Instructional Training Designer

Full Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Compliance, Bureau of Organizational Workforce Development is seeking an Instructional Training Designer to join our team!

The Instructional Training Designer creates, develops and manages the agency’s in-house employee training based on information received through surveys and consultations. This position collaborates with stakeholders to create engaging training sessions to meet agency strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Designs and develops training materials, curriculum and resources for in-person and virtual learning
• Identifies training needs through surveys, consultations and stakeholder input
• Creates and evaluates effectiveness of training meeting goals and objectives
• Oversees Workday Learning assignments, registration and reporting
• Assists in the development and coordination of mentorship and Leading through Engagement, Activities and Discovery (LEAD)
• Manages the agency training calendar and all logistics

What We’re Looking For

• Strong instructional design and training development skills
• Experience evaluating training objectives and using feedback to improve learning
• Comfort in Workday Learning or similar learning management systems
• Ability to create partnerships and collaborate with all stakeholders
• Preference will be given to those with experience in Articulate Rise 360 and Canva

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Help connect Iowans to vital health and human services.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable and flexible Monday – Friday schedule.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to training and development programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply.

Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Four years of full-time work experience in professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation, or counseling within an educational setting; professional human resources administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices, or labor relations; or a technical program area utilized by the employing agency.

2) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.

3) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes three years of full-time work as described in number one.
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Additional Information

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Chauffeurs License and endorsements AA.