Training and Development Program Manager
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information:
- Oversee the planning, development, and execution of training programs for OJJ staff across all levels and facilities.
- Conduct training needs assessments and align learning strategies with agency goals.
- Supervise training staff and manage statewide training schedules and logistics.
- Develop curriculum and materials for onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and specialized programs.
- Monitor training effectiveness and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, accreditation standards, and agency policies.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support professional development initiatives.
- Manage training budgets, contracts, and reporting requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
- Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Jetson Center for Youth in Baker, Louisiana.
- Appointment Type: Full time, probational.
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 be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources
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 know at that time if 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.
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