<p>Requisition No: 849278</p> <p>Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities</p> <p>Working Title: OPS ICONNECT TRAINER - 67961001</p> <p>Pay Plan: Temp</p> <p>Position Number: 67961001</p> <p>Salary: $22.00 Hourly</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2025</p> <p>Total Compensation Estimator Tool</p> <p>AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES</p> <p>POSITION: iConnect Trainer - Other Personal Services (OPS)</p> <p>POSITION NUMBER: 67961001</p> <p>OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY</p> <p>This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the APD office in the area it serves.</p> <p>The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida</p> <p>Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>Annual and Sick Leave benefits. </li><li>Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. </li><li>State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. </li><li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com). </li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts. </li><li>Tuition waivers. </li><li>And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. </li><li>Paid Maternity and Parental Leave. </li></ul> <p>The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics.</p> <p>This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission.</p> <ul> <li>Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and "see resume" will not be considered an acceptable response. </li></ul> <p>SALARY RANGE</p> <p>$22.00 Hourly</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing and/or seeking opportunities for professional development. The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same. The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating, and exercises good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics.</p> <p>This is a professional position responsible for all activities associated with the training of APD provider applicants, training existing providers for the iBudget Developmental Disabilities Home and Community- Based Waiver program and APD employees. This position will require travel to community locations throughout the identified Region to conduct training.</p> <p>The Work You Will Do</p> <p>Conduct training needs assessment by collecting information on end user skillsets. Plan, prepare, and research lessons to provide training sessions for internal subject matter experts and liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design. Partner with internal and external stakeholders regarding iConnect training needs. Identify internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.</p> <p>Organize, develop, or source training programs to meet specific iConnect training needs. Develop iConnect training aids such as manuals, handbooks, and visual aids to map out training plans for new software deployment. Preparing lesson plans, course outlines, schedules, agendas, and assignments. Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, and on-the-job coaching. Apply new technologies to deliver courses and improve the learning experience for users (e.g., distance learning, interactive</p> <p>self-paced courses, blended training). Will present iConnect training programs using recognized training techniques and tools. Handle logistics for training activities including venues and equipment.</p> <p>Design and apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness. Track and report on training outcomes. Provide feedback to program participants and management. Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology.</p> <p>Keep current on training design and methodology.</p> <p>Works on special projects and other assignments and/or performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Valid Driver's License or other efficient means of transportation and willing to travel to different locations throughout the Region for work purposes </li><li>Must have teaching or training experience </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Training methodologies. </li><li>Learning management systems. </li><li>Competency assessments. </li><li>Instructional design principles and adult learning theories. </li><li>And proficient use of Microsoft applications and other required computer software applications. </li><li>And proficiency in using training development tools and technologies. </li></ul> <p>Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Work independently. </li><li>Be a team player. </li><li>Coach individuals. </li><li>Train individuals and large groups of people. </li></ul> <p>Demonstrate Skills in:</p> <ul> <li>Leadership and team management. </li><li>Training program development. </li><li>Planning and organization. </li><li>Communication. </li><li>Data gathering and analysis. </li><li>Problem analysis and problem solving. </li><li>Judgement. </li><li>Instruction or training. </li><li>Presenting and facilitating training/meetings. </li><li>Interpersonal relations. </li><li>Public speaking. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Profile Completion</p> <p>To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.</p> <p>Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.</p> <p>Retiree Notice</p> <p>If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.</p> <p>Direct Deposit Program</p> <p>As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.</p> <p>Background Screening Requirement</p> <p>It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.</p> <p>No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.</p> <p>Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.</p> <p>APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E- Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).</p> <p>All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at 1-877-562-7287.</p> <p>Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.</p> <p>The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32502</p>