:  $1.704.34 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are Honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We Value the Service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:  North Region Probation & Community Intervention Office,14107 NW US Hwy 441, Ste. 200, Alachua, FL  32615

CONTACT PERSON:   Jill Wells, North Region Manager, 352-258-4838, jiil.wells@fldjj.gov 

STARTING SALARY: $1,704.34 Bi-weekly (In accordance with the current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into this position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the currently rate, whichever is higher.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providestrainings as approved by Regional Director and requested by the Chief Probation Officer as qualified for which may include the following but is not limited to: Human Trafficking Staff Training (HTST); Suicide Prevention; Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (DRAI); Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid, Protective Action Response (PAR) or Youth Engagement Model (YEM) direct care trainings. These trainings may be related to Master Instructor, Train the Trainer or subject matter expert trainings provided by the Office of Staff Development & Training (SD&T) or other entities or for adjunct training requirements in order to provide support from the region to the circuits. 

Conducts Community Assessment Tool (CAT) & Youth Empowered Success (YES) Plan trainings with staff as well as with any newly developed risk/needs tools, with staff within the region.   

Facilitates work plans to address circuit needs related to risk assessment related trainings or other trainings needed by the circuit where there is not an identified trainer. Serves as a liaison to Probation Headquarters and the Programming & Technical Assistance Unit. Assists Program Operations Staff to identify training opportunities for providers as needed. Maintains up to date listings of qualified trainers for all areas in each circuit and identifies training needs.

Provides appropriate consultation and assistance to the Region and Circuit management teams in implementing any YES plan or CAT changes according to policy and procedure as well as discussion of issues or items needing attention that may be related to other trainings. Maintains frequently asked questions for the region related to CAT and YES Plans.   

Reviews collateral information if needed to appropriately coach staff related to interviewing youth and families or for administering the CAT or any newly developed tools.  Assists staff with on-site coaching and monitoring in the circuit as requested or if there is an identified need approved by the Regional Director in an effort maintain and enhance fidelity.  

Works with circuit management to identify training needs. Completes a monthly report due by the 5th of every month for the previous month regarding activities and trainings performed. Attends, participates in Regional and Circuit Meetings to share information.  Coordinates planning in consult with Regional Directors.

Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Strong organizational time-management skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of adult learning.

Ability to provide clear and precise directions.

Ability to gather and organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to assess training needs.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to use desktop computers, including the Microsoft (MS) operating system, and the MS office software suite.

Ability to use Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

Ability to travel throughout the state on short notice as needs arrive.

Skill in building interpersonal relationships through training, coaching and mentoring others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be currently employed by the Department of Juvenile Justice.

High School diploma at the time of submission of candidate profile.

A valid driver’s license is required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to organize and interpret DJJ Policies and Procedures.

Working knowledge of Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position may require flexibility in work hours, depending on workload.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility)

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required.  If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire.  Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/Education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restricted are acceptable, provided the driver wars corrective lenses while operation a vehicle.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.